Master Cylinder Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage electrical connections and painted surfaces. Use shop cloths, drip pans and fender covers to prevent brake fluid from contacting these areas.

Removing/Installing Master Cylinder Assembly:

Removal:
1. Clean area around reservoir and brake pipes at master cylinder.
2. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder with a syringe.
3. Disconnect the four brake pipes.

NOTE: After disconnecting, cap or tape the opening of the brake pipes to prevent entry of foreign matter.

4. Disconnect the brake level warning switch connector.
5. Remove the two nuts.
6. Remove the master cylinder from the booster.

Installation:

NOTE: Adjust the length of the booster push rod before installing the master cylinder.

1. Install the master cylinder to the booster and torque attaching nuts to 12.7 Nm.m (9.39 ft. lbs.).
2. Connect the brake level warning switch connector.
3. Connect the four brake pipes and torque to 15.7 Nm (11.56 ft. lbs.).
4. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid and bleed the brake system. Refer to Brakes/Service and Repair/Bleeding Procedure. Service and Repair
5. Check and adjust the brake pedal.