Master Cylinder Replacement
NOTE:
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
- Remove the reservoir cap and brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.
- Remove the brake fluid level sensor connector (A).
- Disconnect the brake lines (B) from the master cylinder (C). To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with rags or shop towels.
- Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (D) and washers.
- Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster (E). Be careful not to bend or damage the brake pipes when removing the master cylinder.
- Remove the rod seal (F) from the brake booster or master cylinder.
- Install the master cylinder in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace all the rubber parts with new ones whenever the master cylinder is removed.
- Check the pushrod clearance before installing the master cylinder, and adjust it if necessary (see Master Cylinder Inspection ).
- Use a new rod seal on reassembly.
- Coat the inner bore lip and outer circumference of the new rod seal with the recommended seal grease in the master cylinder set.
- Install the rod seal onto the brake booster with its grooved side toward the master cylinder.
- Check the brake pedal height and free play after installing the master cylinder, and adjust it if necessary (see Master Cylinder Inspection ).