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Brake System - General Information: Specifications Mercury Montego III

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Brake Pads
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 Disc
Front brake disc minimum thickness26.5 mm (1.04 inch)
Rear brake disc minimum thickness10.0 mm (0.394 inch)
Minimum thickness to machine front brake disc27.1 mm (1.07 inch)
Minimum thickness to machine rear brake disc10.6 mm (0.417 inch)
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
Brake Parts Cleaner PM-4

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Brake master cylinder tube fitting18
Front caliper bleeder screw12
Rear caliper bleeder screw10

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The brake system has the following components

  1. a fixed brake pedal
  2. an optional power adjustable brake pedal with memory function
  3. vacuum-assisted power brake booster
  4. digital split hydraulic system
  5. front disc brakes uses a dual piston brake caliper and disc system
  6. rear disc brakes with an integral parking brake, uses a single piston brake caliper and disc system
  7. 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (4WABS). For additional information, refer to «ANTI-LOCK CONTROL»(ref-233026) .