Removal and Replacement

Master Cylinder
REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with vehicle body. If it does, wash off with water and wipe away completely.

1. Drain brake fluid from the reservoir tank completely.
2. Disconnect the harness connector of the fluid level gauge.
3. Remove the brake pipe from the master cylinder.
4. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts, and remove the master cylinder from the brake booster.

INSTALLATION
1. Replace the O-ring for the master cylinder with a new part.

CAUTION: Be careful not to install the O-ring in the wrong location.





2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Master cylinder mounting nut 13 N-m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
Piping flare nut
Model with ABS 15 N-m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
Model with VDC 19 N-m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Be sure to use recommended brake fluid.

3. Bleed air from brake system.