Brake Master Cylinder: Reassembly

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INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER KIT
1. Fix the master cylinder body in a vise between aluminum plates.
  NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
2. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the rubber part as shown in Fig 1 .
3. Install No. 1 piston and No. 2 piston onto the master cylinder body.
  NOTE:
  - Install the piston straight while being not to careful damage the inside of the cylinder.
  - Do not damage the lip of the cylinder cup.
    
    Fig 1: Locating Pistons
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4. Push in the piston and install a new gasket and a new piston stopper bolt.
  Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 2: Pushing In Piston
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5. Install the snap ring using snap ring pliers with the piston pushed in.
  NOTE: Do not scratch the inside of the cylinder body.
INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Install the strainer and filler cap onto the master cylinder reservoir.
2. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the 2 grommets and install them onto the master cylinder body.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Pliers
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3. Install the master cylinder reservoir onto the master cylinder body.
4. Using a pin punch and hammer, tap in the straight pin.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Straight Pin
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