Factory Five Racing Type 65 Coupe - Brake System; Manual Brake Master Cylinder and Pushrod

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Brake System
 Tube bender,
3
/
16
”, ¼” drill bits, drill, rivet gun, marker, tape measure, razor knife, round file or
sand paper, brake fluid,
5
/
16
” hex key, ½”,
9
/
16
” wrenches.
 Pedal box hardware, Insulated clip hardware, Brake line components,
3
/
16
” brake lines, Mustang
master cylinder, Mustang power booster push rod.
 Avoid dripping brake fluid on any painted surfaces. Clean up spills immediately. The Master
cylinder that you use depends on the size and number of pistons in the brake calipers.
Manual Brake Master Cylinder and pushrod
Use the ⅜”x 2” bolts provided to mount the master cylinder and spacers to the footbox front wall. The
number of spacers used dictates the height of the brake pedal. Start with one spacer unless you are 6’ or
taller then use more.
 One of these bolts doubles as a foot box lower mounting bolt.