Master Cylinder Replacement

Master Cylinder Replacement

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant in Service Precautions.

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Service Precautions.

Removal Procedure
1. Apply the park brake and block the wheels.





2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the brake fluid level sensor.

Important: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

3. Disconnect the brake pipes from the master cylinder.
4. Plug the open brake pipe ends.





5. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts.
6. Remove the master cylinder from the vehicle.
7. Remove the master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement.
2. Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding.
3. Install the master cylinder to the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the master cylinder mounting nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).





5. Remove the rubber cap or plug from the exposed brake pipe fitting ends.
6. Connect the brake pipes.
Tighten the pipe fittings to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
7. Connect the electrical connector to the brake fluid level sensor.
8. Bleed the hydraulic brake system Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).
9. Release the park brake and unblock the wheels.