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Brake Grease Specifications
The following tables are from the -_Arvin Meritor - Maintenance Manual 4M - ADB Series Air Disk Brakes - Revised 04/05
Table G: Air Disk Brake (1540, 1560, 1760) Grease Specifications
| Component | Meritor Specification | NLGI Grade | Grease Description | Outside Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caliper 1 | O-616-A | 1 | Clay Base | Down to –40°F (–40°C) |
| O-645 | 2 | Synthetic Oil, Clay Base | Down to –65°F (–54°C) | |
| Slide Pin Retainers | O-637 2 | 1-1/2 | Calcium Base | Refer to the grease manufacturer’s specifications for the temperature service limits. |
| O-641 | — | Anti-Seize | See Above | |
| Camshaft Splines | Any of Above | See Above | See Above | See Above |
| 1 The grease used inside the caliper must be non-melting and also allow correct brake function at cold temperatures listed. | ||||
| 2 Do not mix O-637 calcium-base, corrosion-control grease with other greases. | ||||
Table H: Conventional Automatic Slack Adjuster Grease Specifications
| Component | Meritor Specification | NLGI Grade | Grease Type | Outside Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Slack Adjuster | O-616-A | 1 | Clay Base | Down to –40°F (–40°C) |
| O-692 | 1 and 2 | Lithium Base | Down to –40°F (–40°C) | |
| O-645 | 2 | Synthetic Oil, Clay Base | Down to –65°F (–54°C) | |
| Clevis Pins | Any of Above | See Above | See Above | See Above |
| O-637 | 1-1/2 | Calcium Base | Refer to the grease manufacturer’s specifications for the temperature service limits. | |
| O-641 | — | Anti-Seize |
Operating Temperatures
| Down to -40°F (-40°C) | Down to -65°F (-54°C) |
|---|---|
| Clay-Base Greases | Synthetic Greases |
| Meritor Spec O-616-A (Part Number A-1779-W-283) | Meritor Spec O-645 (Part Number 2297-X-4574) |
| Shell Darina Number 1 | Mobilgrease 28 (Military) |
| Texaco Thermatex EP-1 (Discontinued) | Mobiltemp SHC 32 (Industrial) |
| Texaco Hytherm EP-1 (Discontinued) | Tribolube-12 Grade 1 |
| Aralub 3837 |
