- Pad geometry
- Profile, thickness, contact contour and mounting holes.
- Mating contact
- Counterface material, contact area and required surface finish.
- Movement & load
- Contact pressure requirement, travel, direction and operating cycle.
- Lubrication & temperature
- Lubricant, feed features and actual part temperature.
- Material & acceptance
- Specified alloy and standard, supply condition, drawing revision, quantity, inspection criteria and required records.
- Supply form
- Near-shape casting or plate blank with agreed machining.