Removal Procedure
- Remove the master cylinder. Refer to
Master Cylinder Replacement
Notice: Do not clamp on master cylinder body. Doing so may damage the master
cylinder.
- Clamp the flange of the master cylinder body (3) in a vise.
- Drive out the spring pins (13) using a 1/8 inch
punch.
Do not damage the reservoir (3) or the cylinder body (5) when driving
out the spring pins (13).
- Remove the master cylinder reservoir (3).
Pull the master cylinder reservoir (3) straight up and away from the
master cylinder body (5).
Remove the reservoir (3) from the body (5).
- Remove the O-rings (4) from the grooves on the master cylinder
reservoir (3). Discard the O-rings.
- Clean the reservoir (3) with clean denatured alcohol.
- Dry the reservoir (3) with non-lubricated compressed air.
- Inspect the master cylinder reservoir (3) for cracks or deformation.
Replace the reservoir (3) if damage is evident.
Installation Procedure
Caution: Brake fluid may irritate eyes and skin. In case of contact, take the
following actions:
• | Eye contact--rinse thoroughly with water. |
• | Skin contact--wash with soap and water. |
• | If ingested--consult a physician immediately. |
Notice: Avoid spilling brake fluid on any of the vehicle's painted surfaces,
wiring, cables or electrical connectors. Brake fluid will damage paint and
electrical connections. If any fluid is spilled on the vehicle, immediately
flush the area with water to minimize the potential for damage.
- Lubricate the new O-rings (4) with clean brake
fluid.
- Lubricate the reservoir flanges with clean brake fluid.
- Install the new O-rings (4) into the grooves on the master cylinder
reservoir (3).
- Ensure that the O-rings (4) are properly seated.
- Install the master cylinder reservoir (3) to
the master cylinder body (2). Press straight down by hand into the master
cylinder body (2).
- Install the spring pins (2, 4) using a 1/8 inch
punch (4).
Do not damage the reservoir (1) or the master cylinder body (3).
- Install the master cylinder.