{"id":59066,"date":"2020-01-10T08:20:38","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T16:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=59066"},"modified":"2026-02-12T09:03:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T17:03:34","slug":"2019-ram-1500-rear-brake-moan-tsb-05-002-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2020\/01\/2019-ram-1500-rear-brake-moan-tsb-05-002-19","title":{"rendered":"2019 Ram 1500 Rear Brake Moan TSB 05-002-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2019-ram-1500.jpg\" alt=\"2019 Ram 1500\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2019-ram-1500.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2019-ram-1500-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I have a 2019 ram 1500 with 13500 miles and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/brakes.html\">brakes<\/a> 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?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><!-- In-Article --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5950293074584657\" data-ad-slot=\"3814845838\"><\/ins> <script><br \/>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<br \/>\n<\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Front Brake Squeal<\/h4>\n<p>Excessive moisture, cheap metallic pads, sticking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/brake-caliper.html\">calipers<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<h3>Rear Brake Moan or Howl<\/h3>\n<p>I did find a TSB (TSB 05-002-19) for the rear brakes.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 There are new mounting brackets and a u-clamp that are to be installed.<\/p>\n<h3>TSB 05-002-19<\/h3>\n<p>GROUP: 05 &#8211; Brakes<br \/>\nDATE: April 25, 2019<br \/>\n<em>This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or<\/em><br \/>\n<em>transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of FCA US LLC.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>SUBJECT:<\/strong><br \/>\nRear Brake (Moan) Noise<\/p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis bulletin involves installing a rear brake anti-moan kit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MODELS:<\/strong> 2019(DT) RAM 1500 Pickup<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets\/countries: NAFTA, EMEA.<br \/>\n<strong>NOTE:<\/strong> This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before September 24, 2018 (MDH 0924XX).<\/p>\n<h6><strong>SYMPTOM\/CONDITION:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>The customer may comment on the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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<br \/>\nperiods of time (cold brakes).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DIAGNOSIS:<\/strong><br \/>\nIf the customer describes the symptom\/condition listed above, perform the Repair Procedure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PARTS REQUIRED:<\/strong><br \/>\nQty. 1 Part No. 68446866AA Description: Brake Kit, Moan<br \/>\nNOTE: Rotor and pad replacement is NOT required for the Repair Procedure.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>REPAIR PROCEDURE:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>1. Remove and discard<br \/>\none of the existing caliper bolts at a time from the rear axle brake flange<br \/>\non one side of the vehicle (fig 1).<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59076\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2019-ram-1500-tsb-05-002-19-fig-1.gif\" alt=\"2019-ram-1500-tsb-05-002-19-fig-1\" width=\"447\" height=\"449\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Fig. 1<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Existing Caliper Bolts<\/em><\/p>\n<p>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).<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59077\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2019-ram-1500-tsb-05-002-19-fig-2.gif\" alt=\"2019-ram-1500-tsb-05-002-19-fig-2.gif\" width=\"542\" height=\"401\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Fig. 2<\/em><br \/>\n<em>One Bracket Installed into Position<\/em><\/p>\n<p>3. Repeat Step 1 for the second bracket on the same caliper (Fig. 3).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59078\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2019-ram-1500-tsb-05-002-19-fig-3.gif\" alt=\"2019-ram-1500-tsb-05-002-19-fig-3.gif\" width=\"354\" height=\"453\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Fig. 3<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Both Brackets Installed<\/em><\/p>\n<p>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).<br \/>\n5. Tighten the caliper bracket bolts to 100 N\u00b7m (74 ft.lbs)<br \/>\n(Fig. 3).<br \/>\n6. Tighten the U-clamp nuts to 45 N\u00b7m (33 ft.lbs)<br \/>\n(Fig. 4).<\/p>\n<p><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2019-ram-1500-tsb-05-002-19-fig-4.gif\" alt=\"2019-ram-1500-tsb-05-002-19-fig-4.gif\" width=\"612\" height=\"444\" \/><\/em><br \/>\n<em>Fig. 4<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Brake Brackets and U-Clamp Installed<\/em><\/p>\n<p>7. Repeat Step 1 thru Step 6 for the caliper on the other side of the rear axle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>POLICY:<\/strong><br \/>\nReimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TIME ALLOWANCE:<\/strong><br \/>\nLabor Operation No: 05-85-05-9E<br \/>\nDescription: Rear Caliper Support Brackets &#8211; Install Both Sides (2 &#8211; Skilled)<br \/>\nSkill Category: 6 &#8211; Electrical and Body Systems<br \/>\nAmount: 0.5 Hrs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FAILURE CODE:<\/strong> ZZ Service Action<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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