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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS R1 REAR CONVERSION KIT INSTRUCTION FOR ASSEMBLY OF JEEP CJ SERIES W/AMC 20 REAR AXLES, 5 x 5-1/2" BOLT CIRCLE WITH A130-4 FULL FLOATING AXLE OR A130-5 (1 PIECE AXLE) _____________________________________________________________________ Thank you for choosing STAINLESS STEEL BRAKES CORPORATION for your braking needs.
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AND THOROUGHLY READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL TO ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL OF THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE INSTALL! IF YOU FIND YOU ARE MISSING ITEMS, PLEASE CONTACT SSBC IMMEDIATELY, REGARDLESS OF WHAT DEALER YOU PURCHASED THIS KIT FROM.
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TIP: BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION, TURN ALL FITTINGS & FASTENERS WITH PENETRATING OIL. Drum Brake Removal Raise the car until the tires and wheels clear the floor and support the car on jack stands. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies from the drum. Remove the brake drums from the axle.
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(special) cables. Master cylinder/proportioning valve: An adjustable proportioning valve is available from SSBC as an extra cost option. If installed it must be located in the brake line leading to the rear. Our road tests indicate the valve is not normally required.
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Proportioning valve, (this allows full pressure to rear calipers) optional The factory installed fixed proportioning valve is part of the distribution block, typically located below the master cylinder. Our road test show that it is not necessary but will help in situations that require heavy breaking (big tires, trailering, steep grades). Unscrew hex plug (it has a rubber center).
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This is best accomplished under the dash on standard brake cars and between the booster and the master cylinder on power brake cars. FINAL INSPECTION Once a hard pedal is achieved, all fittings and connections must be inspected to make sure there are no leaks.
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View of axle housing with the axle and brakes Install the bearing seal supplied with your new removed. axles in the axle housing. Install the spacer ring supplied with your new The base caliper mounting bracket must be axles into the axle housing. installed between the retainer plate and the bearing.
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Insall the supplied 7/16” bolts in the bracket. Slide one of the supplied tube spacers over Slide the axle back in the housing and secure each one of the 7/16” bolts. with the supplied 3/8” bolts and nylon lock nuts. Torque to 50 ft/lbs. Be sure to check the axle end play as per the instructions supplied with the axles.
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Slide the caliper over the rotor and secure Rear view of the completed assembly. with the provided slider bolts. Torque to 50 ft/lbs. A130-4 & 5 Revision 2...
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