FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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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.
- Never reuse brake fluid.
- Do not reuse master cylinder O-ring.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

REMOVAL

1.Drain the brake fluid. Drain And Refill.
2.Remove the battery and battery tray as necessary. Removal and Replacement, Removal And Installation.
3.Remove the air cleaner and air duct. Service and Repair (MR-20DE), Service and Repair (QR-25DE).
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.
- Do not reuse master cylinder O-ring.
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. Service and Repair (MR-20DE), Service and Repair (QR-25DE).
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).Refer toService and Repair, or Air Bleeding Procedure.