Master Cylinder: Reassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use abrasives to clean the brake master cylinder bore.
- Clean the interior and exterior of the master cylinder, the secondary piston and the return spring in denatured alcohol. See Figure . Inspect the master cylinder bore, inlet and outlet ports, the secondary piston and the return spring for cracks, scoring, pitting, and/or corrosion. Replace the master cylinder if any of these conditions exist.
- Dry the master cylinder and the individual components with non-lubricated, filtered air. Lubricate the master cylinder bore, the secondary piston (1), the return spring, and all of the individual overhaul components with Delco Supreme 11(R), GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667), or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
- Assemble the lubricated, new primary seal and retainer, and new secondary seal onto the secondary piston. See Figure . Install the lubricated return spring and secondary piston assembly into the cylinder bore. Install the lubricated, NEW primary piston assembly into the cylinder bore.
- Using a smooth, round-ended tool, depress the primary piston and install the new piston retainer. Install the master cylinder reservoir to the master cylinder. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Install the reservoir cap and diaphragm to the reservoir. Install the master cylinder to the vehicle. See MASTER CYLINDER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.