Brake Master Cylinder - GT500: 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.

Disconnect the battery.
Safely support the hood, then disconnect the lower hood support.

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Detach the wiring harness retainer.

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Remove the bolts, then move the coolant reservoir out of the way.
Torque

: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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Remove the nuts, and the bolts, then remove the strut tower cross brace.
Torque

: Tighten the nuts to:41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

Tighten the bolts to: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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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.

Disconnect the 2 brake tube fittings.

Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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

: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)

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