Master Brake Cylinder

Master Brake Cylinder

Disassembly

- Clean the master cylinder housing and brake fluid reservoir. Use only brake parts cleaner or equivalent.

- Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap. Empty as much brake fluid as possible from the reservoir.


When removing the fluid reservoir from the master cylinder, do not attempt to pry it off using any type of tool. This can damage the fluid reservoir or master cylinder housing.








- Remove the screw (2) fastening the fluid reservoir (1) to the master cylinder housing.






- Pull the reservoir (1) straight up and remove it from the grommet seals in master cylinder housing (2).






- If the reservoir is being replaced, remove the fluid level switch (2). To do so, push up on the tab (1) at the bottom of the reservoir and pull the brake fluid level switch out.






- Remove the vacuum seal (2) from the master cylinder mounting flange (1).

Assembly






- Install a new vacuum seal (2) on the master cylinder mounting flange (1) making sure the seal fits squarely in its groove.






- If removed, align the brake fluid level switch with its mounting hole on the left side of the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir. Push the switch (2) into the fluid reservoir until the switch retaining tab snaps into place (1) on the bottom of the reservoir.






- Lubricate the reservoir mounting area with fresh clean brake fluid. Place the reservoir (1) in position over the grommet seals in the master cylinder (2). Slide the reservoir into the grommet seals by firmly pressing down on the fluid reservoir. Once installed, make sure fluid reservoir is touching the top of both grommet seals.






- Install the fluid reservoir mounting screw (2). Tighten the screw to 5.5 Nm (48 in. lbs.).

- Thoroughly bleed the master cylinder before installing it. Refer to => [ Master Cylinder Bleeding ] Master Cylinder Bleeding.

- Install the master cylinder. Refer to => [ Master Brake Cylinder ] Master Brake Cylinder.











Edition 112410