FAQ for Brake Master Cylinder Repair
Q: What is the removal procedure for the master cylinder (Vacuum Boost)?
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The procedure is to disconnect the brake pipes, and then remove the master cylinder mounting nuts, the master cylinder, and the master cylinder reservoir.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the disassembly procedure for the master cylinder?
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The procedure is to remove the brake master cylinder, the reservoir cap and diaphragm, the primary piston assembly, and the secondary piston.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the master cylinder (Vacuum Boost)?
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The proper way is to install the master cylinder reservoir, the master cylinder, and the master cylinder mounting nuts, release the park brake and unblock the wheels.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed when adding fluid to the brake master cylinder reservoir?
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You should use only Delco Supreme 11, GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667), or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the master cylinder fluid level sensor?
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The procedure is to disconnect the electrical connector, compress the locking tabs, and then remove the fluid level sensor.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the master cylinder?
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The proper way is to install the lubricated return spring and secondary piston assembly, the lubricated, new primary piston assembly, the master cylinder reservoir, the reservoir cap, the diaphragm, and the master cylinder.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the master cylinder (Hydraulic Boost)?
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The proper way is to install the master cylinder reservoir, the master cylinder, and the master cylinder mounting nuts, release the park brake and unblock the wheels.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the master cylinder reservoir?
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The proper way is to install the lubricated seals, the reservoir, the reservoir retaining pins, and the master cylinder.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the master cylinder (Hydraulic Boost)?
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The procedure is to disconnect the brake pipes, and then remove the master cylinder mounting nuts, the master cylinder, and the master cylinder reservoir.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the master cylinder fluid level sensor?
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The proper way is to install the fluid level sensor, and then connect the electrical connector to the fluid level sensor.
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