Disassembly Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View of Master Cylinder, Brake Fluid Reservoir, and Seal Ring From Cylinder Bore

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Remove the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement .
Remove the brake fluid reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement .
Remove the seal ring from the cylinder bore.

Fig 2: View of Retaining Ring From Non-ABS Cylinder Body

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IMPORTANT:

When removing the retaining ring, avoid damaging the piston or the cylinder wall.
A welding rod or its equivalent can be used in a compensating port to keep the piston pressed down.

Remove and discard the retaining ring from the cylinder body using a suitable screwdriver. The non-ABS master cylinder body is shown.

Fig 3: View of Primary Piston and ABS Master Cylinder Body

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Remove the primary piston. The ABS master cylinder body is shown.
Carefully remove the secondary piston assembly and the spring from the master cylinder bore.