Master Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Clean the reservoir cap.
3. Remove the reservoir cap.
4. Siphon the fluid from the reservoir.
5. Disconnect the fluid level switch electrical connector.
6. Models without ABS: Remove the three brake pipes from the master cylinder (5) by loosening the brake pipe nuts (4).





7. Models with ABS: Remove the two brake pipes (7) from the master cylinder (6) and the proportioning valve (5) by loosening the brake pipe nuts.
8. Plug the open brake pipes in order to prevent the contamination and excessive loss of fluid.
9. Remove two master cylinder mounting nuts and washers.
10. Remove the master cylinder.
11. Remove the gasket from the vacuum booster.

Installation Procedure





1. Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the master cylinder and the new gasket to the vacuum booster. Secure with two mounting nuts (3) and washers.
- Tighten the master cylinder mounting nuts to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
3. Install the brake pipes to the master cylinder (and the proportioning valve on models with ABS). Secure with brake pipe nuts.
- Tighten the master cylinder brake pipe flare nuts to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the fluid level switch electrical connector.
5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement.
6. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.