Repair Procedure

How to use this manual .

NOTICE: 

• Review the Conventional Brake Service Precautions before doing repairs or service .
• To prevent spills, cover the brake line joints with clean rags or shop towels.

Fig 1: Master Cylinder Area Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (1 Of 2)

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: Torque, Nm (lbfft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

Fig 2: Master Cylinder Area Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (2 Of 2)

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: Torque, Nm (lbfft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

1. A.-

   Preconditions 

   • Brake Fluid Drained

     NOTE:  Drain the brake fluid from the reservoir with a syringe.

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Air Cleaner Area Parts
     • Air Cleaner Housing
     • Air Flow Chamber

   After Installation 

   • Brake System Bleeding - Refer to: Conventional Brake System Bleeding () or Brake System Inspection and Test ()
2. B.-

   Preconditions 

   • Brake Fluid Drained

     NOTE:  Drain the brake fluid from the reservoir with a syringe.

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Air Cleaner Area Parts
     • Air Cleaner Housing
     • Air Flow Chamber

   Sub-Procedure 

   Installation 

   Assembly Position Details 

   Mark	Specification
   a	Align to b

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   After Installation 

   • Brake System Bleeding - Refer to: Conventional Brake System Bleeding () or Brake System Inspection and Test ()
3. C.-

   NOTICE: 

   Do not try to disassemble the master cylinder.

   Preconditions 

   • Brake Fluid Drained

     NOTE:  Drain the brake fluid from the reservoir with a syringe.

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Air Cleaner Area Parts
     • Air Cleaner Housing
     • Air Flow Chamber

   Sub-Procedure 

   NOTICE: 

   Be careful when handling the master cylinder. Do not hold it at the piston, or the piston may separate from the body. If the piston separates from the body, then the master cylinder must be replaced. Do not reinsert the piston back into the master cylinder body.

   After Installation 

   • Brake System Bleeding - Refer to: Conventional Brake System Bleeding () or Brake System Inspection and Test ()
   • Brake Pedal and Brake Pedal Position Switch Adjustment
4. D.-

   Preconditions 

   • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnected
   • Brake Fluid Drained

     NOTE:  Drain the brake fluid from the reservoir with a syringe.

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Air Cleaner Area Parts
     • Air Cleaner Housing
     • Air Flow Chamber
   • Driver's Knee Airbag
   • Driver's Heater Duct B

   Sub-Procedure 

   Figure 1 

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   Removal 

   • Refer to figure 1.

     NOTICE: 

     Be careful not to damage the electric brake booster surfaces and the threads of the stud bolts.

   Figure 2 

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   Installation 

   1. Loosen the bolt (a). (Figure 2)

   2. Tighten the nuts. (Figure 2)

   Tightening Procedure (Figure 2) 

   Operation	Object	Specification
   Tighten	All nuts	→ → →

   3. Tighten the bolt .

   4. Apply the following grease to the clevis pin. (Figure 2)

   Lubricant Specifications (Figure 2) 

   Position	Type
   b	Multipurpose Grease

   Figure 3 

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   5. Install the lock pin as shown. (Figure 3)

   After Installation 

   • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Reconnect
   • Brake System Bleeding - Refer to: Conventional Brake System Bleeding () or Brake System Inspection and Test ()
   • Brake Pedal and Brake Pedal Position Switch Adjustment
   • ECU Key Write (Only when replacing electric brake booster)
   • Electric Brake Booster Control Unit Update (If the electric brake booster control unit does not have the latest software)
5. E.-

   Preconditions 

   • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnected
   • Brake Fluid Drained

     NOTE:  Drain the brake fluid from the reservoir with a syringe.

   Sub-Procedure 

   NOTICE: 

   • Do not damage or drop the VSA modulator-control unit as it is sensitive.
   • Do not use power tools when removing/installing the VSA modulator-control unit.

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   Installation 

   • Connect the brake lines according to the following table.

   Assembly Position Details 

   Position	Access Point
   a	Master Cylinder

   Position	Access Point
   b	Right-Rear Brake
   c	Left-Front Brake
   d	Right-Front Brake
   e	Left-Rear Brake

   After Installation 

   • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Reconnect
   • Brake System Bleeding - Refer to: Conventional Brake System Bleeding () or Brake System Inspection and Test ()
   • Keyless Access System Registration (Only when replacing VSA modulator-control unit)
   • ECU Key Write (Only when replacing VSA modulator-control unit)
   • VSA Modulator-Control Unit Update - Refer to: VSA Modulator-Control Unit Update () or VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization () (If the VSA modulator-control unit does not have the latest software)
   • VSA Modulator-Control Unit After Installation Check
     • Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
     • Apply and release the parking brake 2 times, then make sure that the brake system indicator (red) goes OFF.

       NOTICE: 

       If the brake system indicator (red) does not go OFF, check for poor connection at the VSA modulator-control unit connector.

   • VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization - Refer to: VSA Modulator-Control Unit Update () or VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization ()
6. F.-

   ? Preconditions 

   • Brake Fluid Drained

     NOTE:  Drain the brake fluid from the reservoir with a syringe.

   Sub-Procedure 

   Installation 

   Lubricant Specifications 

   Object	Type
   Grommet	Brake Fluid

   After Installation 

   • Brake System Bleeding - Refer to: Conventional Brake System Bleeding () or Brake System Inspection and Test ()