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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Tracker - 4WD 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Master Cylinder Overhaul

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the master cylinder from the vehicle. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement in this section.

    2. Object Number: 171798 Size: SH
  2. Remove the reservoir pin (1) using a hammer and a punch.

    3. Object Number: 171820 Size: SH
  3. Remove the reservoir (1) and grommets (3) from the master cylinder (4).

    4. Object Number: 171954 Size: SH
  4. Remove the snap ring from the master cylinder (2).

    5. Object Number: 171966 Size: MH
  5. Remove the primary piston stopper (14), the cylinder cup (13) and plate (12) and the primary piston (11) from the master cylinder (1).

    6. Object Number: 171974 Size: SH
  6. Remove the piston stopper bolt (2) and washer from the master cylinder (1).

    7. Caution: Be careful when blowing the secondary piston out of the master cylinder with compressed air. The piston can exit the cylinder with explosive force.

  7. Remove the secondary piston, the spring seat and the spring by blowing dry compressed air into the piston stopper bolt hole.
  8. Clean the following parts:
    9. • The reservoir, inside and out.
    • The master cylinder body and all of the internal parts with clean brake fluid.
    • Dry all parts with dry, compressed air.

    Important: Replacement internal parts for the master cylinder are available only as a complete piston set. Should any of the master cylinder internal parts need to be replaced, replace them all.

  9. Inspect the following parts:
    10. • The reservoir and cap for cuts, cracks and deformation.
    • The master cylinder body for scoring or corrosion. If these conditions are noted, replace the master cylinder.
    • The master cylinder internal parts for wear. Replace the master cylinder if the wear is excessive.

Installation Procedure
  1. Coat all of the parts with clean brake fluid.

    2. Object Number: 171966 Size: MH
  2. Install the secondary piston spring (5), the spring seat (6) and the piston (8) into the master cylinder body (1).
  3. Install the primary piston (11), the cylinder cup (13) and plate (12), and the piston stopper (14) to the master cylinder body (1).

    4. Object Number: 171954 Size: SH
  4. Compress the pistons and install the snap ring (1).

    5. Object Number: 171974 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the piston stopper washer and bolt (12) with the pistons pushed all the way in.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the piston stopper bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 171820 Size: SH
  6. Coat the new reservoir grommets with clean brake fluid.
  7. Install the reservoir grommets (3) to the master cylinder (4). Make sure the grommets seat properly.

    8. Object Number: 171798 Size: SH
  8. Install the reservoir (2) to the master cylinder (3). Secure the reservoir by driving the reservoir pin in using a drift.
  9. Install the master cylinder assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement in this section.