Replacing Brake Master Cylinder

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If the brake master cylinder is to be replaced, first remove the brake fluid reservoir and then unscrew the fastening nuts for the brake master cylinder.

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When replacing the brake master cylinder or the brake fluid reservoir, the latter is not repositioned until the brake master cylinder has been installed.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove brake fluid reservoir.
1. 1.1. Place suitable cloths underneath.
2. 1.2. Carefully bend out both lugs → Removing brake fluid reservoir (example) on the brake fluid reservoir.
3. 1.3. Pull reservoir up and off.
4. 1.4. Wipe up any escaping brake fluid immediately and rinse away residues using plenty of water.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove brake master cylinder.