Brake Rotor's
Is there a TSB or recall on the groves on the rotor's or is the cause the brake pad's ?? If anybody know's the TSB number or the recall number can you please post for me and other 's . 2004 FX4 Off Road, Thanks in advance .
Vinnie M.
FRONT END SHUDDER/VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/18/2004
Publication Date: December 21, 2004
FORD: 2004-2005 F-150
This article supersedes TSB 04-15-01 to update the vehicle model years.
ISSUE:
Some 2004-2005 F-150 vehicles built before 11/18/2004 may exhibit a shudder/vibration from the front brakes when braking.
ACTION:
Replace the front rotors. Vehicles built prior to 8/20/2003, verify that the rack and pinion is at the latest design level. There will be a green dot on the rack and pinion bar code label. If there is no green dot, it will be necessary to replace the rack and pinion also. Refer to Workshop Manual Sections 206-03 and 211-02.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
5L3Z-1102-AA Rotor (4x2 Light Duty)
5L3Z-1102-BA Rotor (4x2 Heavy Duty)
5L3Z-1125-AA Rotor (4x4 Light Duty)
5L3Z-1125-BA Rotor (4x4 Heavy Duty)
4L3Z-3504-AB Steering Gear (Super Cab/Crew 4x2)
4L3Z-3504-BB Steering Gear (Super Cab/Crew 4x4)
4L3Z-3504-CB Steering Gear (Regular Cab 4x2)
4L3Z-3504-DB Steering Gear (Regular Cab 4x4)
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
042611A 2004-2005 F-150 4x2: Replace Front Rotors, Inspect Rack And Pinion For Green Dot 0.7 Hr.
042611A 2004-2005 F-150 4x4: Replace Front Rotors, Inspect Rack And Pinion For Green Dot 0.6 Hr.
042611B 2004-2005 F-150 4x2: Replace Front Rotors, Inspect And Replace Rack And Pinion 1.7 Hrs.
042611B 2004-2005 F-150 4x4: Replace Front Rotors, Inspect And Replace Rack And Pinion 1.8 Hrs.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
1102 42
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