For 1990-2009 cars only
Disassembly Procedure
- Remove the master cylinder. Refer to Brake Modulator/Master Cylinder Assembly Replacement with ABS or Master Cylinder Replacement with out ABS.
- Clamp the flange on the master cylinder body in a vise.
- Drive out the spring pins with a suitable 1/8 in punch. Use care not to damage the reservoir or the cylinder body when pushing out the pins.
- Remove the reservoir body by pulling the body straight up and away from the cylinder body.
- Remove the O-rings from the grooves in the reservoir.
- Inspect the reservoir for cracks or deformation. Replace the reservoir if necessary.
- Clean the reservoir with clean denatured alcohol.
- Dry the reservoir with non-lubricated compressed air.
Important: Do not clamp the master cylinder body.
Assembly Procedure
- Lubricate the new O-rings and the reservoir-to-housing fittings with clean brake fluid.
- Insert the O-rings into the grooves in the reservoir. Ensure that the O-rings are properly seated.
- Connect the reservoir to the master cylinder body. Use your hand in order to press the reservoir straight down into the body.
- Install the spring pins in order to retain the reservoir. Use care so that you do not damage the reservoir or the cylinder body.
- Install the master cylinder. Refer to Brake Modulator/Master Cylinder Assembly Replacement with ABS or Master Cylinder Replacement without ABS.
