Master Cylinder: Disassembly

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Clean the master cylinder housing and brake fluid reservoir. Use only Mopar® Brake Parts Cleaner or equivalent.

Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap. Using a syringe or equivalent type tool, empty as much brake fluid as possible from the reservoir.

Fig 1: Reservoir Mounting Screw

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1 - RESERVOIR

2 - BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH

3 - RESERVOIR MOUNTING SCREW

CAUTION: When removing the fluid reservoir (1) from the master cylinder, do not attempt to pry it off using any type of tool. This can damage the fluid reservoir or master cylinder housing.

Remove the screw (3) fastening the fluid reservoir (1) to the master cylinder housing.

Fig 2: Reservoir Mounting
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1 - RESERVOIR

2 - MASTER CYLINDER
Pull the reservoir (1) straight up and remove it from the grommet seals in master cylinder housing (2).

Fig 3: Fluid Level Switch Retaining Tabs - Continental Teves
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1 - RESERVOIR

2 - FLUID LEVEL SWITCH RETAINING TABS
If the reservoir is being replaced, remove the fluid level switch. Push together the retaining tabs (2) holding the brake fluid level switch in place in the brake fluid reservoir (1), then pull the brake fluid level switch out the opposite side of the reservoir.

Fig 4: Vacuum Seal On Rear Of Master Cylinder
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1 - MASTER CYLINDER MOUNTING FLANGE

2 - VACUUM SEAL
Remove the vacuum seal (2) from the master cylinder mounting flange (1).