Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair

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. With the engine off, press the brake pedal several times to deplete the brake booster vacuum.
2. Remove the battery tray.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Use a suitable suction device to drain the brake master cylinder reservoir.
5. Disconnect the master cylinder brake fluid level indicator switch electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the brake tubes from the master cylinder.
^ To install, tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).
^ Cap the brake tubes and plug the master cylinder ports.

7. NOTE: Make sure that the master cylinder-to-booster seal is removed with the master cylinder.

Remove and discard the 2 brake master cylinder-to-brake booster nuts and remove the brake master cylinder.
^ To install, tighten 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Bleed the brake system.
^ Test the brake system for correct operation.