Installation Instructions for the 
Turner Brake Car Kits

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TURNER BRAKE
STUDEBAKER & AVANTI
DELUXE BRAKE KIT PACKING LIST

1 - LEFT CALIPER MOUNTING ADAPTER

1 - RIGHT CALIPER MOUNTING ADAPTER

2 - SPINDLE WASHERS

6 - 3/8 x 24 X 2” GRADE 8 HEX HEAD BOLTS*

6 - 3/8   LOCK WASHERS

6 - 3/8 LOCKNUTS 

6 - BRACKET SPACERS

2 - GREASE SEAL TRACK ADAPTERS

2 - GREASE SEAL TRACK ADAPTERS

1 - REBUILT LEFT CALIPER ASSEMBLY, LOADED 

1 - REBUILT RIGHT CALIPER ASSEMBLY, LOADED

2 - BRAKE HOSES #38160

2 - NEW ROTORS WITH BEARINGS AND SEALS

1 - SET COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS

 *NOTE, EVEN THOUGH LOCK WASHERS ARE PROVIDED IN THIS BRAKE KIT, 
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE USE OF RED LOCTITE ON ALL BOLTS !!!

BEFORE YOU START, LOOK AT THE PRE-ASSEMBLED PARTS TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE LOCATION OF EACH PIECE AND PART! AND BE SURE TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!! AS YOUR SAFETY DEPENDS ON THE PROPER INSTALLATION OF THIS BRAKE KIT!

 

IF A POWER BOOSTER IS NOT USED! YOU MAY EXPERIENCE A HARDER BRAKE PEDAL, HOWEVER, WITH THE ADDITION OF THE DISC BRAKES, YOU WILL MOST LIKELY NOT NOTICE IT.

 

THIS KIT WAS DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THE STUDEBAKER AVANTI, HOWEVER SINCE STUDEBAKER USED THE SAME PASSENGER CAR SPINDLES FROM 1953-1966, AND AVANTI MOTORS USED THE SAME SPINDLES AS STUDEBAKER THRU 1984, THIS KIT IS COMPATIBLE WITH ALL. THIS KIT WILL ALSO WORK ON OTHER MODELS ALONG WITH THE AVANTI 2. HOWEVER, STUDEBAKER CHANGED FROM 4-1/2" x 15” WHEELS TO 5-1/2" WHEELS ON THE AVANTI. THEREFORE IF THIS KIT IS USED ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN AN AVANTI, YOU MAY HAVE TO USE 5-1/2" x 15” WHEELS OR THE NEW CALIPER MAY NOT CLEAR THE WHEEL!
 

***  IMPORTANT  ***
READ THIS SECTION ON NON-AVANTI INSTALLATIONS!!

IF THIS KIT IS USED ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN AN AVANTI, THE MASTER CYLINDER MUST BE DISASSEMBLED, AND THE RESIDUAL CHECK VALVE DEFEATED. THIS MUST BE DONE! OTHERWISE BRAKE LINE PRESSURE WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD UP AND EVENTUALLY LOCK UP THE FRONT BRAKES. TO DEFEAT THE RESIDUAL CHECK VALVE, (REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL FOR LOCATION) EITHER REMOVE THE VALVE ALTOGETHER OR PUNCH A SMALL HOLE IN IT TO DEFEAT ITS PURPOSE! IT MAY ALSO BE NECESSARY TO INSTALL A 2# RESIDUAL CHECK VALVE IN THE FRONT LINE AND 10# CHECK VALVE IN THE REAR LINE. IT MAY ALSO BE NECESSARY TO USE LATER STUDEBAKER BEARINGS, (A-2, A-6 GROUP)

 

Remove the stock Avanti/Studebaker brake parts as per the Avanti/Studebaker shop manual; be sure to also remove the stock caliper mounting brackets, and dust shields.

CLEAN AND INSPECT THE STOCK STUDEBAKER SPINDLES

CHECK THE ENCLOSED PARTS LIST AND BE SURE YOU RECEIVED ALL THE PARTS.  

      

In the kit you will see (2) cup-like machined sleeves, these are called grease seal track adapters. The purposes of these are to 1; space the rotor out to the proper location on the spindle and 2; provide a machined surface for the grease seal to ride.

 

This sleeve is purposely-machined .002" undersize to the thick part of the spindle, so when heated, it will expand to slide over the spindle and butt up solid against the face of the spindle. When the sleeve cools, it will shrink fit on to the spindle.

 

TO INSTALL THE GREASE SEAL TRACK ADAPTERS, A WELDING OR PROPANE TORCH MUST BE USED! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THIS PART WITHOUT HEATING IT UP!!!
 

Using a butane or welding torch, and a pair of channel lock pliers, heat up one of the grease seal track adapters, red hot, and slide it over the spindle. To make sure that the grease seal track adapter is properly seated up against the spindle flange, (SEE FIGURE 1, recessed end toward the motor) use a small piece of pipe and a hammer and GENTLY TAP on the face of the adapter to make sure that it butts up solid against the spindle flange. Repeat the same procedure for the other side. BE SURE TO GENTLY TAP THE ADAPTER, DO NOT BEAT IT ON!!

 

FIGURE 1 WITHOUT TRACK ADAPTER

FIGURE 1B, WITH TRACK ADAPTER

Now install the caliper mounting brackets to the inside of the spindle with 1 spacer per bolt., and lock washers, along with red loctite and TORQUE THESE BOLTS TO 45-50 FT. LBS. Also using RED LOCTITE!

 

The Ford rotors use the same wheel bearing as the Studebaker, the bolt pattern is also the same, However, THE FORD GREASE SEAL MUST BE USED. Ford part # C8AZ-1190-A. or an aftermarket seal # (6815)

 

Now install the Ford rotors (Ford part #C8OZ-1102-A) or the after-market R-M rotors (R-M # 6006), the only difference is the price. These rotors are from 1968-1969 Mustangs or Cougars. BE SURE TO ADJUST THE WHEEL BEARINGS PER THE STUDEBAKER SHOP MANUAL.


It may be necessary to use 2 axle nut washers to obtain the proper wheel bearing adjustment. If you experience a problem with the grease dust caps, try using the Mustang/Cougar caps. OR the stock Studebaker caps! (Lark type) they seem to be deeper then the new aftermarket caps.


Now it is time to install the Chrysler Calipers using the 14 x 1.25 x 35 mm bolts, washers and lock washers
You must install the pads into the caliper bracket, be sure to us disc brake grease on the slides.

 

Now the calipers and brake pads are ready for installation on the vehicle.

 

When mounting the calipers be sure to use the LEFT caliper on the LEFT side, and the RIGHT caliper on the RIGHT side, BE SURE THAT THE BLEEDER SCREWS ARE ON THE TOP OF THE CALIPER. The drivers’ side of the vehicle is the left side and the passenger side is the right side.

 

Before installing the calipers on the brackets, be sure to install the brake lines, Wagner # BH38160 , this hose is approximately 16 inches long. It is no longer necessary to start the banjo bolt in the caliper before installing it. This has been eliminated utilizing the S-10 4 X 4 calipers.

We here at TURNER BRAKE have strived to create the best product along with the ease of installation as we can. However, We cannot install each and every kit on a vehicle prior to delivery, if you or your mechanic does run into a problem. PLEASE let us know, so we can look into it, as we are constantly trying to improve our design.

TO INSURE YOUR SAFETY, We suggest after the first 1000 miles, you should pull one or both sides apart and inspect the spindles, and bearings for abnormal wear patterns. DO NOT REMOVE THE GREASE SEAL TRACK ADAPTERS. 

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DISC BRAKE KIT PART NUMBER LISTING

1 - LEFT TOWN & COUNTRY CALIPER - Part # FRC11879N

1 - RIGHT TOWN & COUNTRY CALIPER - Part # FRC11880N

2 - G.M. CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS - Part # H5004

1 SET - RAYBESTOS BRAKE PADS  - Part # MGD1273 MH

2 - RAYBESTOS BANJO BOLTS  - Part # H5387

2 - RAYBESTOS BRAKE LINES - Part # BH38160 

2 - FORD GREASE SEALS - Part # 6815

2 - FORD ROTORS - Part # C8OZ-1102-A

OR - RAYBESTES AFTERMARKET ROTORS - Part # 6006

1 - CHRYSLER ADJUSTABLE PROPORTIONING VALVE * - Part # P5249088

* MAY BE NECESSARY WITH DUAL MASTER CYLINDER EQUIPPED VEHICLES, AND MODELS OTHER THAN AVANTI’S

THIS STEP IS FOR NON AVANTI INSTALLATIONS ONLY
HOW TO REMOVE A RESIDUAL VALVE FROM A MASTER CYLINDER

[1] Master cylinders used in trailer Hydraulic surge brake couplers are available either fitted with a residual valve [check valve], or without the residual valve in place. If a trailer braking system uses drum brakes the master cylinder should be equipped with a residual valve. This check valve maintains approximately 10# to 15# of hydraulic pressure [priming pressure] on the hydraulic circuit, from the master cylinder out to the drum brake wheel cylinders. This reduces the time of brake activation, by overcoming the pressure created by the drum brake return spring.

 

[2] If , however the trailer is to be equipped with DISC Brakes the 10# to 15# pressure created by the residual valve will partially activate the disc brakes, during highway travel , causing brake overheating and failure.

 

[3] If the master cylinder is equipped with a residual valve it will be necessary to remove the residual valve to eliminate it's hydraulic effect on the disc brakes. WARNING: Puncturing the residual valve can damage components internal to the master cylinder, and should not be attempted.

