Removal and Replacement

Brake Master Cylinder: Removal and Installation

Brake Master Cylinder










CAUTION:

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.

NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

Removal

1) Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
2) Disconnect the harness connector for the fluid level sensor.
3) Disconnect the brake pipes from the master cylinder assembly.
4) Remove brake pipes from the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
5) Remove the master cylinder assembly nuts and discard.

CAUTION:
Discard the nuts, do not reuse.

6) Remove the master cylinder assembly and O-ring.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

- Apply silicone grease to the brake booster at position (A) as shown, be sure the O-ring is in proper position when installing the master cylinder assembly to the brake booster.






CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.

- Use new master cylinder assembly nuts for installation.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse the master cylinder assembly nuts.

- Refill the brake fluid and bleed the air. Refer to [Brake Fluid: Bleeding Brake System] Service and Repair.

CAUTION:
- Refill using recommended brake fluid. Refer to [Brake Fluid: Drain and Refill] Service and Repair.
- Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

- Adjust the brake pedal. Refer to [Brake Pedal: Inspection and Adjustment] Adjustments.