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Master Cylinder Assembly Overhaul

Disassembly





1. Remove circlip (1).
2. Remove primary piston.





3. Remove piston stopper bolt (1). Then remove secondary piston by blowing compressed air (2) into hole from which piston stopper bolt was removed. Be cautious during removal as secondary piston jumps out.

Reassembly

NOTE: See "Brake Caution: Before assembling, wash each part in fluid recommended to use for that vehicle, and inspect the parts.

1. Assemble secondary piston.





2. Install secondary piston assembly into cylinder.

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with ABS, align long hole (1) in secondary piston with stopper bolt hole (2) in master cylinder body when installing it.

3. Install primary piston assembly into cylinder.





4. Depress, and install circlip (2).





5. Install piston stopper bolt with pistons pushed in all the way and tighten it to specified torque.
6. For installation on vehicle, refer to "Master Cylinder Assembly Removal and Installation:".