Removal Procedure
- Remove the master cylinder. Refer to
Master Cylinder Replacement
.
- Secure the master cylinder in a vise. Do not clamp the master
cylinder body, secure only at the flange.
- Carefully remove the reservoir
retaining pins.
- Remove the reservoir body by pulling the body straight up and
away from the cylinder body.
- Remove the seals from
the master cylinder.
- 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.
Installation Procedure
- Inspect the reservoir
for cracks or deformation. If found, replace the reservoir.
- Clean the reservoir with denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
- Dry the reservoir with non-lubricated, filtered air.
- Lubricate the new seals and the outer surface area of the reservoir-to-housing
barrels with Delco Supreme 11® (GM P/N 12377967) or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
- Insert the lubricated seals, make sure they fully seated.
- Install the reservoir to the master cylinder by pressing the reservoir
straight down on the master cylinder until the pin holes are aligned.
- Carefully install the
reservoir retaining pins to secure the reservoir.
- Remove the master cylinder from the vise.
- Install the master cylinder. Refer to
Master Cylinder Replacement
.