Master Cylinder Replacement

Master Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Apply the parking brake and block the wheels.
2. Disconnect the brake pipes from the master cylinder.

Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

3. Install the rubber plugs the brake pipe ends.
4. Remove the master cylinder nuts and bolts.
5. Remove the master cylinder from the vehicle.
6. Drain the master cylinder reservoir of all the brake fluid.
7. Remove the reservoir from the master cylinder, if needed.




























Installation Procedure

1. Install the reservoir on the master cylinder, if needed.
2. Fill the master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid.
3. Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding.
4. Install the master cylinder to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Install the master cylinder bolts and nuts
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 36 N.m (27 lb ft).
6. Remove the rubber plugs from the brake lines
7. Connect the brake pipes to the master cylinder.
Tighten
Tighten the pipe nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
8. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.