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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1998 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 182445 Size: MH
  1. Remove the master cylinder (5). Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement

    2. Notice: Do not overtighten vise, or damage to the master cylinder will result.

  2. Clamp the flange on the master cylinder body in a vise.
  3. Drive out the master cylinder reservoir pins (13). Use a 1/8-inch punch.
  4. Remove the master cylinder reservoir (3) by pulling the reservoir straight up and away from the cylinder body.
  5. Remove the master cylinder reservoir grommets (14) from the grooves in the reservoir. Discard the grommets.
  6. Inspect the reservoir for cracks or deformation. Replace the reservoir if necessary.
  7. Clean the reservoir. Use clean denatured alcohol.
  8. Dry the reservoir. Use non-lubricated compressed air.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 182445 Size: MH
  1. Lubricate the new grommets (14) and the grooves in the reservoir. Use clean brake fluid.
  2. Insert the grommets into the grooves in the reservoir. Verify that the grommets are properly seated.
  3. Connect the reservoir to the master cylinder body. Use your hand in order to press the reservoir straight down into the cylinder body.
  4. Drive in the master cylinder reservoir pins in order to retain the reservoir.
  5. Install the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement