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Master Cylinder: Disassembly

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  1. Remove master cylinder. See MASTER CYLINDER & RESERVOIR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Clean outside of master cylinder.
  3. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir.
  4. Remove the seals. See Fig 1 .
  5. Remove the snap ring. See Fig 2 .
  6. Remove the primary and secondary piston. See Fig 3 and Fig 4 .
  7. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean and inspect the brake master cylinder bore for damage.
Fig 1: Identifying Master Cylinder Reservoir "O" Rings
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Fig 2: Identifying Master Cylinder Snap Ring
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Fig 3: Removing Primary Piston
G00299587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 4: Removing/Installing Secondary Piston
G00299588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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