32 FORD PEDAL ASSEMBLY
HEXPBA002
User Guide & Installation Manual
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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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Bleeding The Lines
1.) Remove the master cylinder cover and check the fluid level. Be sure to check the fluid level often during the bleeding process. And
add fluid as necessary to prevent air from entering the master cylinder. If this happens you MUST start over at bench bleeding the master
cylinder.
2.) Replace the master cylinder cap.
3.) The use of our speed bleeders will allow you to perform this job by yourself by simply cracking the speed bleeder enough to allow
fluid to be forced through. The speed bleeder has an internal check valve that prevents fluid from returning into the caliper once the
pedal is released. This removes the necessity of closing the bleeder screw before the pedal is released, allowing one person to bleed the
brakes. Otherwise you will need an assistant to pump the brake pedal while you open and close the bleeder screws at the appropriate
times during this process.
4.) The wheel farthest away from the master cylinder is bled first which in most cases is in this order: Right rear, left rear, right front and
left front. Failure to bleed in the proper order will cause air to remain in the lines.
5.) It may be necessary to remove the calipers from the caliper brackets while leaving the hoses attached. The calipers must be oriented
in such a way as to ensure the bleeder screws point up.
If you 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
caliper to hang from the brake hose. Instead use a piece of wire to position the calipers correctly. Otherwise damage to the brake hoses
may result. If you find it necessary to remove the calipers from the rotor, be certain to insert a block of wood that is approximately the
same thickness as the rotor between the brake pads to prevent the caliper pistons from being pushed out of the caliper.
6.) Crack the bleeder screws at the appropriate wheel just enough to make it easy to loosen later. Attach a length of 3/16” clear plastic
tube to the end of the bleeder screw. Submerge the other end of the tube into a container filled with brake fluid.
7.) Crack the bleeder screw open just enough to allow fluid to leave the valve and have an assistant slowly and firmly apply pressure to
the pedal. Have the assistant hold pressure on the pedal until you see no more air bubbles coming out of the hose. Close the bleeder
screw and have the assistant release the brake pedal. Repeat this step until no more air is seen leaving the tube.
8.) Proceed to the next wheel in the bleeding order and repeat steps 6 & 7 for each. Be sure to check the fluid level in the master
cylinder frequently.
9.) Refill the master cylinder to the appropriate level when finished with the entire bleeding process.
10.) Check the pedal, it should feel solid when depressed with no sponginess and should hold under constant pressure without
dropping. If you still have a spongy pedal, repeat the entire process.
11.) Before operating the vehicle test the brakes under controlled conditions. Make several stops in a safe area from low speeds
gradually working up to operating speeds.
