Section 38 (Front Disc Brake System -- F250-F550 Super Duty): Specifications
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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification | Fill Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-1-C (US); CPM-1-C (Canada) |
WSS-M6C62-A or WSS-M6C65-A1 | 1700 to 2025 ml (3.59 to 4.27 pt)(1) | ||
| High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant XL-2 |
ESE-M12A4-A | - | ||
| Metal Brake Parts Cleaner PM-4-A or PM-4-B (US); CPM-4 (Canada) |
- | - | ||
| Penetrating and Lock Lubricant (US); Penetrating Fluid (Canada) XL-1 (US); CXC-51-A (Canada) |
- | - | ||
| Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound XG-3-A |
ESE-M1C171-A | - | ||
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brake Disc | |
| F250, F350 front brake disc minimum thickness | 36.4 mm (1.433 in) |
| F450, F550 front brake disc minimum thickness | 37.4 mm (1.472 in) |
| Brake Pads | |
| Brake pad maximum taper wear (in any direction) | 3.0 mm (0.118 in) |
| Brake pad minimum thickness | 3.0 mm (0.118 in) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake caliper flow bolt | 48 | 35 | - |
| Brake disc shield screws | 11 | - | 97 |
| Brake flexible hose lower bracket bolt | 15 | - | 133 |
| Brake flexible hose upper bracket bolt | 30 | 22 | - |
| Brake tube fitting-to-brake hose | 20 | - | 177 |
| F250, F350 brake caliper anchor plate bolts | 225 | 166 | - |
| F250, F350 brake caliper bolts | 76 | 56 | - |
| F450, F550 brake caliper anchor plate bolts | 400 | 295 | - |
| F450, F550 brake caliper bolts | 63 | 46 | - |
| Wheel hub extender nuts | 176 | 130 | - |