Classic Mustang Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation - How To: Install Four-Wheel Disc Brakes

Why Bench Bleeding

Many of us are guilty of installing a new master cylinder right out of the box. Did you know doing that runs the risk of having unwanted trapped air in the braking system? Air must be removed from the master cylinder prior to installation. All you have to do is locate the master cylinder in a bench vice, fill it with fluid, and slowly press the piston, as shown here. Watch the bubbles pass from the cylinder back into the reservoir. Once all air traffic is gone, the cylinder is bled and ready for installation, but install and secure the cap first.

6 SSBC provides spacers to...        read full caption 6 SSBC provides spacers to be installed between the axle bearing and retainer plate as shown. Install them one at a time and check axleshaft endplay.	7 Caliper mounting plates...        read full caption 7 Caliper mounting plates come in two halves. These plates support a secondary Force 10 caliper-mounting bracket.	8 Four spacers and bolts...        read full caption 8 Four spacers and bolts are installed next, top and bottom, inboard of the SSBC axle plate.
9 This is the Force 10-specific...        read full caption 9 This is the Force 10-specific caliper-mount bracket in black. It mounts to SSBC's basic axle plate, which is designed to work with all SSBC kits.	10 Chris torques all bolts...        read full caption 10 Chris torques all bolts to SSBC specifications to ensure proper bolt stretch and retention.	11 We haven't installed the...        read full caption 11 We haven't installed the slotted rotor yet, but this is how the Force 10 caliper mounts. Note SSBC's single-piston design and quality. We like the red powdercoating.
12 Because slotted rotors...        read full caption 12 Because slotted rotors are designed to fit a variety of hubs, SSBC provides this spacer for Ford axle hubs.	13 Although slotted rotors...        read full caption 13 Although slotted rotors are designed to turn both ways, we suggest mounting them with slots rolling rearward in an aerodynamic direction. This carries gasses and heat away more effectively.	14 Chris bench-preps each...        read full caption 14 Chris bench-preps each caliper prior to installation. Always install calipers with bleeders up for proper bleeding. Copper washers are installed on both sides of the hose fitting for proper sealing.