Brake Master Cyl push rod & Steering rack extensions

[cmsu]

Hi, I tried searching but could not find the answer, maybe my terminology entered in the search engine is incorrect IDK, but if someone can answer my question or post up a link I'd appreciate it pictures would be great, thanks in advance:

I intend to build my car as close to the true concept of the original FFR ideology (i.e. the single donor concept)


1) I am having trouble installing the donor push rod from the 87 Mustang GT to the donor master cylinder. There is a picture in the manual of the push rod and mine looks exactly like the picture in the manual, there is a round "fixture" approx. 1" in diameter installed on the rod approx. 2" from the master cylinder end of the rod that appears to be getting in the way. Am I supposed to take that off?? Do I cut it off, press it off??

I am going with the manual brakes and I have already modified the brake pedal assembly and moved the pivot assemble as per the manual.

2) When I install the 87 Mustang GT steering rack and add the FFR extensions to the rack the inner and outer tie-rod ends up at the limits of their adjustability, I assume I can just remove the rack extensions but if someone could confirm that would be great.



I am going to post this question in the ask a FFR tech section as well but any and all help is greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!

[michael everson]

On the push rod, heat up the piece on the end until the plastic retainer melts and then pull it off. All you will be left with is a ball on the end.

On the power steering, not sure if all years need the extension. If you do need them, what's to stop you from trimming the length of the outer tie rod?
Mike

[cmsu]

thanks Mike, so the push rod should be just the rod with nothing on it just a rod with a balled end that goes into the master cylinder and the other end has the hole for the brake pedal.

I didn't see that I had to remove the "disc fixture" in the manual and when I saw the pix of it in the manual with that disc I presumed I was good to go!

Thanks again!!

[cmsu]

40648

ok, I still need help with this, sorry, the fixture on the end of the rod is metal I have attached a pix so that you all can hopefully see what I'm talking about, I took it off the donor 6 years ago so I know that this rod and the Master Cylinder go together, thanks in advance for your help.

[cmsu]

40648

ok, I still need help with this, sorry, the fixture on the end of the rod is metal I have attached a pix (from the FFR manual) so that you all can hopefully see what I'm talking about, I took it off the donor 6 years ago so I know that this rod and the Master Cylinder go together, thanks in advance for your help.

[michael everson]

Heat it up with a torch until it can be removed. there is a plastic insert inside of it keeping it from falling off.
Mike

[cmsu]

Thanks again Mike I didn't realize the plastic retainer was under the metal piece, I will give it a shot, thanks for posting back!!

[cmsu]

Hi Mike, I wanted to jump back in here and let you know that I was able to get the disc off of the brake push rod by using heat as you stated and also to thank you for your help!!!!!!!