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Brake System

Master Cylinder

In this manual: Brake System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
0102030405016.712N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

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

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray. G 1.0 MPI (Refer to Engine Electrical System — "Battery") G 1.2 MPI (Refer to Engine Electrical System — "Battery") F 1.0 MPI (Refer to Engine Electrical System — "Battery")
  3. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector.
  4. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir using a syringe.
  5. Disconnect the brake tube from the master cylinder by loosening the tube flare nut. Tightening torque: ABS: 12.7–16.7 N·m ESC: 18.6–23 N·m
  6. Loosen the master cylinder nut (A) and remove the master cylinder.

    Tightening torque: 9.8–15.7 N·m

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  2. After installation, bleed the brake system. (Refer to Brake System — "Brake System")

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