Brake Master Cylinder: Removal

NOTE: If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Vehicles with manual transmission

1.

Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.

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2.

Using a suitable suction device, syphon the brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.

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3.

Disconnect the clutch master cylinder tube.

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4.

Detach the clutch master cylinder tube bracket from the master cylinder studs.

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All vehicles

5.
- 1.
  
  Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.
- 2.
  
  Detach the wiring harness retainer from the brake fluid reservoir.

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NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

6.
Disconnect the 2 brake tube fittings.
Torque

: 20 lb.ft (27.5 Nm)

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7.

Remove the 2 nuts and the brake master cylinder. Discard the nuts.
Torque

: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)

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