Brake Disc Machining: Material

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Material
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION - BRAKE DISC MACHINING

Item Specification
High Temperature Nickel Anti-Sieze Lubricant XL-2 (Canada CXG-2-B) ESE-M12A4-A
Brake Parts Cleaner PM-4 -
CAUTION: Do not use a bench lathe to machine the brake discs.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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