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See Figure 4 to help you identify which type of rotor is used
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FIGURE 4 - ROTOR IDENTIFICATION
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FIGURE 5 - ELECTRONIC WEAR INDICATOR COMPONENTS
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FIGURE 6 - CROSS-SECTION VIEW SHOWING BRAKE
OPERATION
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