Brake System

Master Cylinder

7steps
~42min
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. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    D 1.4 U2 TCI (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

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

    G 1.2 MPI (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

    G 1.4 MPI (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    D 1.4 U2 TCI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

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

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

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

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

  4. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A) and disconnect the brake tube (B) from the master cylinder by loosening the tube 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 the mounting nuts (A).

    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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