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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFRONT DISC BRAKE CONVERSION KITS

A123-ADS, A123-1ADS, A123-5ADS, A123-58ADS, A123-59ADS

1964 - 72 A-BODY1967 - 69 F-BODY1968 - 74 X-BODY

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Thank you for choosing STAINLESS STEEL BRAKES CORPORATION for your brakingneeds. Please take the time to read and carefully follow these instructions to insure the ease of yourinstallation as well as the proper performance of the complete system.

Before beginning your installation, please verify you have received all the parts indicated onthe packing slip. If you believe anything to be missing or incorrect, please call our Customer ServiceDepartment at 716-759-8666.

To assure your installation will go safely and smoothly, have the following items on hand toassist you:

JACK & JACK STANDS WRENCH SETLUG WRENCH TUBE WRENCHESTORQUE WRENCH MALLETSOCKET SET WHEEL BEARING GREASEBRAKE CLEANER BRAKE FLUID

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IF YOU ARE USING 14” OR 15” WHEELS, PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHEDINSTRUCTIONS FOR MEASURING TIRE CLEARANCE ON YOUR WHEELS ANDTIRES. THIS WILL DETERMINE THE COMPATIBILITY OF YOUR WHEELS BEFOREBEGINNING INSTALLATION.

1) Vehicle Preparationa) Raise the vehicle until the wheels and tires clear the floor; support front of vehicle on

jack stands. Make sure parking brake is engaged. Remove front wheels from vehicle.

2) Steering Arm Removala) The factory spindles and all drum brake hardware will be removed and will not be

reused for this installation. THE FACTORY STEERING ARMS WILL BE REUSED.b) First, separate the steering arm from the outer tie rod by removing the cotter pin and

castle nut. Then place a pickle fork between the steering arm and tie rod and drive with a hammer to separate the two pieces.

c) The steering arm can then be removed from the factory spindle by removing the brake drum and removing the two nuts and bolts that retain the steering arm.

d) Next, inspect the steering arm condition. If any cracks or damage are found, the arm should be replaced. Next, check the size of the holes for the bolts. If the holes are 1/2”, the arms can be reused as is. If the holes are 7/16”, they will need to be drilled to1/2” before they can be reused on the new spindles. SSBC strongly recommends the use of a drill press for this operation.

3) Spindle Removala) Before removing the spindles, it will be necessary to support the lower control arms.

This will prevent the control arms from dropping far enough for the spring to drop out.b) Support the control arm firmly underneath with a floor jack or jackstand. Next, place a

safety chain over the frame rail of the vehicle and connect it to the body of the jack or jackstand (The safety chain is used as an extra safety precaution). With the shock absorber in place and the weight of the vehicle on the control arm, there should be very little movement when the balljoints are separated.

c) Remove the cotter pins from the upper and lower ball joints and remove the castle nuts. Using a pickle fork, separate the ball joints from the spindle and remove the spindle from the vehicle.

4) Installation of Spindles and Steering Armsa) Check the condition of the balljoints. If any damage or excessive wear is found, the

ball joints should be replaced at this time.b) Install the new spindles onto the ball joints and install the castle nuts. Torque the

uppers to 50 ft/lbs and the lowers to 65 ft/lbs. Be sure to install the cotter pins.c) Bolt the steering arms to the lower two (2) holes on the new spindles. Use the 1/2”

bolts and nuts supplied and torque to 75 ft/lbs.d) Reconnect the steering arms to the outer tie rod ends and install the castle nut.

Torque to 35 ft/lbs and install the cotter pins.

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5) Installation of Caliper Mounting Bracketsa) Place the caliper mounting brackets against the spindle with the ears pointing out.

Align the large hole in the bracket with the top hole in the center of the spindle. The brackets should be pointing back towards the firewall.

b) Install the 5/8” x 1” bolt supplied in the upper holec) Align the lower hole in the brakcet with the 1/2” hole in the spindle. Secure with the

1/2” x 2” bolt and nut supplied.d) Torque the upper 5/8” bolt to 100 ft/lbs and torque the 1/2” bolt to 75 ft/lbs.

