Brake Master Cylinder, Removing And Installing, With Vacuum Brake Master Cylinder: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi S6 and 2024 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Remove the brake fluid reservoir. Refer to BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Disconnect the connector -3- for the Brake Lamp Switch -F-.
-- To prevent brake fluid from escaping, place enough lint-free cloths in the area under the brake master cylinder.
CAUTION:
Risk of destroying the brake lines by bending.
- Never change the shape of the brake lines.
-- Remove the union bolts -2- for the brake lines and remove the brake lines from the brake master cylinder.
-- Immediately close open connection points with a clean plug.
-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.
- Do not let anything fall in the brake booster when removing the brake master cylinder.
- The actuator pin for the brake lamp switch must not get lost.
-- Disconnect and remove the brake master cylinder from the brake booster.