Removal and Replacement
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Removal and Installation
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 the brake fluid. Removal and Replacement.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray as necessary. Trouble Diagnosis With Multitasking Battery Diagnostic Station Removal and Replacement, "Removal and Installation (MR20DE
Removal And Installation.
3. Remove the air cleaner and air duct. Removal And Installation (MR20DE), Removal And Installation, "Removal and Installation" (QR25DE).
4. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch harness connector.
5. Disconnect the hose to clutch master cylinder (if equipped) from the brake fluid reservoir.
NOTE:
Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
6. Remove the brake tubes from master cylinder using a suitable tool.
NOTE:
Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
7. Remove the master cylinder and reservoir assembly nuts, and remove the master cylinder and reservoir 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 and reservoir assembly to brake booster assembly, and tighten master cylinder and reservoir assembly 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 tubes to master cylinder, then tighten flare nuts to the specified torque using a suitable tool. Diagrams.
3. Connect the hose to clutch master cylinder (if equipped) from the brake fluid reservoir.
4. Connect brake fluid level switch harness connector and clutch master cylinder hose (if equipped).
5. Install the air cleaner and air duct. Removal And Installation (MR20DE), Removal And Installation, "Removal and Installation" (QR25DE).
6. Install the battery and battery tray as necessary. Removal and Replacement, Removal And Installation.
7. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed the air from the brake system and clutch system (if equipped). Service and Repair, or Air Bleeding Procedure.