6) Installation of Rotorsa) Pack the new wheel bearings with hi-temp wheel bearing grease. Place the inner

bearings into the backside of the rotors.b) Using a large socket or a block of wood, tap the new grease seals into the back of the

rotors.c) Slide the rotors into position on the spindles. Next, install the outer wheel bearing,

washer, and spindle nut.d) Torque the spindle nut to 12 ft/lbs while turning the rotor by hand to help seat the

bearings. If necessary, back the nut off no more than 1 flat to align the holes and install the cotter pin.

e) Install the grease cap.

7) Preparation and Installation of calipers a) Prior to installing calipers, connect flex lines to calipers with hollow bolt and (2) copper

washers, one on top and one on the bottom. Don’t tighten bolt until after caliper is mounted.

b) Install new sleeves and bushings, provided, into all four ears of each caliper using silicone grease or non-petroleum type grease for ease of installation.

c) Install inboard brake pad with supplied support spring. Inboard pads must lay flat against piston.

d) Install outboard brake pad in the caliper with the ears of the pad over the ears of thecaliper and the bottom of the pads engaged in the recess of the caliper.

e) Lubricate supplied caliper mounting bolts with silicone grease or other non-petroleum lubricant.

f) Position the caliper assembly over the rotor and line up the holes in the caliper ears withthe holes in the mounting bracket. (Bleeder screws must point up)

g) Install mounting bolts, making sure that the ends of the bolts pass under the retaining ears on the inboard pad. Push bolts through to engage the bushings of the outboardcaliper ears while at the same time threading the bolts into the mounting bracket.Torque bolts to 25-30 ft/lbs.

h) Clinch outboard pad to caliper casting so that the pad remains flush against the casting without clearance or movement. (This will minimize brake squeak).

IF THE PAD DRAGS ON THE HUB OF THE ROTOR,YOU MAY NEED TO CLOSE THE TABS ON THE PADS THAT GO OVER THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF THE CALIPER

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i) Temporarily connect free end of flex lines to the 12 point retainer brackets on the frame and temporarily secure with "horseshoe clip”. Turn steering assembly through a full left toright turn, while noting flex lines, to assure that they do not twist or take a double bend.If incorrect, remove them from the 12 point bracket and re-orient the hose with minimum distortion. Complete permanent connection using a tube wrench.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE THIS PART OF THE INSTALLATION MAY CAUSE BRAKE LOCK-UP IN SERVICE. THE THIN WALL INTERIOR HOSE OF THE FLEX LINE CAN COLLAPSE DURING TURNS AND RESTRICT THE FLUID FROM RELIEVING THE CALIPER BRAKE LINE PRESSURE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED.MAKE SURE ROTOR SPINS FREELY AND THERE ARE NO INTERFERENCES.

8) Power booster (A123-1, A123-4)a) Remove original master cylinder and save clevis and associated hardware.b) If kit has been ordered with power brake option, line up booster to determine which bolts

require removal to allow attachment to fire wall. Remove four bolts and install booster (do not tighten fasteners at this time). Assemble jam nuts and clevis onto booster input shaft before final tightening.

c) Align holes of clevis with lower hole in brake pedal arm. Adjust clevis to allow 1/8" endplay and assure that stop light switch is still in adjustment.

d) The most convenient vacuum source for the booster is the engine intake manifold. Theminimum vacuum developed by the engine, at idle, should be no less than 18"hg. In addition, the rubber hose between the intake manifold and the booster must be rated for vacuum service and have an outside diameter of no less than 11/32”

e) An extension rod is supplied for those vehicles that need longer pushrods. (3/8-24 thread).

9) Master cylindera) Always bench bleed master cylinder before installing in car and refer to the separate

"Master Cylinder Installation Instructions."b) If new brake lines are required for proper connections, use only approved steel

"Budyweld" or stainless steel. Pre-flared lengths of "Bundyweld" are supplied in the kit with the most common fittings used with 1967-74 GM vehicles.

c) An adjustable proportioning valve, necessary for front to rear brake balancing, is also included in the kit. The prop. valve should be installed in the rear brake line, after the stock distribution block. Turning the knob in the "decrease" direction will reduce line pressure to the rear drum brakes and prevent premature rear brake "lock-up".

