Tilton Firewall-Mount (98-1205) - Manual

Description
Minimizing friction and flex in the pedal assembly and the master cylinders maximizes driver
control. The Tilton overhung pedal assembly with forward mounted master cylinders effectively
handles these critical issues. In addition this assembly is highly adjustable for different drivers
and tracks, easy to install and maintain, and does all of this in a very lightweight package.
Master cylinDer anD peDal asseMbly installation
1. A pedal assembly can only be as rigid as its mounting system in the car.
See Mounting Options on page 2 for suggested mounting techniques.
2. Use of the Tilton firewall plate (P/N: 72-799) will allow the entire assembly with master
cylinders to be installed as one unit. See Mounting Options on page 2 for firewall
modification instructions.
3. Select the brake pedal motion ratio (6.25:1, 5.37:1, 4.70:1). They are marked on the balance
bar mount. Make sure that the balance bar mount is firmly against the back face of the brake
pedal and tighten the two fasteners to 72 in-lbs.
4. The balance bar clevises are of two different lengths. The longer clevis is used with the master
cylinder for the front brakes. If you wish to reverse the position of the clevises do it now.
5. Set the center-to-center distance on the two balance bar clevises at 2.60". A good place to
start is with both clevises equally spaced from the pedal (middle balance bar position).
6. Remove the long bolt that mounts the three master cylinders. Remove the four master cylin-
der spacers from the frame.
7. If you are using the Tilton firewall plate (P/N: 72-799), slip it into place on the pedal assembly
now. After installation of the pedal assembly into the car, the plate will be on the driver's side
of the firewall with the perimeter seal against the firewall.
8. Reinstall the two center master cylinder spacers in the frame. A small amount of RTV will keep
the spacers in place during assembly.
9. It is best to install the master cylinders on the pedal assembly before placing the assembly in
the car. Push the master cylinder hex end cap through the rubber boots in the firewall plate,
reinstall the mounting bolt through the three master cylinders, and tighten the nut to 120
in-lbs.
10. Thread the three pushrods in the clevises eight revolutions. This will be .333". Final pedal
position adjustment will be made later.
11. Since the brake pushrods are threaded equal amounts and the clevises have two different
lengths, the balance bar will be at a 5° angle. This is by design and will be addressed in the
Pedal Positioning section.
12. Mount the pedal assembly into the car. Use of high strength fasteners and safety wire for the
four mounting bolts is recommended.
13. From inside the engine compartment, tighten the firewall plate in place.
peDal positioning
1. Thread the clutch master cylinder pushrod in until the desired pedal height is achieved.
Keep at least .300" of pushrod threaded into the clevis. Tighten the pushrod locking nut.
2. If your hydraulic release bearing requires the use of a positive stop, a bolt that threads into
the back of the clutch pedal and a locking nut have been provided. You may need to use a bolt of a different length.
See your hydraulic release bearing instructions for adjusting the pedal stop.
3. Adjust the brake pedal height by threading both brake master cylinder pushrods in or out of the clevises equal amounts.
Keep at least .300" of pushrod threaded into the clevises. Tighten the two pushrod locknuts once the proper pedal position is
achieved. The pushrod has two flats to accept a 5/16" wrench.
4. The front master cylinder will require more stroke to operate than the rear once the system has been bled. After bleeding,
check to make sure the balance bar is parallel with the firewall when the brakes have been applied with the normal wheel lock-
ing force. If not, loosen the locknuts, readjust, and retighten the locknuts.
5. The footpad positions can be adjusted left and right in .26" increments. The bolt pattern is offset, so, turning the pad 180°
allows the smaller increments. Always use all four mounting screws per pad and a removable thread locking compound.
900 Series Firewall-mount Pedal Assembly
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 98
-12
05