LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Pontiac >> 1987 >> Firebird Trans Am, 5.0 F >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Brakes >> Mechanical - Hydraulic >> Disc & Drum >> Overhaul >> Master Cylinder >> Reassembly

Master Cylinder: Reassembly

  1. Lubricate new reservoir grommets with silicone brake lube and press into master cylinder. Make sure grommets are properly seated. Lay reservoir on flat, hard surface.
  2. Rock master cylinder body onto reservoir until completely seated. Lubricate new piston seals and install on secondary piston, with lip of seals towards ends of piston. Install spring retainer.
  3. Install secondary piston spring and secondary piston assembly in master cylinder. Lubricate primary piston seals with clean brake fluid.
  4. Install primary piston in master cylinder. Depress piston and install lock ring. Fit diaphragm in reservoir cover and install cover.