Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement
Master Cylinder Reservoir ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Remove the master cylinder from the vehicle.
2. Secure the master cylinder in a vise. Do not clamp the master cylinder body, secure only at the flange.
3. Carefully remove the brake master cylinder reservoir retaining pins.
4. Remove the reservoir from the master cylinder by pulling the reservoir straight up and away from the cylinder.
5. Remove the seals from the master cylinder.
Installation Procedure
1. Inspect the reservoir for cracks or deformation. If found, replace the reservoir.
2. Clean the reservoir with denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
3. Dry the reservoir with non-lubricated, filtered air.
4. Lubricate the new seals and the outer surface area of the reservoir-to-housing barrels with Delco Supreme 11 GM P/N 12377967, Canadian P/N 992667 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
5. Install the lubricated seals, make sure they are fully seated.
6. Install the reservoir to the master cylinder by pressing the reservoir straight down on the master cylinder until the pin holes are aligned.
7. Carefully tap the reservoir retaining pins into place to secure the reservoir.
8. Install the cover on the reservoir.
9. Remove the master cylinder from the vice.
10. Install the master cylinder.