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Brake Master Cylinder: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the brake master cylinder. See BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Clean the outside of the brake master cylinder.
  3. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir. See Fig 1 .
  4. Remove the seals. See Fig 2 .
  5. Remove the snap ring. See Fig 3 .
  6. Remove the primary and secondary piston. See Fig 4 .
    NOTE: If the brake master cylinder bore is damaged, a new brake master cylinder must be installed.
  7. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean and inspect the brake master cylinder bore for damage.
Fig 1: Removing Master Cylinder Reservoir
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Fig 2: Removing Master Cylinder Seals
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Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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Fig 4: Removing Master Cylinder Pistons
G00303093Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.