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Master Cylinder Reservoir: Removal

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  1. Remove the master cylinder. See MASTER CYLINDER .
    2. CAUTION: Do not overtighten vise, or damage to the master cylinder will result.
  2. Clamp the flange on the master cylinder body in a vise. DO NOT clamp the master cylinder body.
  3. Drive out the spring pins. Use a suitable punch. DO NOT damage the reservoir or the cylinder body when pushing out the pins. See Figure.
  4. Remove the reservoir body by pulling the body straight up and away from the cylinder body. See Figure.
  5. Remove the O-rings from the grooves in the reservoir.
  6. Inspect the reservoir for cracks or deformation. Replace the reservoir if necessary.
  7. Clean the reservoir. Use clean denatured alcohol.
  8. Dry the reservoir. Use non-lubricated compressed air.
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