Brake Fluid: Service and Repair

Brake Fluid Reservoir Removal

CAUTION: Remove the brake fluid reservoir only when it must be replaced because of damage or leaks.





1. Disconnect the harness connector that is mounted to the top of the brake fluid reservoir.





2. Remove the brake fluid level switch and wire harness. Slide the switch out of the reservoir. It is not necessary to drain the fluid.
3. For vehicles with the manual transaxle, disconnect the clip that secures the clutch hose connection to the master cylinder and move the clip out of the way.





4. Remove the clutch hose from the master cylinder.
5. Remove the screw that holds the brake fluid reservoir to the master cylinder body.
6. Remove the reservoir from the retaining clamps by gently prying the reservoir upward with a screwed river.





7. Remove the brake fluid reservoir from the master cylinder body by tilting the reservoir and pulling it upward.





8. Remove and discard the brake fluid reservoir seals from the master cylinder body.

Brake Fluid Reservoir Installation
1. Lubricate the new brake fluid reservoir seals with clean brake fluid.
2. Install the brake fluid reservoir seals into the master cylinder body.





3. Install the brake fluid reservoir onto the master cylinder body.





4. For vehicles with the manual transaxle, install the clutch hose connection to the master cylinder with the clip.
5. Add the brake fluid.
6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
7. Bleed the brake system.
8. Lower the vehicle.





9. Install the low brake fluid level switch by pushing it into the side of the brake fluid reservoir opposite the engine.
10. Install the connector for the low brake fluid level switch assembly by sliding it into its mount on the top of the brake fluid reservoir.





11. Connect the brake fluid level switch to the wiring harness.