Master Cylinder, Brake: Removal

REMOVING THE SPLASH GUARD

Fig 1: Identifying Splash Guard

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Remove:

the hoses from the clip
the plastic nut, x 1
the protective cover.

REMOVING THE MASTER CYLINDER

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir

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NOTE:

Clean the brake pipes' connection at the master cylinder and ABS unit. Place paper under the master cylinder as protection for the paintwork if brake fluid is spilled.

Remove:

the connector on the brake fluid reservoir
the 2 nuts
the two brake pipes from the master cylinder. Install the plugs
the master cylinder.

TRANSFERRING COMPONENTS

Transfer the brake fluid reservoir to the new master cylinder. See:RESERVOIR, BRAKE FLUID .

NOTE:

Only use brake fluid to lubricate the O-rings in the brake system.

REMOVING SPLASH GUARDS

Fig 1: Identifying Cowl Fasteners

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Remove the 3 clips holding the cowl.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir Protective Cover

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Carefully lift up the cowl. Remove the 2 clips for the protective cover. Remove the protective cover over the brake fluid reservoir.

Fig 3: Identifying Firewall Upper Protective Cover Nut

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Remove:

the plastic nut, x 1
the upper protective cover for the firewall.

REMOVING THE MASTER CYLINDER

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Master Cylinder Connections

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NOTE:

Clean the brake tube terminals at the master cylinder and anti-lock brake system unit. Place paper under the master cylinder. This is to protect the paintwork from damage if brake fluid is spilled.

Remove:

the connector on the brake fluid reservoir
the 2 nuts
the 2 brake pipes from the master cylinder. Install the sealing plugs
the feeder hose for the clutch cylinder. Install the sealing plugs
the master cylinder.

TRANSFERRING COMPONENTS

Transfer the brake fluid reservoir to the new master cylinder. See: RESERVOIR, BRAKE FLUID .

NOTE:

Only use brake fluid to lubricate the O-rings in the brake system.

NOTE:

Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

See information about safety information brake system, see SAFETY INFORMATION BRAKE SYSTEM

Remove reservoir brake fluid, see RESERVOIR, BRAKE FLUID

Fig 1: Remove/Install Lines, Nuts

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CAUTION:

Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.

Remove the following items:

Torque: Ø8 mm diameter brake line
18 Nm
Torque: M8
24 Nm