Master Cylinder Reservoir: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the master cylinder. See MASTER CYLINDER .
- Remove the cover. Remove the diaphragm. Drain the brake fluid from the reservoir.
- Clamp the flange of the master cylinder body in a vise. Do not clamp the master cylinder body. Remove the reservoir body by pulling the body straight up and away from the cylinder body. See Figure .
- Remove the O-rings from the grooves in the reservoir. See Figure . Inspect the reservoir for cracks or deformation. Replace the reservoir if necessary.
- Clean the reservoir with clean denatured alcohol. Dry the reservoir with non-lubricated compressed air.