Master Cylinder: Removal
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 30 other vehicles, including the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1998 GMC Yukon, and 1998 GMC Suburban. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With engine off, press brake pedal several times to release vacuum in power brake unit. Clean dirt and grease from master cylinder brake line fittings. Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder and plug line ends.
- On vehicles with combination valve and bracket attached to master cylinder mounting studs, remove combination valve and bracket. On vehicles without power brake unit, disconnect brake pedal push rod at brake pedal. On all vehicles, remove master cylinder retaining nuts and master cylinder.