REFER TO THE PROPORTIONING VALVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER ADJUSTMENT AND INSTALLATION.

d) The rear line uses the smaller reservoir on the master cylinder and is usually located closest to the firewall. “In” towards the master cylinder, “out” towards rear line.

e) The longer line is installed between the front master cylinder port and the original distribution block port that serves the front brakes.

f) Because there are a great number of line routings and distribution block locations for the various GM car models and years that accept this kit, it is likely that there may bemore line length than required for the perfect installation. Any additional line length


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may be bent into a loop to fit or shortened by cutting and re-flaring the line.

10) Brake fluid and bleeding the systema) After completing all hydraulic connections, install new brake fluid (at master cylinder

reservoir). Remove the master cylinder and bench bleed the master cylinder. Pump brake pedal several times to initially fill the system and advance the caliper pistons to their working position.

WHEN BLEEDING THE SYSTEM, PUMP FLUID SLOWLY INTO THE NEW SYSTEM. IF FLUID “FOAMS”, IT WILL TAKE A LOT OF FLUID TO BLEED THE BRAKES. SOFT PEDAL IS A RESULT OF POOR BLEEDING. TAKE YOUR TIME!

10A) Bleeding the systema) When pressure bleeding is employed the correct pressure setting is 10-15 psi. (max.)

for the bleeder tank.b) If power brakes are fitted, the engine should not be running and the vacuum reserve

should be reduced to zero by pumping the brake pedal or pulling the booster vacuumhose.

c) Tapping the caliper with a rawhide mallet, before fluid is flowing, may assist in obtaining a better bleed job.

d) Brake bleeding can be simplified by assuring that there are no line restrictions, by using the gravity bleed approach as follows:1) Leave all bleeder screws open when installing calipers.2) Fill master cylinder reservoir, do not pressurize master cylinder or pump brake

pedal; instead observe bleeder ports until brake fluid flows out; then shut bleeder valves.

3) No further procedure is required if brake pedal is hard after shutting off all bleeder valves. Make sure that the master cylinder is "topped-off."

e) With bleeders closed and system bled, a hard pedal should be experienced so that at full application and with the engine running, the toe of your left foot can still be placedbetween the bottom of the pedal and the floor.1) In addition there should be brake pedal end-play of 3/4 to 1" inch (from full

release until initial braking action takes place).2) Power brake cars will experience a "drop-off" of the pedal when the engine is

started. This is a normal condition, and signifies that the booster is working correctly.

DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL THE BRAKES STOP THE CAR SAFELY, INITIAL BRAKING TESTS SHOULD BE DONE IN A SAFE OPEN AREA! LOOK FOR LEAKS AND INTERFERENCES!

f) If brake pedal "end-play" is excessive, adjust push-rod between the brake pedal and booster (to lengthen) in 1/4 turn increments until 1" of "end-play" is achieved.

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11) Final inspectiona) Reinstall wheel and tire assemblies and spin the wheels by hand to be sure they spin

freely.b) Recheck all mechanical and hydraulic connections, look for brake fluid leaks, recheck

brake pedal operation.c) Lower vehicle to ground and test braking system for proper operation in a safe area

before driving on public highways.

DO NOT DRIVE IN TRAFFIC UNTIL THE BRAKES SAFELY STOP THE CAR A SAFE DISTANCEWITHOUT A SPONGY PEDAL FEEL!

BRAKING TESTS SHOULD ALWAYS BE DONE IN A SAFE OPEN AREA!

TECH LINE -- If technical help is required, please call 716-759-8666.

NOW ENJOY TRUE PERFORMANCE BRAKING!!


INSTALLATION PHOTOS

SSBC 2” drop spindles supplied with kit Install the caliper mounting bracket and secure withsupplied 5/8” x 1” and 1/2” x 2” bolts

Install the greased inner bearing into the back of the rotor Install the grease seal into the back of the rotor

Slide the rotor into place on the spindle, followed by theouter bearing, washer, & nut. After torquing the nut,install the cotter pin

Slide the caliper into position over the rotor and installthe slider bolts. Torque to 25 ft/lbs. Spin the rotor byhand to be sure rotor spins freely


INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEASURING TIRE CLEARANCE

A-BODY CARS CHEVELLE, CUTLASS, LEMANS, SKYLARK

A) On these vehicles, the steering arm and outertie rod end will be inline with the outer lip of thewheel when running 14” or 15” wheels. Toinsure there will be no interference, measurethe depth of the wheels as shown in photo #1.

