FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Without Antilock Brakes

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.

1. Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Brake Bleeding.

Master Cylinder:




2. Position master cylinder over booster push rod and onto two studs on booster assembly.
3. Install master cylinder mounting nuts and tighten to 21-29 Nm (16-21 ft lb).
4. Install brake tubes to master cylinder and pressure control valve (wagon only) outlet ports. Tighten the tube nuts to 16-20 Nm (12-15 ft lb).
5. Connect brake warning indicator connector.
6. Fill master cylinder with DOT 3 brake fluid to MAX line on side of reservoir.
7. Perform system brake bleeding procedures.
8. Operate brakes several times, then check for external hydraulic leaks.