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Master Cylinder: Reassembly

  1. To assemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Coat bore of master cylinder with brake fluid.
  2. Install new floating circuit piston assembly. Push in piston assembly and install lock ring.
  3. Install new push rod piston assembly. Screw in stopper screw using new copper washer for Gray iron master cylinder or new aluminum washer for light alloy master cylinder.
  4. Replace "O" ring to ensure proper vacuum seal at power brake unit. Bleed hydraulic system. Check that dash light is out.
NOTE: Differential pressure warning indicator reset pin, located at front end of master cylinder, MUST be reset once indicator light in dash panel has been triggered.