Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedure

On manual transmission vehicles, disconnect the clutch hose from the master cylinder reservoir and plug the hose and cap the reservoir hose nipple.

1

Connector, Master Cylinder Reservoir Fluid Level Sensor

2

Fitting, Brake Pipe (Qty: 2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

Tip
Cap the brake pipe fittings and plug the master cylinder outlet ports to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

3

Nut, Brake Master Cylinder (Qty: 2)

Important: Install NEW brake master cylinder nuts.

Tighten
15 N·m (11 lb ft)

4

Cylinder, Brake Master

Tip

1. When removing the master cylinder, ensure the master cylinder to booster seal between the vacuum booster and the master cylinder is properly seated in the groove at the rear of the master cylinder and is not damaged. Replace the seal if necessary.
2. If necessary, remove the brake master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement .
3. If installing a new master cylinder, bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding .
4. Fill the master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .
5. Bleed the brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .