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Master Cylinder Assembly Replacement

Removal
1. Clean outside of master cylinder.
2. Drain brake fluid in reservoir.
3. Disconnect fluid level switch coupler (1) on reservoir.
4. Remove brake pipes (2).

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted surface. Painted surface will be damaged by brake fluid, flush it with water immediately if any fluid is spilled.





5. Remove master cylinder fixing nuts (3).
6. Remove master cylinder.

Installation
1. Install new master cylinder O-ring.
2. Install master cylinder to booster and tighten master cylinder fixing nuts (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Master cylinder fixing nuts (a): 13 Nm (1.3 kgf-m, 9.5 ft. lbs.)
3. Connect brake pipe and tighten flare nuts (2) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nuts (b): 16 Nm (1.6 kgf-m, 11.5 ft. lbs.)





4. Connect fluid level switch connector (1) of reservoir.
5. Fill reservoir with specified brake fluid up to its MAX mark.
6. After completing the work, bleed air and check brake pedal for play.