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206-04 Rear Disc Brake|Description and Operation > < Brake Caliper
Rear Disc Brake - Specifications Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)

Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives

Item Specification
Silicone Dielectric Compound ESA-M1C171-A
High Performance Super Dot 4 Brake Fluid ESD-M6C57-A
Thread lock and sealer WSK-2G315-A5
Brake caliper slide grease ESA-M1C172-A

Brake Disc Specifications

Rear
mm inches
Brake disc diameter 252 9.90
New brake disc nominal thickness 20 0.79
Worn brake disc discard thickness* 18 0.71
Maximum brake disc thickness variation 0.015 0.0006
Maximum lining thickness before discard 2 0.79
Brake caliper piston diameter 36 1.42

*When the discard thickness has been reached install a new brake disc/brake pads.

Torque Specifications

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Brake caliper anchor plate retaining bolts 120 89
Brake caliper retaining bolts 41 30
Wheel nuts - steel/alloy wheels 128 94
Brake caliper brake hose union 13 10
Brake disc shield retaining bolts 23 17

206-04 Rear Disc Brake|Description and Operation > < Brake Caliper