Master Cylinder Removal and Installation

Brake Master Cylinder

Material:

Removal and Installation

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

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CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. Position the A/C suction accumulator aside.
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Position the accumulator aside.





2. Disconnect the brake fluid sensor electrical connector.
3. If equipped with a manual transmission, remove the clutch hose clamp and disconnect the clutch hose from the brake fluid reservoir.

4. NOTE: Cap the brake lines and plug the master cylinder ports.

Disconnect the 2 brake tubes from the master cylinder.
- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove and discard the 2 nuts and remove the brake master cylinder.
- To install, tighten 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the master cylinder.