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Brake System - General Information: Specifications Ford Explorer IV

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Brake Pads
Minimum brake pad thickness3.0 mm (0.118 in)
Maximum brake pad thickness variation (pad-to-pad)2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Maximum brake pad taper wear (in any direction)3.0 mm (0.118 in)
Brake Disc
Front minimum brake disc thickness28.5 mm (1.12 in)
Minimum thickness to machine front disc29.1 mm (1.15 in)
Rear minimum brake disc thickness11.0 mm (0.43 in)
Minimum thickness to machine rear disc11.6 mm (0.45 in)
Lubricant
High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-1 or PM-1-C (US); CPM-1 or CPM-1-C (Canada)ESA-M6C25-A or WSS-M6C62-A
High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant XL-2 (US); CXG-2-B (Canada)ESE-M12A4-A
Metal Brake Parts Cleaner PM-4-A or PM-4-B (US); CPM-4 (Canada)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Master cylinder brake tube fittings18
Front caliper bleeder screws10
Rear caliper bleeder screws22

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The brake system has the following components

  1. A vacuum-assisted power braking system
  2. A front-to-rear split hydraulic system
  3. Front brake discs use a dual piston brake caliper and disc system
  4. Rear brake discs use a single piston brake caliper and disc system
  5. A mechanical parking brake system that activates a drum-in hat system within the rear brake disc
  6. A 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (4WABS). Refer to «VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS»(ref-270960)
  7. Adjustable pedals
  8. Adjustable pedals with memory
  9. Fixed pedals

This vehicle is equipped with an electronic throttle control. Refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 4.0L SOHC or FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 4.6L (3V) .