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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Brake Pads/Shoes 
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 shoe minimum thickness 3.75 mm (0.14 inch)
Brake Disc/Drum 
Front brake disc minimum thickness 24.75 mm (0.97 inch)
Rear brake disc minimum thickness 12.8 mm (0.504 inch)
Minimum thickness to machine front brake disc 25.35 mm (0.99 inch)
Minimum thickness to machine rear brake disc 13.4 mm (0.528 inch)
Brake drum maximum diameter Molded into the brake drum
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 ESE-M1C171-A
Brake Parts Cleaner PM-4 -