Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the brake fluid level sensor.
- Disconnect the brake pipes from the master cylinder.
Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Plug the open brake pipe ends.
- Remove master cylinder mounting nuts.
- Remove the master cylinder from the vehicle.
- Drain the master cylinder reservoir of all brake fluid.
Installation Procedure
- Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to
Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding
.
- Install the master cylinder to the brake booster.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the master cylinder mounting nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the master cylinder mounting nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Remove the plugs from the brake pipes.
- Connect the brake pipes to the master cylinder.
Tighten
Tighten the brake pipe fittings at the master cylinder to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Connect the electrical connector to the brake fluid level sensor.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
.