SSBC A113-3, A113-1 Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BIG BRAKE KITS A113-1 & A113-3

1988-96 Corvette

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Thank you for choosing STAINLESS STEEL BRAKES CORPORATION for your braking
needs. Pleases take the time to read and carefully follow these instr uctions to insure the ease of
your installation as well as the proper perfor mance of the complete system.

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

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

JACK & JACK STANDS BRAKE FLUID - DOT 4
LUG WRENCH BRAKE CLEANER
TORQUE WRENCH TUBE WRENCHES
METRIC SOCKET SET

Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation

Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation • 11470 Main Road • Clarence, NY 14031

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Removal of Old Brakes

1) Raise front of car until the wheels and tires clear the floor and support the vehicle on
jack stands. Remove lug nuts and take tire and wheel assemblies off car.

2) Using a tube wrench, remove the hollow banjo bolt that holds the end of the flexible
brake hose to the caliper.

BRAKE FLUID WILL CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO YOUR PAINT. ALWAYS USE
EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING BRAKE FLUID.

TIP: With the flex lines off the caliper, brake fluid will be free to drain from the
hoses. The use of a hose pinch clamp (not vise grips!) or a plug in the end of
the hose will prevent this. This will also be important since you do not want the
master cylinder to go dry.

3) With the hose removed, the caliper can be taken off by removing the two 14mm bolts
that hold the caliper bracket to the spindle. Save these bolts as they will be reused
later.

4) With the caliper removed, the rotor will simply slide off the hub. If the rotor will not
slide off easily, spray some penetrating oil around the center hub and tap rotor with a
mallet until it breaks loose.

LEFT AND RIGHT ROTORS AS WELL AS CALIPERS ARE DIFFERENT! PLEASE
MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE MARKING ON THE BOXES TO INSURE YOU ARE
INSTALLING THE CORRECT PIECES ON THE CORRECT SIDES.

Installation of Kit

5) With old rotor removed and hub surface whipped clean, new rotor can be installed.
Please note that packing material must be removed from surface of new rotors before
they are installed. Rotor can be temporarily held in place against hub with lug nuts.

6) Calipers are sent as complete assemblies with pads already installed (Figure 1).
Make sure to select correct caliper so bleeder screw is facing up. Slide caliper over
rotor and line up holes in caliper bracket with those in the spindle. Using the 14mm
belts removed from the car in step 3, bolt bracket to spindle and torque to 90 ft/lbs.

7) Reattach original flex line to caliper using banjo bolt and 1 new copper washer on
either side of the end of the hose. Torque banjo bolt to 20 ft/lbs.

8) With all hardware bolted on, turn wheels lock to lock making sure there is no
interference or twisting of flexible brake hose.

Filling and Bleeding System

9) It is advisable to replace the brake fluid if the color is brown or muddy. This is due to
water that has been absorbed by the fluid which will eventually corrode the brake lines
and master cylinder. This absorbed moisture can also cause a vapor lock situation
under extreme braking conditions. Flush system with clean brake fluid and replace
with a good grade of disc brake fluid DOT 4.

10) The simplest and most effective way to bleed your brakes is to use the gravity
bleeding approach as follows:
a) With calipers installed, make sure all fittings are tight and master cylinder is

topped off.

b) Open one bleeder screw and observe for several minutes. 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, close the bleeder and repeat process on
other side of vehicle.

MAKE SURE TO KEEP A CLOSE WATCH OVER THE FLUID LEVEL INSIDE THE
MASTER CYLINDER DURING THE BLEEDING PROCESS. NEVER LET THE
RESERVOIR RUN DRY. ALWAYS KEEP IT AT LEAST 1/3 FULL!

c) After bleeding both wheels and topping of the master cylinder, make several

applications of the brake pedal. If a hard pedal is experienced, no fur ther
bleeding is required. If pedal is spongy, repeat bleeding process until a hard
pedal is achieved.

FINAL INSPECTION

11) Once a hard pedal is achieved, all fittings and connections must be inspected to make
sure there are no leaks. Also check the level in both reser voirs of the master cylinder
and top off if needed.

12) Put wheels back on the car and turn wheel by hand to insure that the wheel spins
freely and does not interfere with any brake components.

DO NO

T DRIVE IN TRAFFIC UNTIL THE BRAKES SAFELY ST

OP THE CAR A SAFE DISTANCE

WITHOUT 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 ULTIMATE STOPPING POWER!!

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How do you bench bleed a Master
Cylinder?

Secure one of the ears in a vise so that you can take a
large screwdriver and push the piston in. Fill the
reservoir with clean fluid. Take a dummy line or our M/C
bleeding kit and hook it up to the two ports. Front line to
front and rear line to rear reservoirs. Slowly stroke the
master and let it return slowly. You should see many air
bubbles in the fluid. Repeat this step until you do not
see any more air bubbles. SSBC recommends ten (10)
slow pumping strokes after you see no more air
bubbles. This will insure a good hard pedal. (See SSBC
part #0460 Instruction Sheet)

What is the best pad for my vehicle?

Your choice of pads should be determined by how and
where you drive the vehicle. If you drive in heavy stop
and go traffic you would need a different pad than
someone who is road racing. Contact SSBC for the
correct application.

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

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

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

The front reservoir is usually larger than the rear. In
some cases, they are the same size. As a rule, for GM
cars & trucks, the rear reservoir is for the rear brakes.
On Ford cars & trucks, the front reservoir is for the rear
brakes. On front wheel drive vehicles, the brakes are
split diagonally. Each bowl of the master cylinder
services one front wheel and one rear wheel. This will
be important if you are installing a distribution block,
proportioning valve, or residual valve. Hint: The larger
bowl 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 into
new brake lines. It may foam and be very difficult to
bleed. Make sure that the bleeder screws on the

calipers are facing upward!

2) If all the air is out of the system, the pushrod from
the booster may need adjustment, under the dash, to
make it longer. Do not extend it too long or it will not
allow the fluid to return, causing brakes to drag. Your
pushrod may not be adjustable. If the pushrod can be
made longer, try ¼ turn adjustments at a time. SSBC
stocks adjustable pushrods for many vehicles. In
addition, the pushrod between the Booster and the
Master Cylinder may need adjustment. Not all Booster
to Master pushrods are adjustable.

3) You may have a bad Master Cylinder. Before you
determine this, you should make sure that all the air is
out of the system. When installing a new Master
Cylinder, always bench bleed first. If you did not, take
off the Master Cylinder and bench bleed it. (See Bench
Bleeding Instructions below)

Why does the car pull to one side?

The side that the car is pulling to is the caliper that is
working. Re-bleed the opposite side and try carefully
stopping again.

Why does it feel like there is no
Power Assist?

The Booster may not be getting enough vacuum to
operate. On some high lift cams, the engine does not
develop enough vacuum. The Booster needs at least
16” of vacuum to operate correctly at idle. If you do not
have at least 16 inches of vacuum at idle, you may have
to add a vacuum pump to your system.
Check for vacuum leaks. There may be leaks in the
intake manifold or hoses that would cause low vacuum.
The Booster may be bad. Do a vacuum test. If the
Booster can retain a vacuum for three (3) minutes after
the vehicle is shut off, it is not a bad Booster (refer to
steps 1 & 2). All

Master Cylinders must be bench bled

in a vise before being installed on the vehicle.

Solutions Guide

to commonly asked questions.

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Where is the best place to install a
proportioning valve?

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

Why should the flex hoses be
replaced? They look O.K. from the
outside.

Flex hoses should be replaced every time the calipers
are serviced. They flex up and down, just like a shock
absorber. They are also under high pressure internally.
Flex hoses have a rubber liner that will collapse over
time. If it does collapse, it will act as a check valve and
not allow fluid to return to the Master Cylinder.

Will my pedal get harder by replacing
the flex hoses?

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

Are the rubber flex hoses expanding
causing a soft pedal?

Not likely. A soft pedal is usually a sign of air in the
system due to poor bleeding. Flex hoses have nylon
webbing that is molded into the internal rubber. It is very
strong and will hold up to 3,000 P.S.I. Installing braided
stainless steel hoses is not necessary; it only improves
appearance.

How much brake pressure does it
take to stop my vehicle?

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

How tight should the wheel bearings
be?

The front bearings should always be torqued. Not just
hand tightened. Bearings usually require 12-15 Ft./Lbs.
of torque. Then you will probably need to back off a little
to align the cotter pin hole. Do Not over tighten; the
bearing life will be shortened. This procedure only
applies to rear wheel drive vehicles with separate
bearings and races. On vehicles with one piece sealed
bearing assemblies or hub assemblies, refer to a
service manual.

