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 (Vehicle Damage Warnings).

1. Using a suitable tool, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. Discard the brake fluid into an approved container.




3. Disconnect the master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector (1).
4. Disconnect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (2).
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
5. Disconnect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (3).
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.




6. Remove the 2 master cylinder nuts (1).
7. Remove the master cylinder (2).
8. If installing a new master cylinder, remove the master cylinder reservoir and cap. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. If removing the master cylinder reservoir, discard the reservoir retaining pins and seals.

Installation Procedure

1. If the master cylinder reservoir was removed, install new master cylinder reservoir seals.
2. If installing a new master cylinder, install the master cylinder reservoir and cap using new reservoir retaining pins. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. If installing a new master cylinder, bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding (Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding).




4. Install the master cylinder (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Install the 2 master cylinder nuts (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




6. Connect the master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector (1).
7. Connect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (2) and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).
8. Connect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (3) and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).
9. 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)).