Brake Master Cylinder: Tools and Equipment
BASIC SERVICE (Removal and Installation)- Fender cover (servicing and bleeding a master-cylinder can be a messy process)
CAUTION: DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid is very corrosive to the vehicles finish and electrical connections.
- Drip pan.
- Complete set of combination wrenches or sockets.
- Bleeding device:
- Pressure bleeder or
- Vacuum bleeder or
- One-man brake bleeder kit or
- Length of clear plastic hose (3/16 inch ID) and a glass jar.
Brake Bleeding Setup:
- Small ruler or depth gauge (for adjusting the pushrod)
- Brake adjusting tool (rear brake adjustment should be checked)
- Clean shop towels.
OPTIONAL
- Master Cylinder bleeding kit (contains plastic fittings and hoses used for bleeding master cylinders)
- Suction bulb (for removing brake fluid from reservoir)
IF MASTER-CYLINDER IS OVERHAULED
- Snap-ring pliers
- Small pry bar (for separating the reservoir from the cylinder)
- Cylinder hone (cast iron cylinders only)
- Feeler gauges (for checking piston to cylinder clearance).