FAQ for Brake Master Cylinder Repair
Q: What's the required torque for the brake pipe fittings at the master cylinder?
A:
The required torque is 24 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: Under what kind of condition, should you replace the affected components?
A:
If any of the conditions including cuts or cracks, nicks, or deformation exit, you should replace the affected components.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How do you remove the master cylinder fluid level sensor?
A:
You can disconnect the electrical connector from the brake fluid level sensor, remove the brake fluid level sensor, depress the retaining tabs on the end of the brake fluid level sensor, and press the sensor through the reservoir to remove it.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What's the required torque for the master cylinder mounting nuts?
A:
The required torque is 29 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended fluid added to the brake master cylinder reservoir?
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The recommended fluid is Delco Supreme 11 (R), GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667), or equivalent DOT-3 only.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What's the installation procedure for the master cylinder fluid level sensor?
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The installation procedure is to place the brake fluid level sensor into the reservoir, press it into place to secure the sensor retaining tabs, and connect the electrical connector to the brake fluid level sensor.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How do you remove the master cylinder reservoir?
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You can remove the master cylinder, secure the master cylinder in a vise, remove the brake fluid level sensor, tap out the reservoir retaining pins, and remove the reservoir and the seals from the master cylinder.
By BobGM Specialist
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