FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Press the brake pedal several times to exhaust all vacuum in the system.
2. Remove brake tubes from primary and secondary outlet ports of brake master cylinder.
3. Disconnect the brake warning indicator switch connector.
4. For vehicles with ABS and Traction Control, remove the two bolts which attach the proportioning valve bracket to the brake master cylinder. Secure the proportioning valve and brake tubes in a position to prevent damage or loss of brake fluid.
5. Remove two nuts retaining brake master cylinder to power brake booster assembly.
6. Slide brake master cylinder forward and upward from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position brake master cylinder as an assembly on studs on booster assembly.
2. Install retaining nuts. Tighten retaining nuts to 21-29 Nm (16-21 ft. lbs.).
3. Fasten the proportioning valve bracket to the master cylinder. Tighten the two bolts to 19-26 Nm (14-19 ft. lbs.).
4. Install primary and secondary brake tubes to brake master cylinder outlet ports. Tighten to 14-20 Nm (10-15 lb. ft).
5. Connect brake warning indicator switch connector.
6. Fill brake master cylinder with specified DOT-3 brake fluid to between MAX line and 4.0 mm (0.16 inch) below MAX line of brake master cylinder reservoir.
7. Bleed master cylinder. Bleeding
8. Operate brakes several times, then check for external hydraulic leaks.