| 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 eat 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 hanger 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 hanger assembly so the shaft pivots on sealed ball bearings. It can also be used to repair hopelessly worn out hanger assemblies. Even the worst case scenario can be repaired with this kit, and can be done for less than the price of a new hanger assembly containing the old design pot metal bushings! 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 hanger assembly. Removes all play from the clutch pedal. This makes for a much smoother and stronger clutch pedal, decreased pedal effort, and allows the use of stronger pressure plates or performance clutches without clutch pedal shaft wear. |
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Pedal Shaft Replacement $25 If your shaft is so worn that it cannot be reused, add $25 to the above rebuild price. (I do not sell the shafts by themselves - you can get them through most Mustang parts vendors.) I only offer them if I am rebuilding the pedal assembly. 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 $90 (This is the most popular method) Ship your pedal hanger 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, ready to bolt in. The price for this conversion is $76 + $14 to cover shipping back to you. Send your pedal hanger assembly and your pedals to me at the address on the order form. Be sure to include return address and a phone number. |
| Conversion Kit $40 Can be purchased for only $40 + $4.60 to cover shipping. It requires welding and the removal of the pedals and hanger assembly from the car in order to install it. Uses original clutch pedal shaft. Once the hanger is removed from the car, the modification takes less than one hour and can be done with a stick welder or a wire welder. |
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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 production support ring and the bearing. (2 ea. per set) |
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| Totally worn out, but still fixable |
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| Bearings installed on 65-66 Mustang pedal hanger (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. |