Removal and Replacement

Master Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.


Caution:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution.

1. Remove and properly dispose of the brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir.

2. Disconnect the brake fluid level indicator switch electrical connector.





3. Disconnect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (1).

4. Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.





5. Disconnect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (1).

6. Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.





7. Remove the master cylinder nuts (1).





8. Remove the master cylinder (1) and the master cylinder seal (2).

9. Inspect the master cylinder seal for damage and replace, if necessary.

Installation Procedure

1. Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding.





2. Install the master cylinder (1) and the master cylinder seal (2).





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the master cylinder nuts (1) and tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).





4. Install the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).





5. Install the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).

6. Connect the brake fluid level indicator switch electrical connector.

7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).