Brake Master Cylinder - Removal

REMOVAL






CAUTION: The vacuum in the power brake booster must be depleted before removing the master cylinder to avoid damaging the master cylinder and to prevent inhalation of the o-ring or any other contamination into the booster. The preferred method is to pump the brake pedal while the engine is not running until the brake pedal becomes firm. An alternative method is to remove and immediately reinstall the check valve located on the booster. If the check valve is removed, special care should be taken to ensure that the grommet is not damaged and remains seated, the check valve is dry and free of debris, and that contaminates cannot be ingested during removal.

1. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal five times to deplete any vacuum that may remain in the booster unit.
2. Siphon and drain the fluid from the reservoir (2).
3. Disconnect the fluid level electrical connector (3) from the reservoir (2).
4. Remove the brake lines (4) at the master cylinder.
5. Remove mounting nuts (5) from the master cylinder.





6. Remove master cylinder.
7. Remove cylinder cover and drain the rest of the fluid.
8. If master cylinder reservoir requires service, Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir - Removal.