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Master Cylinder: Installation

  1. Bench bleed the master cylinder. See MASTER CYLINDER BENCH BLEEDING  under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
  2. Ensure the retainer and the wiring harness bracket are properly seated on the hydraulic brake booster.
  3. Install the master cylinder. See Figure .
  4. Install the master cylinder nuts. See Figure . Tighten the nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  5. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting ends.
  6. Connect the brake pipes. Tighten the pipe fittings to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING  or PRESSURE BLEEDING  under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
  8. Release the park brake.