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Front Disc Brake

Nominal Thickness 1.024 inch
Minimum Thickness 0.974 inch
Minimum safe thickness is shown on each brake disc.
Diameter 11.57 inch
Allowable Runout On Vehicle 0.003 inch Maximum
Finish 0.4 - 3.2 micrometers (16 - 126 Micro-inch)
Thickness Variation 0.00035 inch Maximum
Pad Minimum thickness Above Metal Backing Plate Or Rivets 0.039 inch
Caliper Cylinder Bore Diameter 2.598 inch
Brake Hose Bolt 35 ft. lbs.
Front Disc Brake Caliper Anchor Plate Bolt 76 ft. lbs.
Disc Brake Caliper Bolts 26 ft. lbs.
Fluid Type High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid
High Performance DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Lubricant Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound