FAQ for Brake Master Cylinder Repair
Q: What is the proper way to install the master cylinder?
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The proper way is to install the brake master cylinder seal and the master cylinder, install 2 new brake master cylinder nuts, tighten the nuts to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft), and then fill the brake master cylinder reservoir.
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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(R), 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 brake master cylinder reservoir hose?
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The procedure is to remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir until the level is below the reservoir supply hose fitting and discard it into an approved container, remove the antilock brake system (ABS) module splash shield retainers, remove the ABS module splash shield bolts, remove the ABS module splash shield, and then release the supply and return hoses from the retainers and remove the hoses from the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the procedure for the master cylinder bench bleeding?
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The procedure is to remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and diaphragm, install suitable fittings to the master cylinder ports that match the type of flare seat required and also provide for hose attachment, install transparent hoses to the fittings installed to the master cylinder ports, remove the transparent hoses from the master cylinder reservoir, install the master cylinder reservoir cap and diaphragm, remove the fittings with the transparent hoses from the master cylinder ports, and then remove the master cylinder from the vise.
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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 3 master cylinder reservoir seals, install the master cylinder reservoir to the master cylinder, install the brake master cylinder reservoir pins and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in), and then fill the brake master cylinder reservoir.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the brake master cylinder adapter?
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The proper way is to install the master cylinder adapter gasket, install the brake master cylinder adapter, install the brake pushrod retainer, install the master cylinder seal, install 2 new master cylinder nuts and tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft), and then install a scan tool to the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the brake master cylinder adapter?
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The procedure is to place the transmission in the PARK or NEUTRAL position, remove the ignition key, remove the master cylinder nuts, disconnect the brake master cylinder (BMC) primary piston position sensor electrical connector, remove the brake pushrod retainer bolt, remove the brake pushrod retainer, remove the 4 brake pedal bracket nuts, remove the brake master cylinder adapter, and then inspect the master cylinder adapter gasket for damage and replace.
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01/11/2022 Q: How many fittings does the brake pipe have?
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The brake pipe has 2 fittings.
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01/11/2022 Q: How many seals does the master cylinder reservoir have?
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The cylinder reservoir has 2 seals.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be done before replacing the master cylinder?
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You should apply the brake pedal several times until the brake pedal becomes firm to deplete the vacuum brake booster vacuum reserve with the engine OFF, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir with a suitable tool, and then discard the brake fluid into an approved container.
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