Master Cylinder, Replacement: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition off.
- Remove battery negative lead.
- Remove connector from brake fluid level sensor.
- Put rags under master cylinder to prevent brake fluid spilling on painted surfaces.
- Clean around pipe connectors to cylinder.
- Remove brake pipe and master cylinder nuts.
- Remove the two hoses from brake fluid reservoir. If car has a hydraulic clutch, there are three hoses to be removed.
- Hang up hoses to prevent fluid running out and dirt getting in.
- Plug hole in fluid reservoir to prevent fluid spilling.
NOTE:
If master cylinder is damaged, it must be replaced complete with brake fluid reservoir. Master cylinder must not be opened under any circumstances. Reassembling it requires special equipment and facilities.
Remove master cylinder along with brake fluid reservoir.
NOTE:
Check car's chassis no.
- USA/Canada 4-door up to chassis no. 60654
- USA/Canada 5-door up to chassis no. 258
- Europe 4-door up to chassis no. 76400
- Europe 5-door up to chassis no. 2800
In cars with lower chassis numbers than above, the pushrod seat in the brake master cylinder may also come out on the end of the pushrod when separating power brake booster and master cylinder. Do not replace seat in master cylinder. If seat has come out of the master cylinder, install new master cylinder. When installing new master cylinder, check that the seat from the old master cylinder is not still present on the end of the pushrod.