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32 FORD PEDAL ASSEMBLY

HEXPBA02

User Guide & Installation Manual

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©2016 The Hoffman Group L.L.C. All rights reserved.     HEXPBA02    6/14/2016     Page 3 of 6

The above instructions are for reference only. THG LLC is not responsible for any inaccuracies in the above instructions. THG LLC is also not responsible for any property damage or personal injuries resulting from the 
above instructions. Installation by qualified automotive professionals is highly recommended.

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Bench Bleeding The Mast Cylinder

NOTE: "Bench bleeding" (removing air from the master cylinder) must be completed BEFORE the replacement unit is installed in the 

vehicle. Otherwise, the brake pedal will be insufficient and THE WARRANTY WILL BE VOID!

1.) Position the replacement master cylinder in a vise so that the jaws clamp onto the mounting flange. DO NOT TIGHTEN THE VISE 

JAWS ON THE MASTER CYLINDER BODY! This will cause damage and void the warranty.

2.) Install brake failure warning switch and proportioning valve, if so equipped, onto the replacement master cylinder BEFORE bench 

bleeding the unit. Use the new o-rings supplied with the replacement unit on the valves and switch. Install plugs in the proportioning 

valve ports, if so equipped, before bench bleeding.

3.) Install bleeder tubes, if available, into the brake line outlet ports or use plugs to seal the ports.

4.) Add enough clean brake fluid to the reservoir so that the bleeder tube ends are submerged beneath the fluid level.

5.) Use a wooden dowel or similar tool to slowly push the master cylinder piston in about one inch, then release the piston slowly.

CAUTION:

 Be careful to avoid spraying brake fluid! Keep your face away from the open reservoir.

6.) Wait 15 seconds and repeat step 5 until you no longer see air bubbles in the reservoir.

7.) Replace the reservoir cover. Do not remove bleeder tubes from the brake line fittings yet.

NOTE: Some fluid around the mouth of the piston bore is normal and does not indicate leakage. This is a rust inhibitive bore lubricant 

used during assembly.

Summary of Contents for HEXPBA02

Page 1: ...correct length NOTE REMOVE THE RETAINING CLIP ON THE PUSH ROD WHILE MOCKING UP YOUR INSTALLATION Measure for the correct push rod length and cut it making sure you have a minimum of 1 2 of engagement in the clevis 4 Once you have determined the correct location of the brake bracket mark and drill the two 1 2 mounting holes in your frame and bolt it into position with the two 1 2 bolts washers and ...

Page 2: ... possible to prevent fluid drain back A two pound residual check valve is used for disc brakes and a ten pound is used for drum brakes An adjustable proportioning valve should be plumed in the rear line to adjust the front to rear brake bias 9 Install the hydraulic brake lines using 3 16 hard lines Attention must be made to the routing and location of the hydraulic brake lines Avoid any heat sourc...

Page 3: ...ause damage and void the warranty 2 Install brake failure warning switch and proportioning valve if so equipped onto the replacement master cylinder BEFORE bench bleeding the unit Use the new o rings supplied with the replacement unit on the valves and switch Install plugs in the proportioning valve ports if so equipped before bench bleeding 3 Install bleeder tubes if available into the brake line...

Page 4: ...u bleed the calipers while mounted on the rotors air may become trapped inside the caliper reservoir and bleeding will be unsuc cessful The caliper should be oriented in such a way as to allow air inside the calipers internal reservoir to escape Sometimes this means the bleeder screw is pointing straight up and sometimes it is at a bit of an angle It is recommended that you do not allow the calipe...

Page 5: ...where the problem is in your system Is it the master cylinder the front brakes or the rear brakes These tests assume that your system is properly installed and bled Perform these simple tests to find where the problem is Once you know where the problem is it will much easier to fix 1 Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder while leaving it on the vehicle 2 Obtain solid tapered plugs fo...

Page 6: ...6 The Hoffman Group L L C All rights reserved HEXPBA02 6 14 2016 Page 6 of 6 The above instructions are for reference only THG LLC is not responsible for any inaccuracies in the above instructions THG LLC is also not responsible for any property damage or personal injuries resulting from the above instructions Installation by qualified automotive professionals is highly recommended 6 ...

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