B) Lay a straight edge across the back lip of thewheel (not the tire face). Measure from thehub face of the wheel to the straight edge.This dimension must not exceed 41/2”. If thisdimension is only slightly larger than 41/2” it maybe possible to use a wheel spacer to move thewheel out. Otherwise a different wheel will benecessary.

F-BODY & X-BODY CARS CAMARO, FIREBIRD, NOVA

A) On these vehicles, the steering arm and outertie rod end will be inline with the sidewall of thetire when running 14” or 15” wheels. To insurethere will be no interference, measure the depthof the tire and wheel as shown in photo #2.

B) Lay a straight edge across the backside of thetire (not the rim). Measure from the hub faceof the wheel to the straight edge. Thisdimension must not exceed 41/4”. If thisdimension is larger, possible solutions include:

• Wheel Spacers

• Narrower Tires

• Different Wheel Backspace

Photo #1

Photo #2

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How do you bench bleed a MasterCylinder?

Secure one of the ears in a vise so that you can take alarge screwdriver and push the piston in. Fill thereservoir with clean fluid. Take a dummy line or our M/Cbleeding kit and hook it up to the two ports. Front line tofront and rear line to rear reservoirs. Slowly stroke themaster and let it return slowly. You should see many airbubbles in the fluid. Repeat this step until you do notsee any more air bubbles. SSBC recommends ten (10)slow pumping strokes after you see no more airbubbles. This will insure a good hard pedal. (See SSBCpart #0460 Instruction Sheet)

What is the best pad for my vehicle?

Your choice of pads should be determined by how andwhere you drive the vehicle. If you drive in heavy stopand go traffic you would need a different pad thansomeone who is road racing. Contact SSBC for thecorrect application.

How often should brake fluid bechanged? (street application only,not racing)

When brake fluid turns brown, it is time to change thefluid. The brown color indicates that the fluid hasabsorbed water and dirt. D.O.T. #3 & #4 fluids absorbwater. Silicone brake fluid is not for track racing.

How can I tell which reservoir is thefront or rear of the Master Cylinder?

The front reservoir is usually larger than the rear. Insome cases, they are the same size. As a rule, for GMcars & trucks, the rear reservoir is for the rear brakes.On Ford cars & trucks, the front reservoir is for the rearbrakes. On front wheel drive vehicles, the brakes aresplit diagonally. Each bowl of the master cylinderservices one front wheel and one rear wheel. This willbe important if you are installing a distribution block,proportioning valve, or residual valve. Hint: The largerbowl will feed the disc brakes.

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Why is my brake pedal soft?

1) In most cases, Air is trapped in the lines or calipers.Try re-bleeding the system. Do not force new fluid intonew brake lines. It may foam and be very difficult tobleed. Make sure that the bleeder screws on thecalipers are facing upward!

2) If all the air is out of the system, the pushrod fromthe booster may need adjustment, under the dash, tomake it longer. Do not extend it too long or it will notallow the fluid to return, causing brakes to drag. Yourpushrod may not be adjustable. If the pushrod can bemade longer, try ¼ turn adjustments at a time. SSBCstocks adjustable pushrods for many vehicles. Inaddition, the pushrod between the Booster and theMaster Cylinder may need adjustment. Not all Boosterto Master pushrods are adjustable.

3) You may have a bad Master Cylinder. Before youdetermine this, you should make sure that all the air isout of the system. When installing a new MasterCylinder, always bench bleed first. If you did not, takeoff the Master Cylinder and bench bleed it. (See BenchBleeding Instructions below)

Why does the car pull to one side?

The side that the car is pulling to is the caliper that isworking. Re-bleed the opposite side and try carefullystopping again.

Why does it feel like there is noPower Assist?

