Calculating "m":

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Place straightedge "A" on thrust plate.
Compress set of plates including pressure plate in direction of arrows and measure the thickness of plate set with depth gauge "B".

Fig 1: Measuring Thickness Of Plate

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Fig 2: Calculating "m" Example

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Determine size of shims according to table.