Fluid Reservoir Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove reservoir cap and empty fluid into drain container.
2. Clamp cylinder body in vise with brass protective jaws.





3. Remove pins that retain reservoir to master cylinder. Use hammer and pin punch to remove pins.





4. Loosen reservoir from grommets with pry tool.

Brake Fluid Reservoir Removal:

5. Remove reservoir by rocking it to one side and pulling free of grommets.

Grommet Removal:

6. Remove old grommets from cylinder body.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Do not use any type of tool to install the grommets. Tools may cut, or tear the grommets creating a leak problem after installation. Install the grommets using finger pressure only.

Brake Fluid Reservoir Grommet Installation:

1. Lubricate new grommets with clean brake fluid and Install new grommets in cylinder body. Use finger pressure to install and seat grommets.
2. Start reservoir in grommets. Then rock reservoir back and forth while pressing downward to seat it in grommets.
3. Install pins that retain reservoir to cylinder body.
4. Fill and bleed master cylinder on bench before installation in vehicle.