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Disassembling Procedure

  1. Remove pin with drift pin which secures reserve tank to master cylinder.
  2. Remove cylinder pin with magnetic pick-up tool while pushing in primary piston.
    Fig 1: Removing Cylinder Pin
    G03751822Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Pry up the pawl and remove the piston retainer.
    NOTE: Piston may jump out from master cylinder.
    Fig 2: Removing Pawl And Piston Retainer
    G03751823Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Extract primary piston assembly and secondary piston assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not disassemble the piston assembly; otherwise, the spring set value may be changed.
    • Use brake fluid or methanol to wash inside wall of cylinder, pistons and piston cups. Be careful not to damage parts when washing. If methanol is used for washing, do not dip rubber parts, such as piston cups, in it for more than 30 seconds; otherwise, they may become swelled.
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