Master Cylinder: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the master cylinder reservoir. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR .
- Bench bleed the master cylinder prior to installation. See MASTER CYLINDER BENCH BLEEDING under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Install the master cylinder. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR .
- Install the master cylinder mounting nuts. Tighten the master cylinder mounting nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the fluid level sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the brake pipes to the master cylinder. Tighten the master cylinder tube nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Fill the master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Bleed the brake system. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.