What type of differential fluid should
I use in my rear axle?

If you have positraction, use a Hypoid or Limited Slip
additive that is designed for your particular rear end. If
you do not have positraction, any type of 80 –90 weight
gear lube is acceptable. Fluid should be changed often
if you are trailering or any type of extreme usage. This
fluid does brake down with time and usage.

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A128-3
A128-4
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A129-1
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A129-13
A129-1A
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A129-20
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A129-3
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A133
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A134
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A135
A135-1
A135-1A
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A135-3
A136
A136-1
A137
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A137-2
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A138
A138-1
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A138-4
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A148-23FS
A148-23FSE
A148-23RS
A148-23RSE
A148-24FSE
A148-24RS
A148-24RSE
A148-25FSE
A148-25RSE
A148-26
A148-26FS
A148-26RS
A148-27
A148-27FS
A148-27RS
A148-28
A148-29
A148-3
A148-30
A148-30E
A148-31
A148-31A
A148-32
A148-32A
A148-33
A148-34
A148-4
A148-4E
A148-5
A148-6F
A148-6FE
A148-6G
A148-6GE
A148-7F
A148-7FE

A148-7G
A148-7GE
A148-A
A150
A150-1
A150-2
A151
A151-1
A151-2
A152
A152-1
A153
A153-1
A153-2
A153-3
A154
A154-1
A154-2
A154-3
A154-4
A154-5
A154-6
A155
A155-1
A155-2
A156
A156-1
A156-2
A156-3
A156-4
A157
A157-1
A157-2
A158
A158-1
A158-2
A158-3
A158-4
A159
A159-1
A160
A160-1
A160-2
A160-3
A160-4
A161
A161-1
A161-2
A162
A162-1
A162-2
A162-3
A163
A163-1
A163-2
A163-3
A163-4
A163-5
A163-6
A163-7
A163-8
A163-9
A164
A164-1
A164-10
A164-11

A164-12
A164-13
A164-14
A164-15
A164-16
A164-17
A164-2
A164-3
A164-4
A164-5
A164-6
A164-7
A164-8
A164-9
A165
A165-1
A165-2
A165-3
A165-4
A166-1
A166-10
A166-13
A166-14
A166-15
A166-16
A166-17
A166-18
A166-19
A166-1A
A166-2
A166-20
A166-21
A166-22
A166-23
A166-24
A166-25
A166-26
A166-27
A166-28
A166-29
A166-3
A166-30
A166-3A
A166-4
A166-5
A166-6
A166-7
A166-8
A166-9
A167
A167-1
A167-2
A167-3
A167-4
A167-5
A168
A168-1
A168-10
A168-11
A168-2
A168-3
A168-4
A168-5
A168-6
A168-7
A168-8

1047
1049
1047
1049
1047
1047
1050
1050
10128
1050
1050
1015
1050
10128
1095
10128
1095
1015
1050
1015
1050
1015
1071
10128
10128
1015
1047
1047
1047
1046
1046
1046
1046
1046
1046
A1033
A1033
10110
10110
10129
1046
1046
10110
10110
1050
1094A
A1094
1094
10110
1047
1047
1012
1050
1015
10128
1050
1015
1084-2
1084-2
10113
1050
1050
1050
10113
1084-2
10128

1084-2
1071
1050
1071
1084-2
1071
1084
1084
1084
1084-2
1071
1084-2
1071
1071
1084-2
1084-2
1084-2
1050
1015
1050
1015
1050
1015
1050
1015
1050
1015
10113
A1033
1050
10110
10110
10129
10110
10129
10129
10110
10129
10129
10129
10128
10128
10128
10128
10128
10128
10128
10128
A1033
10110
10129
1084-2
10113
1084-2
10113
1095
1095
10110
10129
10110
A1033
10129
A1033
10129
10110
10129

10110
10129
10113
1047
1047
1047
1071
10113
1095
A1033
10110
A1033
A1033
10110
10110
A1033
A1033
10110
10110
A1033
A1033
1095
1047
1047
1047
A1033
A1033
10110
10110
1095
1047
10128
10128
1047
1047
1094A
1094A
10128
10100
1094A
10128
1047
1015
1015
1047
1015
1047
1015
1095
10113
1095
10113
1015
1047
1015
1015
1047
1015
10113
10113
10113
10113
10128
10128
10128
10128

