I have a 2019 ram 1500 with 13500 miles and the brakes are squealing like the wear bar on the pads are rubbing the rotors. I had the same issue in Aug with 6000 miles on the truck. The dealer replaced the front pads and rotors because they found pitting. This time they could not replicate the sound and found no pitting, damage or wear. What could cause this and is there a TSB that addresses this issue?
Front Brake Squeal
Excessive moisture, cheap metallic pads, sticking calipers are just a few things that could be causing an issue. No TSB for the front brakes. You did the right thing by taking it back to the dealer that performed the repair. Now they have record of the issue. Continue to drive it like normal and if it begins to occur where you can reproduce the squealing noise take it back again. Suggest that they allow a mechanic to go for a ride with you so you can show them what you are hearing. The driving style of the person inspecting the vehicle for a noise may differ from yours.
Rear Brake Moan or Howl
I did find a TSB (TSB 05-002-19) for the rear brakes. The TSB applies to vehicles built on or before September 24, 2018. The TSB refers to a Moan or Howl from the rear and calls for installing a Moan Brake Kit; Part # 68446866AA. There are new mounting brackets and a u-clamp that are to be installed.
TSB 05-002-19
GROUP: 05 – Brakes
DATE: April 25, 2019
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SUBJECT:
Rear Brake (Moan) Noise
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a rear brake anti-moan kit.
MODELS: 2019(DT) RAM 1500 Pickup
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: NAFTA, EMEA.
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before September 24, 2018 (MDH 0924XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may comment on the following:
- A low frequency moan or howl noise from the rear brakes, primarily in cold/humid conditions, typically on the first brake stop in forward or reverse, after vehicle has been sitting for lengthy
periods of time (cold brakes).
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. 1 Part No. 68446866AA Description: Brake Kit, Moan
NOTE: Rotor and pad replacement is NOT required for the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove and discard
one of the existing caliper bolts at a time from the rear axle brake flange
on one side of the vehicle (fig 1).
Fig. 1
Existing Caliper Bolts
2. Loosely install one of the brackets with the caliper mounting hole on the brake flange on the inboard side using one of the new bolts provided in the kit (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
One Bracket Installed into Position
3. Repeat Step 1 for the second bracket on the same caliper (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3
Both Brackets Installed
4. Loosely fasten the brackets around the axle tube using the U-clamp and nuts provided in the kit to keep the brackets from twisting when tightening to specifications (Fig. 4).
5. Tighten the caliper bracket bolts to 100 N·m (74 ft.lbs)
(Fig. 3).
6. Tighten the U-clamp nuts to 45 N·m (33 ft.lbs)
(Fig. 4).
Fig. 4
Brake Brackets and U-Clamp Installed
7. Repeat Step 1 thru Step 6 for the caliper on the other side of the rear axle.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 05-85-05-9E
Description: Rear Caliper Support Brackets – Install Both Sides (2 – Skilled)
Skill Category: 6 – Electrical and Body Systems
Amount: 0.5 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: ZZ Service Action