The Booster may not be getting enough vacuum tooperate. On some high lift cams, the engine does notdevelop enough vacuum. The Booster needs at least16” of vacuum to operate correctly at idle. If you do nothave at least 16 inches of vacuum at idle, you may haveto add a vacuum pump to your system.Check for vacuum leaks. There may be leaks in theintake manifold or hoses that would cause low vacuum.The Booster may be bad. Do a vacuum test. If theBooster can retain a vacuum for three (3) minutes afterthe vehicle is shut off, it is not a bad Booster (refer tosteps 1 & 2). All Master Cylinders must be bench bledin a vise before being installed on the vehicle.

Solutions Guideto commonly asked questions.


Where is the best place to install aproportioning valve?

The best place to install a proportioning valve is afterthe distribution block. Do Not install it between theDistribution Bock and the Master Cylinder. You willnot be able to get a hard pedal. Anywhere after theDistribution Block and before the rear flex hose isacceptable for installation.

Why should the flex hoses bereplaced? They look O.K. from theoutside.

Flex hoses should be replaced every time the calipersare serviced. They flex up and down, just like a shockabsorber. They are also under high pressure internally.Flex hoses have a rubber liner that will collapse overtime. If it does collapse, it will act as a check valve andnot allow fluid to return to the Master Cylinder.

Will my pedal get harder by replacingthe flex hoses?

No. When the flex hoses are replaced, re-bleed thebrake system. Normally what happens is that bleedingcauses a harder brake pedal. A better bleeding job andtaking your time will result in the same situation.

Are the rubber flex hoses expandingcausing a soft pedal?

Not likely. A soft pedal is usually a sign of air in thesystem due to poor bleeding. Flex hoses have nylonwebbing that is molded into the internal rubber. It is verystrong and will hold up to 3,000 P.S.I. Installing braidedstainless steel hoses is not necessary; it only improvesappearance.

How much brake pressure does ittake to stop my vehicle?

Most vehicles, power or non power brake, develop1,200 P.S.I. When you panic stop or jump on the brakeshard, a surge of 1,400 P.S.I. can be achieved. If afactory proportioning valve installed on the vehicle, therear brakes are only developing 600 – 700 P.S.I. Drumbrakes require lower pressure because they grab morequickly. When rear disc brakes are installed, the rearbrake pressure may be increased to 800 – 1,000 P.S.I.or more. A good way to check the pressures and to seeif the system is working correctly, use a pressure gaugescrewed into the bleeder port (SSBC part # A1704). Avehicle with less than 600 P.S.I will not stop!

How tight should the wheel bearingsbe?

The front bearings should always be torqued. Not justhand tightened. Bearings usually require 12-15 Ft./Lbs.of torque. Then you will probably need to back off a littleto align the cotter pin hole. Do Not over tighten; thebearing life will be shortened. This procedure onlyapplies to rear wheel drive vehicles with separatebearings and races. On vehicles with one piece sealedbearing assemblies or hub assemblies, refer to aservice manual.

What type of differential fluid shouldI use in my rear axle?

If you have positraction, use a Hypoid or Limited Slipadditive that is designed for your particular rear end. Ifyou do not have positraction, any type of 80 –90 weightgear lube is acceptable. Fluid should be changed oftenif you are trailering or any type of extreme usage. Thisfluid does brake down with time and usage.

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REPLACEMENT

PARTS

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YEAR ______ ENGINE: __ 4 CYL. __ 6 CYL. __ 8 CYL.

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Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation11470 Main Road • Clarence, NY 14031Ph: 716-759-8666 Fx: 716-759-8688ssbrakes.com • [email protected]


How and why do I bench bleed a master cylinder?

When installing or replacing a master cylinder, it is critical that allair is removed from the master cylinder. This can easily be doneby bench bleeding the master cylinder prior to installation. Usingthe SSBC master cylinder bleeder kit (#0460):

1) Place your master cylinder in a vise by the ears (not body).Make sure it is level.

2) Attach a piece of clear plastic hose to the short end of one ofthe plastic nozzles. Do the same to the other hose andnozzle.

3) Clip the plastic bridge to the wall and push the ends of thehose through the holes so they are SUBMERGED in the reservoir on either side of the wall.

4) Press the tapered end of the nozzle FIRMLY into the cylinder port hole with a twisting motion. Repeat thisprocedure on the other port hole.

