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Master Cylinder: Reassembly

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  1. Use clean brake fluid to lubricate the new piston assembly seals and the brake master cylinder bore.
  2. Install the secondary piston assembly.
  3. Install the primary piston assembly.
  4. Install the snap ring.
  5. Lubricate the seals with clean brake fluid and insert the seals into the brake master cylinder. Install the seals.
  6. Press the brake master cylinder reservoir into the "O" ring seals until it snaps in securely.
  7. Install master cylinder. Bleed brake system as necessary. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM  .
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