User's Manual
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5.1 AIR DISC BRAKE SHIELD KIT
CAUTION: Follow all safe maintenance
practices, including those listed on page two of
this document. Park the vehicle (by other means
than the foundation brakes) on level ground and
chock the wheels.
Note: Most torque plates manufactured after January 1,
2007 have the required torque plate tabs to permit these
shields to be mounted.
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Note: The installation of air disc brake shields does not
eliminate the need for periodic maintenance and inspection
of the air disc brake and entire wheel end for damage and/
or wear. In addition, the truck and trailer manufacturer’s
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disc brakes should be consulted before either installing or
removing air disc brake shields from a wheel end(s).










