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Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement

1. Clean master cylinder housing, then remove reservoir caps.
2. Using a suitable tool remove brake fluid from reservoir, then secure master cylinder in a suitable vise.

Fig 23 Type 4 Reservoir Retaining Pin Removal:





3. Remove two reservoir to master cylinder retaining pins.
4. Rock reservoir from side to side and remove from master cylinder. Do not use any tools when removing reservoir from master cylinder, damage to reservoir may result.
5. Remove sealing grommets.
6. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. Lubricate new sealing grommets with brake fluid.
b. Ensure reservoir is seated properly against sealing grommets.
c. Refer to Hydraulic System/Service and Repair/Brake System Bleed to bench bleed master cylinder. This model uses ISO style flares that are of metric dimension. Use ISO style tubing flares and metric tubing when performing any repairs.