Brake Master Cylinder: Tools and Equipment

BASIC SERVICE (Removal and Installation)

- Fender cover (servicing and bleeding a master-cylinder can be a messy process)

WARNING: DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid is very corrosive to the vehicles finish and electrical connections.

- Drip pan.
- Complete set of combination wrenches or sockets.

Brake Bleeding Setup:

- Brake bleeding device:
- Pressure bleeder or
- Vacuum bleeder or
- One-man brake bleeder kit or
- Length of clear plastic hose (3/16 inch ID) and a glass jar.

Brake Booster Gauge:

- Pushrod adjusting gauge.
- Brake adjusting tool (rear brake adjustment should be checked)
- Clean shop towels.

OPTIONAL
- Master Cylinder brake bleeding kit (contains plastic fittings and hoses used for bleeding master cylinders)
- Suction bulb (for removing brake fluid from reservoir)

IF MASTER-CYLINDER IS OVERHAULED

Snap Ring:

- Snap-ring pliers

Removing The Reservoir:

- Small pry bar (for separating the reservoir from the cylinder)
- Feeler gauges (for checking piston to cylinder clearance).