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Brake System General Specifications

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BRAKE SYSTEM GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Brake Pads 
Brake pad minimum thickness 3.0 mm (0.118 inch)
Brake pad maximum thickness variation (pad-to-pad) 2.0 mm (0.079 inch)
Brake pad maximum taper wear (in any direction) 3.0 mm (0.118 inch)
Brake Disc 
Front brake disc minimum thickness (E-150) 29.2 mm (1.14 inch)
Rear brake disc minimum thickness (E-150) 20.4 mm (0.8 inch)
Minimum thickness to machine front brake disc (E-150) 29.8 mm (1.17 inch)
Minimum thickness to machine rear brake disc (E-150) 21.0 mm (0.82 inch)
Front brake disc minimum thickness (E-250, E-350) 28.0 mm (1.1 inch)
Rear brake disc minimum thickness (E-250, E-350) 28.0 mm (1.1 inch)
Minimum thickness to machine front brake disc (E-250, E-350) 28.6 mm (1.12 inch)
Minimum thickness to machine rear brake disc (E-250, E-350) 28.6 mm (1.12 inch)
Front brake disc minimum thickness (E-450) 28.0 mm (1.1 inch)
Rear brake disc minimum thickness (E-450) 36.3 mm (1.42 inch)
Minimum thickness to machine front brake disc (E-450) 28.6 mm (1.12 inch)
Minimum thickness to machine rear brake disc (E-450) 36.9 mm (1.45 inch)
Lubricant 
High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-1 (Canada CPM-1) ESA-M6C25-A
High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant XL-2 (Canada CXG-2-B) ESE-M12A4-A
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound XG-3-A ESE-M1C171-A
Brake Parts Cleaner PM-4 -