Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT LEVEL WARNING SWITCH CONNECTOR
2. DRAW OUT FLUID WITH SYRINGE

NOTICE: Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it off immediately.

3. M/T models: DISCONNECT CLUTCH HOSE FROM RESERVOIR





4. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINES
Using SST, disconnect the 2 or 3 brake lines from the master cylinder.
SST 09023-00100
Torque: 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)





5. REMOVE MASTER CYLINDER
Remove the 2 mounting nuts, and pull out the master cylinder and gasket.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)





6. REMOVE RESERVOIR
a. Pull out the reservoir stopper.

HINT: At the time of installation, make sure to insert the reservoir stopper through holes of the reservoir and the master cylinder groove.

b. Remove the reservoir and 2 grommets.
c. Remove the cap and strainer from the reservoir.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT:
^ Before installation, adjust length of brake booster push rod.
^ After installation, fill the brake reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system.
^ Check for leaks, check and adjust brake pedal.