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Installation

CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage electrical connections and painted surfaces. Use shop cloths, drip pans and fender covers to prevent brake fluid from contacting these areas.

1. Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Brake Bleeding.
2. Before installing the master cylinder, check the distance from the outer end of the booster assembly push rod to the face of the brake booster assembly.

Master Cylinder:




3. Position master cylinder over booster push rod and onto two studs on booster assembly.
4. Install master cylinder mounting nuts and tighten to 18-33 Nm (13-25 ft lb).
5. Install brake tubes to master cylinder and pressure control valve outlet ports. Tighten the tube nuts to 14-24 Nm (10-18 ft lb).
6. Connect brake warning lamp connector.
7. Fill master cylinder with DOT 3 brake fluid to MAX line on side of reservoir.
8. Perform system brake bleeding procedures.
9. Operate brakes several times, then check for external hydraulic leaks.