Master Cylinder: Reassembly
Install new seals on inlet valve and plunger. Use brake fluid to lubricate parts. To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure.
NOTE:
Replace all seals with those contained in service repair kit. Prior to assembly, lubricate all parts in clean brake fluid.
- Install seals on primary and secondary plungers. Install seal, smaller diameter leading, to valve head. Place spring washer on valve stem ensuring that convex side of washer is to valve. Place spring retainer to valve stem with keyhole leading. Slide secondary spring over spring retainer and up to secondary plunger.
- Place secondary plunger and valve assembly between protected jaws of a vise and compress spring. Use a small screwdriver to press leaf spring retainer against secondary plunger and then compress leaf spring retainer with needle nose pliers against plunger. Remove plunger and valve assembly from vise and check retainer spring.
- Install intermediate spring between primary and secondary plungers and insert in cylinder. Replace push rod, snap ring and rubber boot. Depress push rod and insert tipping valve. Fit seal, secure nut, and torque to specification. Install reservoir and seal.