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Brake Master Cylinder Replacement

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CAUTION:

If there is no brake fluid in the master cylinder, remove one of the brake booster fuses before applying the brake pedal. Failure to do so may damage the electric brake booster.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove one of the electric brake booster fuses from the engine compartment fuse block.
  2. Dash Upper Extension Panel Opening Cover Replacement
  3. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement 
1 Brake Pipe Fitting [2x]
Tighten 
32 N.m (24 lb ft)
2 Brake Master Cylinder Bolt
Tighten 
22 N.m (16 lb ft)
3 Brake Master Cylinder
Procedure 
Replace the power brake booster gasket.
NOTE:

Protect the windshield edge before removing the component.

Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the brake master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

4 Brake Master Cylinder Seal
Procedure 
Lubricate the seal with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed, brake fluid container.