Removal & Installation (Civic - Except Si & Hatchback, Insight & Odyssey)
Remove reservoir cap and brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir. Remove brake fluid level sensor connector. Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder. To prevent spills, cover hose joints with rags or shop towels. Remove master cylinder mounting nuts and washers. Remove master cylinder from brake booster. Be careful not to bend or damage brake lines when removing master cylinder. Remove rod seal from brake booster or master cylinder. Install master cylinder in reverse order if removal. Install rod seal onto brake booster with its grooved side facing master cylinder.
NOTE:
Replace all rubber parts with NEW ones whenever removed. Coat lip of new rod seal with recommended seal grease in master cylinder set. Install rod seal onto brake booster with its grooved side toward master cylinder. Check pushrod clearance before installing master cylinder, and adjust if necessary. See MASTER CYLINDER PUSHROD
under ADJUSTMENTS. Check brake pedal height and free play.