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Master Cylinder: Installation

  1. Bleed master cylinder and reverse removal procedure, to complete installation. Bleed hydraulic brake system. See BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING  .
  2. Check master cylinder compensating ports. Remove master cylinder cover and observe brake fluid. A slight surge or small spurt should appear in one or both reservoirs upon brake application. If no spurt appears, push rod may be improperly adjusted.
  3. Adjust push rod at brake pedal, on manual brakes. Push rod should have a slight amount of play when brake pedal is released. On power brakes, see BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD  under ADJUSTMENTS.