Master Cylinder: Installation
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- Bleed master cylinder. See BENCH BLEEDING MASTER CYLINDER . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Bleed hydraulic brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
- Check master cylinder compensating ports. Remove master cylinder cover and observe brake fluid. Have an assistant press brake pedal. A small spurt should appear in one or both reservoirs. If no spurt appears, push rod may be improperly adjusted.
- On manual brakes, adjust push rod at brake pedal. Push rod should have a slight amount of play when brake pedal is released.