Master Cylinder

Components and Component Location

Components

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1

   Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

2. 2

   Remove the air cleaner assembly.

   G 2.0 NU MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System — "Air Cleaner")

   G 2.5 GDI THETA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System — "Air Cleaner")

3. 3

   Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector (A).

   

4. 4

   Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir using a syringe.

5. 5

   Disconnect the brake tube (A) from the master cylinder by loosening the tube flare nut.

   Tightening torque: 18.6 – 23 N·m

   

6. 6

   Remove the master cylinder (A) after loosening the master cylinder nuts.

   Tightening Torque: 9.8–15.7 N·m

   

7. 7

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

   Tightening torque: 0.98–1.5 N·m

   

Installation

1. 1

   Install in the reverse order of removal.

2. 2

   After installation, bleed the brake system.

   (Refer to Brake System - "Brake Bleeding Procedures")

3. 3

   Check for brake fluid leakage and pedal condition.