Removal and Replacement

Master Cylinder

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with the painted surface of the 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 carefully 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 each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
Master cylinder mounting nut
13 Nm (1.33 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
Piping flare nut
15 Nm (1.53 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)

CAUTION:
Be sure to use recommended brake fluid.

3) Bleed air from the brake system.