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206-02 Drum Brake|Description and Operation > < Brake Load Sensor Proportioning Valve Adjustment
Drum Brake - Specifications Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)

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

Drum Brake Specification

mm inches
New brake drum nominal diameter 203 7.99
Worn brake drum discard diameter* 204 8.03
Worn brake lining discard thickness 1 0.039
Brake shoe width 36 1.42
Wheel cylinder bore diameter (wagon with 1.4L and 1.6L engine and manual transaxle) 22.2 0.87
Wheel cylinder bore diameter (3 - door, 4 - door, 5 - door with diesel engine and manual transaxle) 19.05 0.75
Wheel cylinder bore diameter (all except wagon with 1.4L, 1.6L engine and manual transaxle and 3 - door, 4 - door, 5 - door with diesel engine and manual transaxle) 20.64 0.81

* When the discard diameter/thickness has been reached install a new brake drum/brake shoes.

Torque Specifications

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Wheel nuts - steel/alloy wheels 85 63 -
Brake drum and hub assembly retaining nuts 66 49 -
Wheel cylinder retaining bolts 12 9 -
Rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder union 8 - 71
Rear wheel speed sensor retaining bolt 9 - 80

206-02 Drum Brake|Description and Operation > < Brake Load Sensor Proportioning Valve Adjustment