Brake Master Cylinder: Removal

CAUTION: Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict the number of times a nut or bolt can be used. for information.

CAUTION: Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean water.

Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers to fenders.
Disconnect battery ground cable (IMPORTANT, refer to BATTERY GROUND CABLE for further information).
Remove windshield wiper arm and blade assembly for access.
Remove plenum cover for access. Refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
Remove pedal housing, brake booster and master cylinder assembly. Refer to BRAKE PEDAL AND BRACKET, BRAKE BOOSTER AND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .
Remove nuts securing master cylinder to brake booster.

Fig 1: Removing Nuts Securing Master Cylinder To Brake Booster
Remove master cylinder from brake booster.
- Remove master cylinder.
- Remove and discard seal.
- Remove filler cap and empty residual brake fluid into a container.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Master Cylinder From Brake Booster
Remove fluid reservoir from master cylinder.
- Remove locating pin.
- Pull reservoir from master cylinder.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Locating Pin/Fluid Reservoir
Install plugs into reservoir ports.

Fig 4: Installing Plugs Into Reservoir Ports
Remove and discard seals from master cylinder.

Fig 5: Removing Seals From Master Cylinder
Install plugs into master cylinder ports.

Fig 6: Installing Plugs Into Master Cylinder Ports
Clean components and mating surfaces.