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Chassis reference

Factory passenger-car Bendix Duo-Servo brake dimensions

brakes · factory

Reference Details

Availability
factory
Front
11 x 2.50-inch composite drum; 10.64 x 2.50 x 0.187-inch front-shoe lining; 11.96 x 2.50 x 0.250-inch rear-shoe lining; 1.094-inch wheel-cylinder bore
Notes
The January 15, 1960 factory AMA revision specifies 190.76 square inches effective area, 225.60 square inches gross lining area, 56 percent front effectiveness, riveted molded-asbestos linings, a 1-inch master-cylinder bore, 6.50 inches available pedal travel, approximately 680 psi line pressure at a 100-pound pedal load, 0.010-inch shoe clearance, and vacuum-assisted power brakes for passenger cars.
Rear
11 x 2.50-inch composite drum; 10.64 x 2.50 x 0.187-inch front-shoe lining; 11.96 x 2.50 x 0.250-inch rear-shoe lining; 0.94-inch wheel-cylinder bore
Type
brakes

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