Master Cylinder: Installation
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- Bench bleed master cylinder before installing. See MASTER CYLINDER BLEEDING under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM. Position master cylinder on mounting studs. Position combination valve and bracket on mounting studs (if applicable). Loosely install master cylinder retaining nuts. Connect brake lines to master cylinder but DO NOT tighten.
- Tighten master cylinder retaining nuts. Tighten brake lines. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect brake pedal push rod (if disconnected). Fill fluid reservoir. Bleed brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING or PRESSURE BLEEDING .