Master Cylinder: Removal: RHD

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to BRAKES - WARNING) (Refer to BRAKES - CAUTION) .

CAUTION: The vacuum in the power brake booster must be pumped down before removing the master cylinder to prevent the booster from sucking in any contamination. This can be done by pumping the brake pedal while the engine is not running until a firm brake pedal is achieved.

With the engine not running, pump the brake pedal 4-5 strokes until the pedal feel is firm.
Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery and isolate the cable.
Remove the brake booster vacuum supply hose from the booster and position it out of the way.

Disconnect the wiring harness connector from brake fluid level switch in the brake fluid reservoir.

Fig 1: RHD Primary & Secondary Brake Tubes To ICU

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1 - MASTER CYLINDER

2 - SECONDARY BRAKE TUBE

3 - PRIMARY BRAKE TUBE

4 - HCU

5 - LEFT FRONT CHASSIS BRAKE TUBE

Disconnect the primary (3) and secondary (2) brake tubes from the master cylinder (1) outlet ports. Install plugs at all of the open brake tube outlets on the master cylinder.

Fig 2: Clutch Actuator Hose At Master Cylinder

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1 - RESERVOIR

2 - HOSE CLAMP

3 - CLUTCH ACTUATOR HOSE

If equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the hose clamp (2) and slide the clutch actuator hose (3) off the reservoir port.

Clean the area around where the master cylinder attaches to the power brake booster using a suitable brake cleaner such as Mopar® Brake Parts Cleaner or equivalent.

Fig 3: Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts

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1 - MASTER CYLINDER

2 - POWER BRAKE BOOSTER

3 - MOUNTING NUTS

Remove the two nuts (3) attaching the master cylinder (1) to the power brake booster (2).
Slide the master cylinder straight out of the power brake booster.