Removal & Installation (Grand Vitara, Vitara & XL-7 W/ABS)

Disconnect fluid level sensor lead wire. Using syringe, remove brake fluid from reservoir.

On Grand Vitara and Vitara 2.0L models and XL-7, disconnect and remove brakelines between master cylinder and ABS unit. Disconnect ABS unit harness connector. On Grand Vitara and Vitara 2.5L models, disconnect brakelines at master cylinder and proportioning valve and remove shared brakelines. Remove proportioning valve. On all models, cap all brakelines and plug holes. Remove 2 nuts attaching master cylinder to brake booster, and remove master cylinder.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Bench bleed master cylinder and bleed brake system after installation. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM . Check and adjust push rod clevis and piston rod. See BRAKE BOOSTER PUSHROD (BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT)  and BRAKE BOOSTER PISTON ROD  under ADJUSTMENTS.