Disassemble Procedure
Important: The master cylinder reservoir cover and reservoir diaphragm can be inspected
and/or serviced without removing the master cylinder from the vehicle.
- Wipe the reservoir cover
(1, 2) clean before removing.
- Remove the master cylinder. Refer to
Master Cylinder Replacement
.
- Remove the master cylinder reservoir cover (1) and master cylinder
reservoir diaphragm (2).
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: Brake fluid will damage electrical connections and painted surfaces.
Use shop cloths, suitable containers, and fender covers to prevent brake fluid
from contacting these areas. Always re-seal and wipe off brake fluid containers
to prevent spills.
- If the master cylinder is to be completely
removed and overhauled, empty the fluid from the reservoir (3).
- Inspect the master cylinder reservoir cover (1) and diaphragm
(2) for cuts, cracks, nicks and deformation. Replace any damaged parts.
- Remove the fluid level
switch (3).
- Remove the piston snap
ring (12) while depressing the primary piston (11).
Do not damage the primary piston, master cylinder bore, or the piston
retainer groove.
- Remove the primary piston and the primary piston spring.
In order to remove the parts, perform the following steps:
8.1. | Plug all of the outlet ports, except the upper outlet port. |
8.2. | Apply low-pressure non-lubricated compressed air into the upper
outlet port at the blind end of the bore. |
- Remove the secondary seal (8), the primary seal (10) and the spring
retainer (7) from the secondary piston (9).
- Clean all of the parts in clean, denatured alcohol.
- Dry the parts using non-lubricated compressed air.
- Inspect the master cylinder bore for scoring or corrosion. Replace
the master cylinder if scoring or corrosion is present.
Assemble Procedure
- Lubricate the rubber parts
with clean brake fluid in order to ease assembly.
- Install the lubricated secondary seal (8), primary seal (10) and
the spring retainer (7) onto the secondary piston (9).
- Install the secondary piston spring (6) and the secondary piston
assembly (9) into the cylinder bore. Lubricate the parts with clean brake
fluid in order to ease assembly,
- Install the lubricated primary piston (11) into the cylinder bore.
- Install the piston retainer (12) while depressing the primary
piston (11).
- Install the fluid level switch (14).
- Install the master cylinder reservoir diaphragm (2) into the reservoir
cover (1).
- Install the reservoir cover and diaphragm onto the master cylinder
reservoir (3).
- Install the master cylinder. Refer to
Master Cylinder Replacement
.