 

[4] To remove the residual valve, proceed as follows. As per the drawing below, remove the rubber dust boot exposing the Snap Ring. Compress the snap ring and remove. Be aware that the return spring is under compression and upon removal of the snap ring, the piston may shoot out of the cylinder. You should use some counter acting force to retard this problem. Upon removal of the snap ring, remove the piston, and the return spring. As the return spring is removed you will find the Residual valve inserted into, and thereby affixed to the return spring. Snap the Residual valve out of the return spring, then reassemble the remaining components in the reverse order from disassembly. Note that there is a thick rubber washer in the far end of the master cylinder tube that probably did not come out when the other components were disassembled. This is the washer that the residual valve previously sealed against. It is important that this washer be left in place in the master cylinder. Because of it’s thickness it will provide proper spacing for the length of the return spring to properly operate with the new disc brake assembly.

 

[5] Now, upon final assembly you can use the master cylinder with your disc brake system.  

This brake kit utilizes, stock American made, modern brake parts from two major automobile manufactures.

 

This kit is designed to adapt these modern parts to the stock Studebaker spindles, without any permanent modifications to the spindle. The finest quality parts have been assembled for this kit. All of the bolts, lockwashers, and lock nuts are of grade 8 aircraft quality, NOTHING LESS WILL DO!

 

The stock Studebaker caliper-mounting adapter is held on by 3 3/8 x 1 3/4 grade 5 bolts with lockwashers. This kit utilizes 3, 3/8 x 2” grade 8 bolts, with lock washers and lock nuts. BE SURE TO USE RED LOCTITE ALONG WITH THE LOCK WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS!!

 

Also included in this kit are the proper torque specifications for each set of bolts, THESE MUST ALSO BE USED!!  A competent professional mechanic should install this kit. THE PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT.

Helpful Tips:

Be sure to torque ALL the bolts, they are only hand tight when I ship them out!

 

Do not try to rush assembly of this kit! YOUR life depends on proper installation of this kit.

 

All of the “wearable” parts are common off the shelf parts, available in almost all parts stores.

 

Should you have any questions, please call AFTER 7 PM eastern time, if you call before, leave a number where you can  
be reached AFTER 7 pm eastern time, As I run a large Collision Center for a large dealer in town.

 

I try to make the International Meet, York, and Reedsville each year. Stop by my booth and say HI! Stock Studebaker NON disc brake wheels will not clear the caliper, I recommend NEW wheels from Bob Ziff 215-428-9500

 

Brake fluid, I have used silicone fluid (DOT 5) in my 52 Commander, with NO “ill” effects, My 63 Avanti has regular (DOT 3) in it. Both work fine. BUT if you change to DOT 5, FLUSH the complete system out with alcohol! Better yet, rebuild and or replace all the wheels cylinders, hoses and master cylinder!

 

Be sure to CHECK ALL you steel lines for signs of rust! They are at least 40 years old!

 

It is “recommended” that brake hoses be replaces every 3-5 years! Not sure I agree 100% with that, but---
 

Turner Brake Warranty


This brake kit utilizes, stock American made, modern brake parts from two major automobile manufactures.

 

This kit is designed to adapt these modern parts to the stock Studebaker spindles, without any permanent modifications to the spindle. The finest quality parts have been assembled for this kit. All of the bolts, lockwashers, and lock nuts are of grade 8 aircraft quality, NOTHING LESS WILL DO!

 

The stock Studebaker caliper-mounting adapter is held on by 3 3/8 x 1 3/4 grade 5 bolts with lockwashers. This kit utilizes 4, 3/8 x 1 1/4 grade 8 bolts, with lock washers and lock nuts. BE SURE TO USE RED LOCTITE ALONG WITH THE LOCK WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS!!

 

Also included in this kit are the proper torque specifications for each set of bolts, THESE MUST ALSO BE USED!!  A competent professional mechanic should install this kit. THE PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT.

 

LIMITED WARRANTY

TURNER BRAKE, and it's affiliates, warrants to the original purchaser that it's product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase. All claims shall be made by returning the product; FREIGHT PRE-PAID, with proof of purchase to TURNER BRAKE.

 

If found to be defective in material or workmanship upon inspection, TURNER BRAKE will repair or replace the defective product. In no event shall this warranty exceed the original purchase price of this product.

 

This warranty shall not apply to products subjected to accident, negligence, alteration, abuse, misuse, racing purposes, improper installation, or unsuited uses. Furthermore, TURNER BRAKE shall not be liable for any consequential, special or contingent damages, or injury arising directly or indirectly from any defect in its goods or from use of goods, defective or not.

 

TURNER BRAKE'S only obligation will be to repair or replace material defects proven to be defective; neither seller nor manufacturer will be liable for any loss, injury, or consequential damages, arising from use or inability to use this product.

 

IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND IN LIEU OF THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
 

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