Noise From The Rear When Backing Up

SOURCE:
Honda Service News August 2004

TITLE:
Noise From the Rear When Backing Up

APPLIES TO: 2003-04 Element

SERVICE TIP:
Got a 2003-04 Element in your shop that pops, snaps, groans, or clicks from the rear when backing up? The problem could be the parking brake cable needs stretching.

The parking brake in a 2003-04 Element is adjusted on the tight side to allow for normal cable stretch that happens after about 15 to 20 times of use. If
your customer doesn't use the parking brake, the cable never stretches to its proper length. This can cause the shoes to drag and make noise when the vehicle backs up.

To fix this problem, do this:

1. Set and release the parking brake about 15 to 20 times to stretch the cable.

2. Test-drive the vehicle in reverse.

- If the noise is gone, return the vehicle to your customer.

- If the noise is still there, refer to section 19 of the 200304 Element S/M, and adjust the parking brake. (On ISIS, use the keyword PARK BRAKE, then select Parking Brake Check and Adjustment from the list.)