Drum Brake Component Specifications

2019 Chevrolet Tahoe LS, 4WD, Gas/EthanolSECTION Drum Brake Component Specifications
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Application Specification
Metric English
Brake Drum Diameter - Discard 231.0 mm 9.094 in
Brake Drum Diameter - New 230.0 mm 9.055 in
Brake Drum Maximum Allowable Radial Runout 0.04 mm 0.002 in
Brake Drum Maximum Allowable Scoring 0.50 mm 0.02 in
Brake Drum Maximum Diameter After Refinish 230.75 mm 9.085 in
Brake Shoe Lining Minimum Thickness 1.40 mm 0.055 in
Brake Shoe Lining Thickness - New 5.00 mm 0.197 in
Brake Shoe Lining-to-Drum Clearance 0.40-0.90 mm 0.016-0.035 in
RENDER: 1.0x

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