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.

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Unscrew fastening screw -1- for the brake fluid reservoir -2- on the brake master cylinder -3- .

Fig 1: Identifying, Brake Master Cylinder And Break Fluid Reservoir Screws
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Lever out the brake fluid reservoir -1- using a suitable tool -2- and remove it from the brake master cylinder -3- .

Fig 2: Removing Brake Fluid Reservoir
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Remove rubber seals -1- from the brake master cylinder -2- and replace them.

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Seals On Brake Master Cylinder
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