5) Fill the reservoir with CLEAN brake fluid recommended by the manufacturer.6) Using full strokes, push the piston in, then release. Do this until ALL the air bubbles have disappeared

from the clear plastic hose. (CAUTION-MASTER CYLINDER WILL NOT BLEED PROPERLY UNLESSHOSES ARE SUBMERGED IN BRAKE FLUID UNTIL THE BLEEDING PROCESS IS COMPLETED.)

Now mount master cylinder and avoid brake fluid leaking out of front and rear ports during installation.

Bleeding steps for Dual Port Master Cylinder

If you have a master cylinder with dual port holes (4 port holes - 2 on each side), it is necessary to bleed bothport sides of the master cylinder. If both sides of the master cylinder are not bled, there will be air trapped inthe master cylinder and your brakes will not function properly.

To bleed dual port master cylinders:

1) Follow steps 1 - 6 above on the side you will be hooking the brake lines to. Plug the other side.2) Once the air bubbles are no longer visible in the plastic hose, open the bleeder screws in the supplied

plugs and allow the mater cylinder to gravity bleed. DO NOT push the master cylinder piston in while theplugs are gravity bleeding.

3) When clear, steady streams of fluid are coming out of both bleeders, close and tighten the bleeders. Givethe master cylinder piston several strokes, making sure there are still no bubbles present in the clearplastic tubes.

4) Remove the tubes and plastic fittings and mount the master cylinder on the vehicle being careful not tospill brake fluid on any painted surfaces.


TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSBEFORE DRIVING YOURVEHICLE, YOU SHOULDCHECK THE TORQUE ON ALLNUTS AND BOLTS IN THE KIT,INCLUDING ANY SLIDERBOLTS ON THE CALIPERS.RE-TORQUE CALIPER BOLTSAFTER 500 MILES. ALLSPECIFICATIONS ARE IN FT-LBS.

SAE 2 SAE 7 SAE 8SAE 5

5.8 9.8 10.98.8

LowCarbon(soft)

MediumCarbon Alloy

MediumCarbonHeat Treat

MediumCarbonAlloy

U.S.

SteelType

Metric

BOLT GRADES

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Bolt Thread Dry Oiled Dry Oiled Dry Oiled Dry Oiled Dry OiledDia. per inch

SAE Bolt 2 2 5 5 7 7 8 8 Socket SocketGrade Head Head

Cap CapScrew Screw

5mm 3.5 5 6 86mm 6 9 10.5 128mm 15 22 25 3210mm 29 44 51 6212mm 51 76 89 111

Bolt Dia. Oiled Oiled Oiled Oiled

METRIC 5.8 8.8 9.8 10.9 Per SAE J1701 and SAE J1701M specifications.


UNIVERSAL FRONT DISC BRAKE CHECKLIST[ ] 1) Spindle Properly secured to ball joints and tie rods with castle nut and cotter pin.

[ ] 2) All mounting bolts properly tightened.

[ ] 3) Wheel bearings properly packed with grease.

[ ] 4) Inner bearing must be installed before grease seal.

[ ] 5) Rotor / bearings slide onto spindle with ease.

[ ] 6) Washer, castle nut properly torqued and cotter pin installed.

[ ] 7) Calipers installed and properly torqued.

[ ] 8) Spin rotor and check for any interference. (If any interference is found, resolve problembefore driving vehicle.)

[ ] 9) Flex lines are properly installed with no interference.

[ ] 10) Power booster (if applicable) installed properly.

[ ] 11) Master cylinder bench bled according to the instructions.

[ ] 12) All brake lines are properly tightened and free of leaks.

[ ] 13) Turn wheels lock to lock and check for any interference.

[ ] 14) Place wheel onto vehicle and spin the wheel to make sure there is no interferencebetween the brakes and wheel.

UNIVERSAL REAR DISC BRAKE CHECKLIST[ ] 1) All bolts on base bracket properly tightened.

[ ] 2) All caliper mounting bolts properly tightened.

[ ] 3) Rotor slides onto axle with ease.

[ ] 4) No interference with rotor and any other parts (splash shield, brackets, etc.).

[ ] 5) Caliper is centered over the rotor (because of difference in axle lengths, you may have toshim caliper in or out).

[ ] 6) No interference with caliper and rotor.

