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Application

Specification

Metric

English

Brake Drums

  • Drum Diameter New - 15 in

381 mm

15 in

  • Drum Diameter New - 16.5 in

419.10 mm

16.50 in

  • Drum Maximum Allowable Diameter After Refinish - 15 in

383.946 mm

15.1196 in

  • Drum Maximum Allowable Diameter After Refinish - 16.5 in

422.04 mm

16.61996 in

  • Drum Maximum Discard Diameter - 15 in

384.048 mm

15.120 in

  • Drum Maximum Discard Diameter - 16.5 in

422.148 mm

16.620 in

Out-of-Round Maximum Dimension

0.38 mm

0.015 in

Taper or Barrel Shape Maximum Dimension

0.25 mm

0.010 in

U.S. DOT Stroke Limits

80-90 psi (550-620 kPa) Pressure In Air Chamber

Clamp Type Air Chamber

Chamber Type

(Size)

Adjust The Stroke As Short As Possible Without The Brakes Dragging

Desired Free Stroke

(Without Drag)

16

Less Than 1-3/4 in (44.4 mm)

3/8-1/2 in (9.5-12.7 mm)

20

24

Less Than 2 in (50.8 mm)

3/8-5/8 in (9.5-15.9 mm)

30