Master Cylinder Replacement
NOTE:
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage or bend the brake lines during removal and installation.
- After removal, plug the ends of the hoses and joints to prevent spilling brake fluid.
- Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
- Remove the IMA motor power cable clamps (A) from the IMA motor power cable bracket.
- Remove the reservoir tank cap, then remove the brake fluid from the reservoir tank with a syringe.
- Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A).
- Remove the reservoir tank mounting bolt (B).
- Disconnect the brake lines (A) from the master cylinder (B). To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with clean rags or shop towels.
- Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (C) and the washers (D).
- Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster (E). Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines when removing the master cylinder.
- Remove the rod seal (F) from the master cylinder.NOTE: During installation, set the new rod seal onto the master cylinder with its grooved side (G) toward the master cylinder.
- Install the master cylinder in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Coat the inner bore lip and the outer circumference of the new rod seal with the shin-etsu silicone grease (P/N 08798-9013).
- Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.
- Check the brake pedal height and free play after installing the master cylinder, and adjust it if necessary (see BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH/IDLE STOP SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ).
- Bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
- Spin the wheels to check for brake drag.