Brake System

Master Cylinder Repair Procedures

12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
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Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the air cleaner. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
  3. Remove the battery. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
  4. Remove the ECM. (Refer to Engine Control System - "ECM")
  5. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector (A).
  6. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir using a syringe.
  7. Remove the wire harness clip (A).
  8. Loosen the flare nuts and separate the brake tube (A) from the master cylinder.

    Tightening torque: 18.6 – 23 N·m

  9. Remove the master cylinder after loosening the master cylinder mounting nuts.

    Tightening Torque: 9.8–15.9 N·m

  10. Separate the reservoir from the master cylinder after removing the screw (A).

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. After installation, bleed the brake system. (Refer to Brake System - "Brake Bleeding") (Refer to Brake System - "ABS Bleeding") (Refer to Brake System - "ESP Bleeding")

Test yourself

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