10128
10129
10128
10126
10128
10126
10128
10128
10128
10128
10128
10128
10128
10128
10128
10128
1095
1095
10133-1
1015
1015
1015
1015
10128
1015
1015
10128
1015
1015
10128
1015
10108
1047
A1015-3
1015
1047
1047
1047
1047
1047
1015
1047
1015
10128
1015
1015
1015
1015
10128
1015
1015
10128
1015
1015
10128
1015
1015
1015
1015
10128
1015
1015
10128
1015
1015
10128

D-347
D-204
D-347
D-204
D-347
D-347
D-52
D-52
D-531
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-531
D-731
D-531
D-731
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-412
D-531
D-531
D-52
D-347
D-347
D-347
D-34
D-34
D-34
D-34
D-34
D-34
*
*
D-11
D-11
D-43
D-34
D-34
D-11
D-11
D-52
D-370
*
D-369
D-11
D-347
D-347
D-8
D-52
D-52
D-531
D-52
D-52
D-154
D-154
D-154
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-154
D-154
D-531

D-531
D-43
D-531
D-834
D-531
D-834
D-531
D-531
D-531
D-531
D-531
D-531
D-531
D-531
D-531
D-531
D-731
D-731
D-784
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-531
D-52
D-52
D-531
D-52
D-52
D-531
D-52
D-531
D-347
*
D-52
D-347
D-347
D-347
D-347
D-347
D-52
D-347
D-52
D-531
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-531
D-52
D-52
D-531
D-52
D-52
D-531
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-531
D-52
D-52
D-531
D-52
D-52
D-531

D-11
D-43
D-154
D-347
D-347
D-347
D-412
D-154
D-731
*
D-11
*
*
D-11
D-11
*
*
D-11
D-11
*
*
D-731
D-347
D-347
D-347
*
*
D-11
D-11
D-731
D-347
D-531
D-531
D-347
D-347
D-370
D-370
D-531
D-268
D-370
D-531
D-347
D-52
D-52
D-347
D-52
D-347
D-52
D-731
D-154
D-731
D-154
D-52
D-347
D-52
D-52
D-347
D-52
D-154
D-154
D-154
D-154
D-531
D-531
D-531
D-531

D-154
D-412
D-52
D-412
D-154
D-412
D-154
D-154
D-154
D-154
D-412
D-154
D-412
D-412
D-154
D-154
D-154
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-154
*
D-52
D-11
D-11
D-43
D-11
D-43
D-43
D-11
D-43
D-43
D-43
D-531
D-531
D-531
D-531
D-531
D-531
D-531
D-531
*
D-11
D-43
D-154
D-154
D-154
D-154
D-731
D-731
D-11
D-43
D-11
*
D-43
*
D-43
D-11
D-43

SSBC SSBC
Kit # Pad # FMSI #

SSBC SSBC
Kit # Pad # FMSI #

SSBC SSBC
Kit # Pad # FMSI #

SSBC SSBC
Kit # Pad # FMSI #

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...Replacement Pads Continued

*

RE-ORDER PADS DIRECTLY FROM SSBC

A170
A170-1
A171
A171-1
A171-2
A171-3
A172
A172-1
A172-2
A172-3
A172-4
A172-5
A172-6
A173
A173-1
A173-3
A174
A174-1
A180-M
A180-S
A181
A182
A185-M
A185-S
A186-1
A187
A187-1
A187-2
A187-3
A187-4
A188
A188-1
A189
A189-1
A190
A191
A192
A193
A193-1
A194

A2350014
A2350014R
A2351000
A2351001
A2351002
A2351003
A2351004
A2351005
A2351006
A2351007
A2351008
A2351009
A2351010
A2351011
A2351012
A2351013
A2351014
A2351015
A2351016
A2351017
A2351018
A2351019
A2351020
A2351021
A2351022
A2351023
A2351024
A2351025
A2351026
A2351027
A2351028
A2360000
A2360001
A2360002
A2360003
A2360004
A2360005
A2360006
A2360007
A2360008
A2360009
A2360010
A2360011
A2361001
A2361002
A2361003
A2370000
A2370001
A2370002
A2370003
A2370004
A2370005
A2370006
A2370007
A2370008
A2370009
A2370010
A2370011
A2370012
A2370013
A2370014
A2370015
A2370016
A2370017
A2380001
A2380002

