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Light Duty








Brake Type DSSA

Drum Size 12 X 2.5 in

Brake Cylinder Diameter [1] 1.0 in

Lining Thickness (Primary) 0.203 in

Lining Thickness (Secondary) 0.266 in

Lining Length (Primary) 11.06 in

Lining Length (Secondary) 12.60 in

Area Per Brake (Primary) 27.65 in

Area Per Brake (Secondary) 31.50 in

Total Area Per Brake 59.15 sq. in

Total Area Per Axle 118.30 sq. in

Swept Area per Axle 118.50 sq. in

[1] - Max. Allowable hone 0.003 in.

NOTE: The brake drum must be replaced if the inside diameter is outside the maximum limit. The maximum diameter is stamped on the outside of the brake drum.