1967 - 1969 Camaro McLeod Hydraulic Conversion Firewall Kit

New 67- 69 Camaro Hydraulic Clutch Linkage Conversion Kit from McLeod is a great upgrade to your ride. This is a Hydraulic Clutch Linkage Conversion Kit for First Gen. Camaro owners. Now you can replace the inefficient mechanical clutch linkage on with this new McLeod Hydraulic Kit. Ideal for better performance of the clutch system and better durability. This hydraulic kit is designed specifically for your 67, 68, or 69 Camaro. This Kit include's a new master cylinder / slave cylinder, mounting bracket, clutch pedal, hardware, reservoir and lines. An additional benefit when installing this McLeod hydraulic kit is the self-adjusting bearing feature. No more adjusting the clutch every 4-6 months. The hydraulic kit will allow the bearing to self adjust when the disc wears throughout it is life cycle. This kit will also fit 1968 to 1974 Nova models. Perfect for Automatic to Manual Shift Conversion and also LS conversions with 5 or 6-speed transmissions.

• Hose Size: AN-4
  
• Master Cylinder Bore Size: 3/4"
• Master Cylinder Included: Yes
  

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Hydraulic bearing Must Be Purchased Separately

PART NUMBER: CLU-600

• 1) Remove all of the existing factory mechanical clutch linkage components. (Clutch rod, bell crank or Z bar) from under the dash and at the bell housing area
• 2) Remove the brake master cylinder and booster assembly (if equipped). Carefully remove the brake lines from the master cylinder and mark them to be certain they are reinstalled into the correct ports. Brake lines may need to be rerouted if interference occurs. Only use proper steel brake lines when rerouting the brake lines.
• 3) Disassemble the pedals from the pedal box. Note order of all parts (spacers, washers, nylon washers etc.) during disassembly. The pivot rod at the top of the box is secured with a spring clip. Remove the clip and slide the pivot rod out of the box. Install the supplied McLeod pedal, then the brake pedal along with the above mentioned spacers and washers. Reinstall the spring clip. Both pedals should now be securely mounted and travel through their complete arc. Be sure to install the rubber pedal covers at this time. See Fig 3
• 4) Assemble the McLeod master cylinder to the mounting plate with supplied screws and lock washers. Tighten screws securely. Install the mounting plate/McLeod master cylinder assembly, passing the pushrod through the firewall. See Fig 2. Re-install the factory brake master cylinder onto the mounting bracket. Install washers and nuts. Tighten all four fasteners securely.
• 5) Assemble the rod end attached to the push rod to the new pedal with the supplied hardware in this order……bolt, flat washer, rod end on the end of the push rod, spacer, pedal, flat washer, lock washer and nut. Tighten nut securely. Remove the heavy pedal return spring from the pedal if present. Swing the pedal through its range of motion to be certain there is no interference with any component including wires and or hoses. See Figure 3.
• 6) Mount the master cylinder reservoir in a convenient location above the master cylinder.. Connect the reservoir to the master cylinder with the red hose. Secure the reservoir and hose with supplied clamps.
• 7) Fill the master cylinder reservoir with Dot 3 or 4 brake fluid (Do not use DOT 5 brake fluid!). Before connecting the bottom of the AN4 line to the slave cylinder stroke the pedal a few times to bleed the upper system. Connect the McLeod master cylinder to the slave cylinder with the supplied AN4 line and bleed system completely.
• 8) Adjustments to the pedal height can be made at the rod end attached to the bracket on the clutch pedal. The pedal must travel the full range of motion to allow full clutch release before the pedal contacts the floor. The push rod must not bottom out into the clutch master cylinder. Be certain to tighten the rod end jam nut when adjustment is complete. (Don’t preload the Master Cylinder)
• 9) Re-install the brake lines to the brake master cylinder and bleed the brakes.
• Limited Warranty
• McLeod Racing LLC, Products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of ninety (90) days, from the date of purchase. McLeod does not warrant or make any representations concerning its products when not installed and used strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for such; installation and operation, and in accordance with good installation and maintenance practices of the automotive industry. McLeod will not be held liable for the labor charges and other intangible or consequent losses that might be claimed as a result of the failure of any part, nor shall it be liable for damages or injury to persons or property resulting from the misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.
• No merchandise may be returned for any reason unless prior return merchandise authorization number (RMA) has been obtained from McLeod. McLeod reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claim to determine whether or not any such part has failed because of a defect in material or workmanship. McLeod obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing, replacing or crediting, at its option, any part found to be defective. All products returned to McLeod for warranty inspection must be prepaid by the customer under this warranty. There are no other warranties, either expressed or implied, which extend beyond those set forth in the preceding paragraphs.
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