1015
10128
1015
1015
10128
1047
1015
1015
1047
1015
1015
1015
1015
10128
10128
A10135
1015
1015
1015
1015
10113
10113
1015
1015
A1094
1095
1095
10126
10126
10133-1
10110
10110
10110
1095
A10129
10129
10135
1095
10133-1
1097

10116
10117
1015
1015
1015
10100
1094
1094
1094
1015
10100
1094
1094
1015
1094
1015
1094
1015
1094
10113
10113
10118(F) 10119(R)
10126
10119
10118
10113
10133-1
10118(F) 10143(R)
10143
10133-1(F) 10134(R)
10133-1
A1033
1046
1046
1066
1061(F) 1049(R)
1061
10103(F) 10104(R)
1081(F) 10145(R)
1061-1(F) 1047(R)
10127
10127
10137(F) 10104(R)
10146(F) 10147(R)
10146(F) 10147(R)
10147
1092
1092
1093
1015
1093
10111
1094
1094
10111
10111
10111
10114
10120
10125
10125
1093(F) 10139(R)
10140(F) 10141(R)
10142(F) 10141(R)
10121(F) 10122(R)
10123(F) 10124(R)

D-52
D-531
D-52
D-52
D-531
D-347
D-52
D-52
D-347
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-531
D-531
*
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-154
D-154
D-52
D-52
*
D-731
D-731
D-834
D-834
D-784
D-11
D-11
D-11
D-731
*
D-43
D-137
D-731
D-784
D-614

D-749
D-750
D-52
D-52
D-52
D-368
D-369
D-369
D-369
D-52
D-368
D-369
D-369
D-52
D-369
D-52
D-369
D-52
D-369
D-154
D-154
D-785(F) D-792(R)
D-834
D-792
D-785
D-154
D-784
D-785(F) D-974A(R)
D-974A
D-784(F) D-785(R)
D-784
*
D-34
D-34
D-237
D-199(F) D-204(R)
D-199
D-600(F) D-627(R)
D-412(F) D-627A(R)
D-199(F) D-347(R)
D-711
D-711
D-491(F) D-627(R)
D-749(F) D-1012(R)
D-749(F) D-1012(R)
D-1012
D-203
D-203
D-477
D-52
D-477
D-529
D-369
D-369
D-529
D-529
D-529
D-746
D-820
D-702
D-702
D-477(F) D-666(R)
D-790(F) D-791(R)
D-945(F) D-791(R)
D-591(F) D-512(R)
D-592(F) D-592(R)

SSBC SSBC
Kit # Pad # FMSI #

Short Stop...™ Slotted Rotor Upgrade Kits

SSBC SSBC
Kit # Pad # FMSI #

A2350000
A2350001
A2350002
A2350003
A2350004
A2350004R
A2350005
A2350006
A2350007
A2350008
A2350008R
A2350009
A2350009R
A2350010
A2350012
A2350013

10112
1015
1015
10113
1099(F) 1070(R)
1070
10101(F) 10102(R)
1081(F) 1070(R)
1081(F) 1070(R)
1095(F) 1096(R)
1096
1097(F) 1098(R)
1097(F) 1098(R)
1015
1015
1081

D-8
D-52
D-52
D-154
D-623(F) D-413(R)
D-413
D-294(F) D-295(R)
D-412 (F) D-413(R)
D-412 (F) D-413(R)
D-731(F) D-732(R)
D-732
D-614(F) D-628(R)
D-614(F) D-628(R)
D-52
D-52
D-412

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How and why do I bench bleed a master cylinder?

When installing or replacing a master cylinder, it is critical that all
air is removed from the master cylinder. 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).
Make sure it is level.

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

3) Clip the plastic bridge to the wall and push the ends of the
hose 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 this
procedure 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 UNLESS

HOSES 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 both
port sides of the master cylinder. If both sides of the master cylinder are not bled, there will be air trapped in
the 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 the

plugs are gravity bleeding.

