Master Cylinder, Brake, L.H.D

Master cylinder, brake

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work





Ignition off.

Remove:
- the battery. See: Battery Removal and Replacement
- the 3 screws (1)
- the battery box (2).

Removal

Removing splash guards




Remove the 3 clips holding the cowl.




Carefully lift up the cowl. Remove the 2 clips for the protective cover. Remove the protective cover over the brake fluid reservoir.





Remove:
- the plastic nut, x 1
- the upper protective cover for the firewall.

Removing the master cylinder





Note! Clean the brake tube terminals at the master cylinder and anti-lock brake system unit. Place paper under the master cylinder. This is to protect the paintwork from damage if brake fluid is spilled.

Remove:
- the connector on the brake fluid reservoir
- the 2 nuts
- the 2 brake pipes from the master cylinder. Install the sealing plugs
- the feeder hose for the clutch cylinder. Install the sealing plugs
- the master cylinder.

Transferring components
Transfer the brake fluid reservoir to the new master cylinder. See: Reservoir, brake fluid, L.H.D Service and Repair.

Note! Only use brake fluid to lubricate the O-rings in the brake system.

Installation

Installing master cylinder

Note! For tightening torques, see: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications.

Install:
- the 2 brake pipes. Tighten. See: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications
- the 2 M8 nuts
- the connector on the brake fluid reservoir
- the feeder hose for the clutch cylinder.

Bleeding brake systems
Bleed the brake system. See: Brake system bleeding Service and Repair.
Check that the brake pipe connections are sealed.
Check the brake fluid level.

Installing the protective covers





Install:
- the protective cover for the firewall
- the plastic nut, x 1.




Install the protective cover over the brake fluid reservoir. Carefully lift up the cowl. Install the 2 clips for the protective cover.




Install the 3 clips holding the cowl.

Finishing






Install:
- the battery box (2)
- the 1 M6 screws (3)
- the battery as shown: Battery Removal and Replacement.