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| MustangSteve's BALL BEARING CLUTCH PEDAL CONVERSION |
Fits 64-1/2 to 70 Mustangs (and other Fords using similar clutch pedal) (Don't tell anyone, but these will also fit Camaro, Malibu, and other GM Products) PROBLEM: The Ford clutch pedal is attached to the pedal shaft so the shaft turns in the plastic bushings every time you press the pedal. Years of use and stiff clutches cause excessive wear and usually destroy or distort the pot metal bushing retainers. Over time, some bushings even wear into the steel pedal hanger housing. The plastic bushings also cause greater pedal effort. Worn out bushings or retainers cause uneven pedal travel and an "out of position" clutch pedal. Replacement pedal support assemblies equipped with the same old plastic bushings cost $70 or more. CURE: This kit will allow you to modify your clutch pedal and pedal support assembly so the shaft pivots on sealed ball bearings. It can also be used to repair hopelessly worn out pedal support assemblies. Even the worst case scenario can be repaired with this kit, and can be done for less than the price of a new pedal support assembly. The bearings fit perfectly on the original pedal shaft. The MustangSteve BALL BEARING CLUTCH PEDAL KIT removes the pot metal bushings and plastic inserts and replaces them with industrial quality sealed ball bearings, supported by precision fit, sturdy steel retainers welded to the sides of the pedal support assembly. Removes all play from the clutch pedal. This makes for a much smoother and stronger clutch pedal. Decreased pedal effort. Allows the use of stronger pressure plates or performance clutches without clutch pedal shaft wear. |
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| Booster in a 65 Mustang |
Pedal Shaft Replacement $27 If your shaft is so worn that it cannot be reused, add $27 to the above Bearing Conversion Kit or Modification Service price. Shaft can also be ordered with the do-it-yourself kit, but is RARELY necessary. Seldom are the shafts worn so bad that this retrofit will not make them usable again. Since the new ball bearings ride in a different location on the shaft from where the original bushings resided, even a moderately worn shaft can be reused with no problems. |
| Modification Service $99 This is the most popular method. Ship your pedal support assembly, clutch pedal and brake pedal to me and I will modify them for you. You will receive the parts back in about a week to ten days, ready to bolt in. The $99.00 price for this conversion includes all labor, welding and shipping back to you, (in USA). Send your pedal support and your pedals with the ORDER FORM to the address on the form. Be sure to include name, return address and a phone number on the form. Payment can be included with the parts in the form of a money order, or you can use paypal. (see below) |
| Bearing Conversion Kit $40 Can be purchased for only $40 + $4.80 to cover Priority Mail shipping. (in USA) Requires welding and the removal of the pedals and pedal support assembly in order to install kit. Uses original clutch pedal shaft. Once the pedal support assembly is removed from the car, the modification takes less than one hour. Can be done with a stick, TIG or MIG welder. Instructions for simple step-by-step installation included with purchase of bearing conversion kit. |
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| Yes, they are easily replaceable, but if the plastic ones lasted 30 years, these should last forever. |
| FAQ's What if my pedal hanger assembly is worn so badly that a replacement bushing could not be installed? Are the bearings replaceable? What about ball bearings for automatic equipped cars for the brake pedal? Which is better? Ballbearings or roller bearings? |
| This kit will repair even the most badly worn hanger assemblies, even if the pot metal bushing is completely gone. (See picture at right) |
| This kit will work for that application as well, but is not really necessary as the pedal will still have the original plastic bushings fitting it to the shaft. This is an inexpensive way to repair a damaged hanger assembly, though. |
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| This is the support ring and the bearing. (2 ea. per set) |
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| Totally worn out, but still fixable |
| Bearings installed on 65-66 Mustang pedal support (Fits almost all early Fords) |
| Yes, just slide out the shaft and remove the bearings. Bearings are readily available. Replacement is unlikely, though - these will last a long time... |
| The cheap roller bearing kits that others offer for this swap have no inner bearing race. They rely on the shaft itself to act as the inner race. The shaft is a softer material and not suitable, plus every shaft has some damage or wear. Also, if the pedal support is worn even a small amount, the bearings will not fit tight into the pedal support. The MustangSteve sealed ballbearing setup has it's own inner race and works fine even if the shaft has severe wear. |
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| HOW TO PURCHASE
There are two ways to order from MustangSteve's 1. Pay with Money Order Print out ORDER FORM (click HERE) Enclose Money Order with form Mail Form and Payment to address on form 2. Pay with PayPal Send payment to steve@mustangsteve.com BE SURE to state what you are ordering ! (You can pay with credit card through Paypal) Click HERE to go to PayPal's web site. You must use the Paypal SEND MONEY feature to place a Paypal order, or email me and I will send a Paypal invoice to you so you can just click on PAY. I'll make it as easy as I can for you to order, but I do not have a shopping cart feature on this site in order to keep the cost to YOU as low as possible. MustangSteve's does not accept phone orders. |
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| Bearing Conversion Kit Parts A (2) Bearing support rings B (2) Sealed ballbearings C (2) Brake pedal spacers D (2) Brake pedal plastic bushings E (2) Pedal shaft shims F (1) Brake pedal pin plastic bushing |
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| IMPORTANT !!! When you send your parts for modification, send ONLY the pedal support, the clutch pedal and the brake pedal. Keep any small parts removed. It is important for me to have all three parts, as the modification service includes making sure your pedals are straight, and they align with each other evenly. Most pedal assemblies will require some realignment effort to get the pedals to align. The labor to do this is included in the price for this service. |
| NO EXTRA SHIPPING CHARGE when ordered with the Bearing Conversion Kit |
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