Removal and Installation

Brake Master Cylinder

Material:

Removal and Installation

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Use a suitable suction device to remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
3. Disconnect the speed control deactivator switch electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the master cylinder tube fittings.
^ To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
^ For vehicles with traction control and stability assist, tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).

6. NOTE: Discard the brake master cylinder nuts. They are a torque-prevailing type and cannot be reused.

Remove the brake master cylinder nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
^ For vehicles with traction control stability assist, tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove the brake master cylinder.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Bleed the brake system.