Master Cylinder: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Bench bleed the master cylinder. See MASTER CYLINDER BENCH BLEEDING under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Ensure the retainer and the wiring harness bracket are properly seated on the hydraulic brake booster.
- Install the master cylinder. See Figure .
- Install the master cylinder nuts. See Figure . Tighten the nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting ends.
- Connect the brake pipes. Tighten the pipe fittings to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING or PRESSURE BLEEDING under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Release the park brake.