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Master Cylinder Replacement (Left Hand Drive)

Master Cylinder Replacement (Left Hand Drive)



Callout Component Name
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .

Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution .


Preliminary Procedure

1. With the engine OFF, apply the brake pedal several times until the brake pedal becomes firm to deplete the vacuum brake booster vacuum reserve.

2. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir, using a suitable suction device.

3. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.


1

Clutch Master Cylinder Hose


Procedure

1. If equipped, disconnect the clutch master cylinder hose from the brake master cylinder reservoir.

2. Cap the brake fluid reservoir outlet and plug the clutch master cylinder hose inlet to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.


2

Heat Shield Assembly

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

If equipped, unbolt the heat shield assembly from the brake master cylinder.

Tighten

9 Nm (80 lb in)

3

Brake Pipe Fitting (Qty: 2)

Procedure

Cap the brake pipe fittings and plug the master cylinder outlet ports to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Tighten

18 Nm (13 lb ft)

4

Brake Master Cylinder Nut (Qty: 2)


Procedure

1. Discard the brake master cylinder nuts.

2. Install 2 NEW brake master cylinder nuts.


Tighten

50 Nm (37 lb ft)

5

Master Cylinder


Procedure

1. When removing the master cylinder, ensure the master cylinder to booster seal between the vacuum booster and the master cylinder is properly seated in the groove at the rear of the master cylinder and is not damaged. Replace the seal if necessary.

2. If necessary, remove the brake master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement (Right Hand Drive) Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement (Left Hand Drive) .

3. If installing a new master cylinder, bench bleed the master cylinder.

4. Fill the master cylinder reservoir.

5. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .

6. If equipped, calibrate the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration .