Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.
- Remove the brake master cylinder from the vehicle. (5). Refer to
Master Cylinder Replacement
.
- Clamp the flange on the master cylinder body in a vise.
- Drive out the master cylinder reservoir pins (6).
- Remove the master cylinder reservoir (3) by pulling the reservoir straight up and away from the cylinder body.
- Remove the master cylinder reservoir grommets (4, 7) from the grooves in the reservoir. Discard the grommets.
- Inspect the reservoir for cracks or deformation. Replace the reservoir if necessary.
- Use clean denatured alcohol to clean the reservoir.
- Use non-lubricated compressed air to dry the reservoir.
Installation Procedure
- Use clean brake fluid to lubricate the new grommets (4, 7) and the grooves in the reservoir.
- Insert the grommets into the grooves in the reservoir. Verify that the grommets are properly seated.
- Connect the reservoir (3) to the master cylinder body (5). Use your hand in order to press the reservoir straight down into the cylinder body.
- Drive in the master cylinder reservoir pins (6) in order to retain the reservoir.
- Install the master cylinder. Refer to
Master Cylinder Replacement
.