Factory Five Clutch Quadrant actuator retrofit and observations

[Rootbeer Roadster]

Recently I installed the clutch pedal fix from Factory Five. It includes all the parts and hardware needed to install a clutch quadrant actuator, a nice access panel for the top of the foot-box and very good directions. I have a removable foot box access panel so I can't comment on the piece that Factory Five provided. As others have reported the hardest part of the installation is removing the snap ring from the shaft and the bolt from the pedal arm. I found removing my seat and getting under the dash made the job easier than trying to work from the top only. After I finished I noticed my clutch pedal position had changed and needed to be raised up about an inch. This is due to the soft connection between the pedal and the actuator. Getting to the adjustment screw was somewhat difficult but doable. The pedal feels different than before, but after one drive I'm already used to it. This looks like a good fix for the pedal since most of the twisting force is now on the quadrant instead of being shared by the pedal. I read all the threads about going hydraulic or using the special pedal and quadrant from Fortes, but in the end I trust Factory Five and believe the fix they designed should be sufficient to prevent the pedal from breaking. The fact that they sent it without me asking and did it for free says a lot about how they operate. Once again they did the right thing. Thank you Factory Five.

This is what it looks like before the fix
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc170/silverstreak02/IMG_3611.jpg

After the fix
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc170/silverstreak02/IMG_3696_zpse62e5a0a.jpg

The mystery part I never found a place for.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc170/silverstreak02/IMG_3699_zps34ea1977.jpg

Jeff

[Mustang Man]

Jeff, I helped Tip install his upgrade kit over the weekend as well. I saw that nut and wondered what it was for and Tip said it might have already been on his workbench. Glad to know I'm not nuts! (no pun intended)...

As for the upgrade, Tip opted for the upgraded pedals too, so we did both. The clutch pedal wasn't bad, but the brake pedal is a tight fit unless you clearance the steel mounting plate for the Wilwood master bracket. We found a lot of galling/grooves in both pedal pivot pins. They were installed dry (the FFR instructions do not state to lubricate) so upon reinstallation we polished them with emery paper and lubed with anti-seize.

As for the snap rings, we found it best to use a small 90-degree pliers and "preload" the pliers with the snap ring before getting under the dash. The snap rings CAN be over stretched easily, so something to watch out for those that are doing this upgrade soon.

HTH...
Mark

[LuckyWinner]

Is this retofit needed on the MK4?

[cobrajj]

Just talked to FFR and the gold colored nylok nut that was included with the quadrant retro fit kit is not needed. No idea why it was included.

[cob427sc]

The retor fit is for older models. No need on Mark IV.