Master Cylinder: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Install the master cylinder to the booster. Install the master cylinder mounting nuts. Tighten the master cylinder mounting nuts to 20 ft lbs. (27 N.m). Remove the plugs from brake pipes. Connect the brake pipes to the master cylinder. Tighten the brake pipe tube nuts to 17 ft lbs. (23 N.m). Connect the electrical connector to the Brake Fluid Level sensor. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level with clean Brake fluid. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See BLEEDING .