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• Brand:

  

  

• SKU:

  382802-S100

• Other Names:

  Nut Hex

• Description:

  This is the genuine Ford hex head nut in the 3/8-16 size, catalogued as a brake master cylinder mounting nut and also used in general fastening locations. The nut threads onto a stud or bolt to clamp a component in place, and at the master cylinder it secures the unit to the brake booster or firewall so the cylinder stays solidly mounted and the pushrod geometry remains correct. A loose or missing master cylinder nut can allow the cylinder to shift, producing a spongy or inconsistent brake pedal and potentially a fluid leak at the joint, so a correct, properly torqued nut is important to brake system integrity. The nut is also a useful general-purpose 3/8-16 hex nut for other locations where the same thread is used. Fitting the correct nut restores a sound, torqueable joint. For a proper repair, match the thread size and pitch to the stud, make sure the mating surfaces are clean, and tighten to the specification for the joint, taking particular care to follow the brake system torque values when used at the master cylinder. Avoid reusing a nut with damaged or galled threads. Because the same nut serves several locations, confirm the application and required specification before ordering. Genuine Ford construction ensures the nut matches the original thread size, head design and strength class for a correct, reliable joint.

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