Master Cylinder Overhaul
REMOVAL1. Remove the master cylinder.
2. Remove reservoir cap and empty fluid into drain container.
Reservoir Retaining Pins:
3. Remove pins that retain reservoir to master cylinder. Use hammer and pin punch to remove pins.
4. Clamp cylinder body in vise with brass protective jaws.
Loosening Reservoir:
5. Loosen reservoir from grommets with pry tool.
6. Remove reservoir by rocking it to one side and pulling free of grommets.
7. Remove old grommets from cylinder body.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Install the grommets using fingers only. Installation with tools may cut or tear the grommets.
1. Lubricate new grommets with clean brake fluid and Install new grommets in cylinder body. Use finger pressure to install and seat grommets.
2. Position the reservoir into the grommets. Then rock reservoir back and forth while pressing downward to seat it in grommets.
3. Install the reservoir retaining pins into the cylinder body.
4. Bleed master cylinder on bench before installation.