Braking system

master cylinder

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
0102030405016.712N·mlb·ft
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Components and Components Location

COMPONENTS LOCATION

1. Brake Booster Unit
2. Reservoir
3. Master Cylinder

repair procedures

expansion

  1. Remove the battery and battery tray from the vehicle.

    D 1.6 U2 TCI (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

    G 1.0 T-GDI (Refer to Engine Electrical - "Battery")

    G 1.2 MGI (Refer to Engine Electrical - "Battery")

    G 1.4 MPI (Refer to Section EE - "Battery")

  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    D 1.6 U2 TCI (Refer to Engine Mechanical - "Air Cleaner")

    G 1.0 T-GDI (Refer to Engine Mechanical - "Air Filter")

    G 1.2 MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical - "Air Cleaner")

    G 1.4 MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical - "Air Cleaner")

  3. Suck out the brake fluid from the reservoir with a suitable pump/syringe

  4. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A) and disconnect the brake hose (B) from the master cylinder by loosening the flare nut.

    Tightening torque.

    ABS: 13.7–16.7 N·m

    ESC: 18,6–23 N·m

  5. Remove the master cylinder (B) from the brake booster after loosening and removing the mounting nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 9.8~15.7 N·m

Installation

  1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

  2. After installation, bleed the brake system.

    (Refer to Brake System - "Brake System")

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