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

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

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
VEHICLE, YOU SHOULD
CHECK THE TORQUE ON ALL
NUTS AND BOLTS IN THE KIT,
INCLUDING ANY SLIDER
BOLTS ON THE CALIPERS.
RE-TORQUE CALIPER BOLTS
AFTER 500 MILES. ALL
SPECIFICATIONS ARE IN
FT-LBS.

Low
Carbon
(soft)

Medium
Carbon Alloy

Medium
Carbon
Heat Treat

Medium
Carbon
Alloy

U.S.

Steel
Type

Metric

BOLT GRADES

1/4” 20 43861081291411
1/4” 28 6 4 10 7 12 9 14 10 16 13
5/16” 18 9 7 17 13 21 16 25 18 29 23
5/16” 24 12 9 19 14 24 18 29 20 33 26
3/8” 16 16 12 30 23 40 30 45 35 49 39
3/8” 24 22 16 35 25 45 35 50 40 54 44
7/16” 14 24 17 50 35 60 45 70 55 76 61
7/16” 20 34 26 55 40 70 50 80 60 85 68
1/2” 13 38 31 75 55 95 70 110 80 113 90
1/2” 20 52 42 90 65 100 80 120 90 126 100
9/16” 12 52 42 110 80 135 100 150 110 163 130
9/16” 18 71 57 120 90 150 110 170 130 181 144
5/8” 11 98 78 150 110 140 140 220 170 230 184
5/8” 18 115 93 180 130 210 160 240 180 255 204
3/4” 10 157 121 260 200 320 240 380 280 400 320
3/4” 16 180 133 300 220 360 280 420 320 440 350
7/8” 9 210 160 430 320 520 400 600 460 640 510
7/8” 14 230 177 470 360 580 440 660 500 700 560
1” 8 320 240 640 480 800 600 900 680 980 780
1” 12 350 265 710 530 860 666 990 740 1060 845

Bolt Thread Dry Oiled Dry Oiled Dry Oiled Dry Oiled Dry Oiled
Dia. per inch

SAE Bolt 22557788SocketSocket

Grade Head Head

Cap Cap
Screw Screw

5mm 3.5 5 6 8
6mm 6 9 10.5 12
8mm 15 22 25 32
10mm 29 44 51 62
12mm 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.

SAE 2

SAE 5

SAE 7

SAE 8

5.8 9.8 10.98.8

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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 problem

before 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 interference

between 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 to

shim 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.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT / WARRANTY POLICY

You have just purchased a high quality product manufactured by Stainless Steel Brakes
Corporation. To ensure proper installation, please read all instructions thoroughly before
beginning 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 variations
that can effect the ease of installation. Minor modifications during installation may be
necessary to successfully install your kit. If modifications are necessary, please refer to
a licensed mechanic and/or contact our technicians for modification approval.

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

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

Our company maintains experienced technical service personnel, including a licensed
professional engineer who have the knowledge and background to help you with
installation or operating problems. Our technicians may be reached by telephone at 716­759-8666, Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:30PM EST. If unavailable, please leave a brief
message, including your day phone number, and they will return your call as soon as
possible. You can also e-mail us at [e-mail]. If you prefer, we will be pleased
to 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 the
reason for the return should be included with the part. Your name and phone number
should also be included. (Use the attached form.) “Defective” is not enough of a
description. See following page for detailed instructions.

We urge you not to disassemble or alter any part supplied, nor purchase additional parts
or services in order to facilitate installation. Lack of prior approval by our company will
constitute 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 not
reimburse for labor charges under any circumstance. Consult our standard warranty card
provided with your order.

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NEED TO RETURN A PART?

FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

> Did you call our Technical Assistance (716-759-8666) before you decided to make a

return? If not, you should do so now.

> You must have a Return Goods Authorization Number (RGA) issued to you prior to

returning any item. If you return without an RGA #, you run the risk of not receiving
credit.

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

parts.

> Whenever possible, please return item in original box with invoice and RGA # clearly

marked 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 be

at customer’s expense.

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

NOTE: Under no circumstance should any product(s) or part(s) be returned without

prior authorization number (RGA #). Any part which, in our opinion, shows
evidence of being used, installed contrary to SSBC instruction, defaced,
subjected to improper handling, packaging or shipping by the customer will not
be eligible for exchange, refund or warranty consideration.

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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 Road
Clarence, NY 14031

RGA #: ______________

Invoice #: _____________