Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair

Brake Master Cylinder

Removal

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles
1
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2
CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove the fluid and clean the area with water.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
For additional information, refer to Brake Fluid Reservoir Service and Repair

Right-hand drive vehicles

3 TORQUE: 4 Nm

All vehicles

5
CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove the fluid and clean the area with water.
TORQUE: 17 Nm

6
- TORQUE: 25 Nm
- Install new retaining nuts.

Installation

1
CAUTION: Make sure the master cylinder is correctly aligned. Failure to make sure the master cylinder is correctly aligned to the brake booster actuation rod may cause component damage or poor brake performance.

- Install new brake fluid reservoir seals.
- Install a new O-ring seal.
2 To install, reverse the removal procedure.
3 For additional information, refer to Brake System Bleeding Service and Repair