[ ] 7) All brake lines are tight with no leaks.

[ ] 8) Parking brake is properly adjusted and not dragging, with vehicle on ground.

[ ] 9) Adjustable proportioning valve installed (if applicable).

[ ] 10) Distribution block modification made (if applicable).

[ ] 11) Brake system properly bled.

WITH EVERY NEW SET OF ROTORS AND PADS, YOU SHOULD GIVE YOUR VEHICLE 200 - 250 MILES OF EASY DRIVING TO PROPERLY SEAT THE PADS TO THE ROTORS. DO NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE UP TO 60 MPH AND JAM ON THE BRAKES BEFORE THE FIRST 200 - 250 MILE BREAK IN PERIOD IS OVER, OR YOU WILL GLAZE THE PADS AND ROTORS.


TECHNICAL SUPPORT / WARRANTY POLICY

You have just purchased a high quality product manufactured by Stainless Steel BrakesCorporation. To ensure proper installation, please read all instructions thoroughly beforebeginning your work. In most applications, your kit will install as the instructions indicate.From time to time, the original equipment on some vehicles may have slight variationsthat can effect the ease of installation. Minor modifications during installation may benecessary to successfully install your kit. If modifications are necessary, please refer toa licensed mechanic and/or contact our technicians for modification approval.

Installation of braking, steering and suspension components and systems require properprocedures and methods to assure safe and correct operations.

Always test completed installations in a safe area. For proper operation, and ifquestionable, correct prior to placing the vehicle in service.

Our company maintains experienced technical service personnel, including a licensedprofessional engineer who have the knowledge and background to help you withinstallation or operating problems. Our technicians may be reached by telephone at 716-759-8666, Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:30PM EST. If unavailable, please leave a briefmessage, including your day phone number, and they will return your call as soon aspossible. You can also e-mail us at [email protected]. If you prefer, we will be pleasedto speak with your installing mechanic.

If it becomes necessary to return an item for any reason, a Return Goods Authorization(RGA) Number must first be obtained by telephone. A simple written description of thereason for the return should be included with the part. Your name and phone numbershould also be included. (Use the attached form.) “Defective” is not enough of adescription. See following page for detailed instructions.

We urge you not to disassemble or alter any part supplied, nor purchase additional partsor services in order to facilitate installation. Lack of prior approval by our company willconstitute a violation of our warranty with consequent denial of reimbursement for parts -faulty or not.

Before contracting outside professional assistance, please be aware that we do notreimburse for labor charges under any circumstance. Consult our standard warranty cardprovided with your order.


NEED TO RETURN A PART?FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

> Did you call our Technical Assistance (716-759-8666) before you decided to make areturn? If not, you should do so now.

> You must have a Return Goods Authorization Number (RGA) issued to you prior toreturning any item. If you return without an RGA #, you run the risk of not receivingcredit.

> Make sure to include the completed Return Form with invoice and RGA # with yourparts.

> Whenever possible, please return item in original box with invoice and RGA # clearlymarked on the outside of the box.

> Any return must be shipped postage paid - NO collect shipments will be accepted.

> All warranty items will be sent ground UPS. Any other type of shipping service will beat customer’s expense.

It is a good idea to insure the returned part(s) for the full value to protect yourself againstloss. We strongly suggest you ship by UPS or U.S. Mail, no BUS or AIR shipments willbe accepted. All foreign returns must have authorization.

NOTE: Under no circumstance should any product(s) or part(s) be returned withoutprior authorization number (RGA #). Any part which, in our opinion, showsevidence of being used, installed contrary to SSBC instruction, defaced,subjected to improper handling, packaging or shipping by the customer will notbe eligible for exchange, refund or warranty consideration.


RETURN FORM

Name: _____________________________ Invoice #: _________________________

Address: ___________________________ Date Purchased: ____________________

___________________________________ Purchased From: ___________________

Phone: ____________________________

List item(s) and a detailed explanation of why you are returning the item(s):

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

RGA # ____________________________

Use this label for your package.

From: ____________________________________________________________________________________

TO: Stainless Steel Brakes Corp.11470 Main RoadClarence, NY 14031

RGA #: ______________ Invoice #: _____________

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