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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Thank you for choosing
needs. Pleases take the time to read and carefully follow these instructions to insure the ease of
your installation as well as the proper performance of the complete system.
Before beginning your installation, please verify you have received all the parts indicated on
the packing slip.
To assure your installation will go safely and smoothly, have the following items on hand to
assist you:
REAR DISC BRAKE CONVERSION KIT A125-3
1965-72 GM A-BODY 10 & 12 BOLT AXLES
STAINLESS STEEL BRAKES
JACK & JACK STANDS
LUG WRENCH
TORQUE WRENCH
SOCKET SET
BRAKE CLEANER
CORPORATION for your braking
WRENCH SET
MALLET
TUBE WRENCHES
BRAKE FLUID
GEAR OIL
These kits use the following pads:
SSBC#:
1047
FMSI#:
D-347
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Summary of Contents for SSBC A125-3
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REAR DISC BRAKE CONVERSION KIT A125-3 1965-72 GM A-BODY 10 & 12 BOLT AXLES ___________________________________________________________________ Thank you for choosing STAINLESS STEEL BRAKES CORPORATION for your braking needs. Pleases take the time to read and carefully follow these instructions to insure the ease of your installation as well as the proper performance of the complete system. - Page 2 TIP: BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION, SPRAY ALL FITTINGS & FASTENERS WITH PENETRATING OIL. MOST EARLY CARS (1955-64) WERE EQUIPPED WITH NON “C” CLIP AXLES WHILE MOST LATER CARS (1965-72) WERE EQUIPPED WITH “C” AXLE RETAINERS. DEPENDING ON WHICH TYPE OF AXLE YOU ARE INSTALLING THE KIT ONTO, SOME OF THE INSTALLATION STEPS WILL BE DIFFERENT.
- Page 3 Installation of Caliper Mounting Brackets “C” Clip Axles The caliper mounting brackets are identical. When they are mounted to the end of the axle tube, the top edge should tilt towards the front of the vehicle. Secure the brackets to the ends of the axle using the 3/8” bolts and elastic stop nuts supplied with the kit.
- Page 4 The car must be equipped with a dual bowl master cylinder. If for any reason the car is still equipped with a single bowl master cylinder, contact SSBC or your distributor for the availability of a dual bowl master cylinder.
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Page 5: Final Inspection
cylinder and working your way back around the wheel closest to the master. With bleeder screw open, observe bleeder. At first the fluid will begin to escape with intermittent air bubbles. When the air bubbles stop and a steady flow of fluid is observed for several seconds, close the bleeder valve and move on to the next wheel. - Page 6 frequently to seat the pads. The rear brake pressure can be adjusted by turning the knob on the adjustable proportioning valve. It should be adjusted so the rear brakes do not lock up before the fronts. NOTE: DO NOT USE ANTI-SQUEAK ADHESIVE ON BACKS OF PADS. THIS WILL DEGRADE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CALIPER! DO NOT DRIVE IN TRAFFIC UNTIL THE BRAKES SAFELY STOP THE CAR A SAFE DISTANCE WITHOUT A SPONGY PEDAL FEEL!
- Page 9 This can easily be done by bench bleeding the master cylinder prior to installation. Using the SSBC master cylinder bleeder kit (#0460): 1) Place your master cylinder in a vise by the ears (not body).
- Page 10 5.61 WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES TEMPLATE NO. DO NOT SCALE T-038 DRAWING SSBC STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE CORP.
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