Removal and Installation

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

Removal and Installation

Exploded View BR-16:

CAUTION: Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, immediately wipe them with cloth and wash it away with water.

REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid.
2. Remove battery.
3. Remove air cleaner and air duct.
4. Disconnect brake fluid level switch harness connector.
5. Disconnect hose to clutch master cylinder (if equipped) from brake fluid reservoir.
6. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube from master cylinder.
7. Remove master cylinder assembly nuts, and remove master cylinder assembly.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
^ Refill using recommended brake fluid.
^ Never reuse drained brake fluid.
^ Check if the rod of primary piston has dust or scratches.

1. Install master cylinder to brake booster assembly, and tighten nuts to the specified torque.





CAUTION:
^ Do not damage or strain rod of primary piston.
^ Apply silicone grease for O-ring, primary piston rod and to inside of booster.

2. Install brake tube to master cylinder, and temporarily tighten the flare nuts on the brake tube to master cylinder by hand.
3. Install brake tube to brake hose, then tighten flare nut to the specified torque using a flare nut torque wrench.
4. Connect brake fluid level switch harness connector and clutch master cylinder hose (if equipped).
5. Refill new brake fluid and bleed air.