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Master Cylinder Assembly Removal And Installation: Installation

  1. Install new master cylinder O-ring (1) to master cylinder.
  2. Install master cylinder (2) with reservoir (3) to brake booster (4).
    Fig 1: Identifying Master Cylinder O-Ring, Master Cylinder, Reservoir & Brake Booster
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  3. Tighten master cylinder fixing nuts (1) to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Master cylinder fixing nut a: 18 N.m (1.8 kg-m, 13.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Master Cylinder Fixing Nut
    G04808375Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Connect brake pipes to master cylinder and tighten brake pipe flare nuts (1) to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Brake pipe flare nut for M10 a: 16 N.m (1.6 kg-m, 12.0 lb-ft) 

    Brake pipe flare nut for M12 a: 19 N.m (1.9 kg-m, 14.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Brake Pipe Flare Nut
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  5. Connect clutch reservoir hose (1) to reservoir (2) for M/T vehicle.
    Fig 4: Identifying Clutch Reservoir Hose & Reservoir
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  6. Connect reservoir lead wire at coupler.
  7. Fill reservoir with specified brake fluid.
  8. After installing, bleed air from brake system referring to AIR BLEEDING OF BRAKE SYSTEM  and at the same time bleed air from clutch system referring to AIR BLEEDING OF CLUTCH SYSTEM for M/T vehicle.
  9. Perform brake test and check each installed part for fluid leakage.