Brake Master Cylinder: Removal

NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

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

NOTE: Before removing the master cylinder, relieve the vacuum in the brake booster or the master cylinder O-ring seal may be drawn into the brake booster, causing brake booster failure and increased brake pedal effort.

Fully apply and release the brake pedal 5 times.

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Remove the battery. Refer to:CHARGING SYSTEM (BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES) .
Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.

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Disconnect the brake tube fittings.
Torque

: 27.5 Nm

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

: 27.6 Nm

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Make sure that the master cylinder-to-booster seal is removed with the master cylinder.

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