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Brake System - General Information: Specifications Ford Escape I

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General Specifications

ItemSpecification
Brake Pedal
Pedal free play mm (in)7.8 -12 (0.3-0.47)
Brake Pads/Shoes
Brake pad minimum thickness3.0 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 thickness1.0 mm (0.03 inch)
Brake Disc/Drum
Brake disc minimum thickness22.0 mm (0.86 inch)
Brake disc minimum thickness to machine22.6 mm (0.88 inch)
Brake drum maximum inside diameter230.1 mm (9.05 inch)
Lubricant
High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-1 (Canada CXC-31)ESA-M6C25-A (United States and Canada only)
High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant XL-2 (Canada CXG-2-B)ESE-M12A4-A
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound XG-3ESE-M1C171-A
Brake Parts Cleaner PM-4

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Torque Specifications

DescriptionNm
Brake line master cylinder fittings15
Disc brake caliper bleeder screws16
Wheel cylinder bleeder screws8

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

This article is an overview of the complete brake system.

For more information on rear brake operation, refer to DESCRIPTION & OPERATION .

For more information on front disc brake operation, refer to DESCRIPTION & OPERATION .

For more information on parking brake operation, refer to DISC & DRUM .

For more information on hydraulic brake actuation, refer to DISC & DRUM .

For more information on power brake actuation, refer to DISC & DRUM .

For more information on the anti-lock brake system, refer to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL .

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Scheme 47: Special Tool(s)