Last year I took the ZTW in for rear brake squeal. This happened everytime just before it came to a complete stop, about the last 15ft. Took it in and the dealer replaced the shoes under warranty. That was good for a bit but now it's doing it again. Looks like Ford has come up with a better fix so I'll be making another appointment soon.
TSB
06-13-7 REAR BRAKE SQUEAL
Publication Date: June 23, 2006
FORD: 2000-2006 Focus
This article supersedes TSB 05-10-5 to update the service parts and model year coverage.
ISSUE:
Some 2000-2006 Focus vehicles, produced before 01/20/2006 (excluding vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes), may exhibit a squealing noise from the rear drum brakes during stopping.
ACTION:
Replace the rear brake shoes with revised components. Refer to the following service procedure.
NOTE: SOME 2002 AND PRIOR MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY ALSO REQUIRE WHEEL CYLINDER REPLACEMENT IF THE REAR BRAKE SHOES ARE BEING REPLACED WITH THE REVISED COMPONENTS. REFER TO THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Remove both rear brake drums. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 206-02.
Inspect wheel cylinders
If the wheel cylinder housing is bare cast iron then replacement is not required if revised brake shoes are being installed.
If the wheel cylinder housing is plated then replace the wheel cylinders if revised brake shoes are being installed. Refer to WSM, Section 206-02.
Replace brake shoes with revised components. Refer to WSM, Section 206-02.
NOTE: THE REVISED BRAKE SHOES MAY MAKE AN INTERMITTENT SLIGHT SQUEAL NOISE FOR THE FIRST 100 TO 150 BRAKE APPLICATIONS. THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
6S4Z-2200-B Kit Brake Shoe/Lining
6S4Z-2261-AA Wheel Cylinder
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
061307A 2000-2006 Focus: Install Revised Rear Brake Shoes, Includes Time To Inspect Build Date, And Wheel Cylinders (Do Not Use With 2000A, 2001B, 2001B1, 2001B9, 2780B) 1.7 Hrs.
061307B 2000-2006 Focus: Install Revised Rear Brake Shoes, And Wheel Cylinders, Includes Time To Inspect Build Date, Wheel Cylinders, And Bleed The Brake System (Do Not Use With 2000A, 2001B, 2001B1, 2001B9, 2780B) 2.3 Hrs.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
2200 42
TSB
06-13-7 REAR BRAKE SQUEAL
Publication Date: June 23, 2006
FORD: 2000-2006 Focus
This article supersedes TSB 05-10-5 to update the service parts and model year coverage.
ISSUE:
Some 2000-2006 Focus vehicles, produced before 01/20/2006 (excluding vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes), may exhibit a squealing noise from the rear drum brakes during stopping.
ACTION:
Replace the rear brake shoes with revised components. Refer to the following service procedure.
NOTE: SOME 2002 AND PRIOR MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY ALSO REQUIRE WHEEL CYLINDER REPLACEMENT IF THE REAR BRAKE SHOES ARE BEING REPLACED WITH THE REVISED COMPONENTS. REFER TO THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Remove both rear brake drums. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 206-02.
Inspect wheel cylinders
If the wheel cylinder housing is bare cast iron then replacement is not required if revised brake shoes are being installed.
If the wheel cylinder housing is plated then replace the wheel cylinders if revised brake shoes are being installed. Refer to WSM, Section 206-02.
Replace brake shoes with revised components. Refer to WSM, Section 206-02.
NOTE: THE REVISED BRAKE SHOES MAY MAKE AN INTERMITTENT SLIGHT SQUEAL NOISE FOR THE FIRST 100 TO 150 BRAKE APPLICATIONS. THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
6S4Z-2200-B Kit Brake Shoe/Lining
6S4Z-2261-AA Wheel Cylinder
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
061307A 2000-2006 Focus: Install Revised Rear Brake Shoes, Includes Time To Inspect Build Date, And Wheel Cylinders (Do Not Use With 2000A, 2001B, 2001B1, 2001B9, 2780B) 1.7 Hrs.
061307B 2000-2006 Focus: Install Revised Rear Brake Shoes, And Wheel Cylinders, Includes Time To Inspect Build Date, Wheel Cylinders, And Bleed The Brake System (Do Not Use With 2000A, 2001B, 2001B1, 2001B9, 2780B) 2.3 Hrs.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
2200 42
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