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Brake Master Cylinder - 2.7L Diesel (70.30.08): Removal

  1. Remove the brake fluid reservoir.

    For additional information, refer to BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR (70.30.16) 

  2. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum pipe.
    Fig 1: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe
    G06387752Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  3. CAUTION: If brake fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
    NOTE: Cap the exposed ports to prevent dirt ingress and loss of fluid.
    Fig 2: Locating Brake Master Cylinder Brake Pipes
    G06387753Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Disconnect the brake master cylinder brake pipes.
  5. Remove the brake master cylinder.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 3: Locating O-ring Seal
      G06387754Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.