Master Cylinder: Installation
- Bench bleed the master cylinder. See MASTER CYLINDER BENCH BLEEDING under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Install the master cylinder to the brake booster. See Figure . Install the 2 master cylinder mounting nuts and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lubricate NEW grommets with Delco(R) Supreme 11, (12377967 US; 992667 Canada), or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. See Figure . Press fit the grommets to the master cylinder, and seat the grommets in place. Install the reservoir to the master cylinder.
- Install the reservoir pin or the screw, as applicable. Install the reservoir diaphragm.
- Connect brake pipes and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill the reservoir. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Install the reservoir cap. Inspect for fluid leakage.
- Connect the reservoir fluid level connector.
NOTE:
On models that utilize a pin to retain the reservoir, insert the reservoir pin until both of its ends at the right and the left of the reservoir become the same length.