FAQ for Brake Master Cylinder Repair
Q: How do I install the Master Cylinder Reservoir?
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Clean the reservoir. Dry the reservoir with non-lubricated, filtered air. Lubricate the new seals and the outer surface area of the reservoir-to-housing barrels. Install the lubricated seals and the reservoir to the master cylinder. Tap the reservoir retaining pins into place to secure the reservoir. Install the sensor into the reservoir and remove the master cylinder from the vice and install it in the vehicle.
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30/03/2022 Q: How do I install the Master Cylinder?
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Start with bench bleeding the master cylinder. Install the master cylinder to the vacuum brake booster and the master cylinder mounting nuts. Remove the plugs from the brake pipes. Connect the brake pipes to the master cylinder and the electrical connector to the brake fluid level sensor. Bleed the brake system.
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30/03/2022 Q: How do I prevent system contamination?
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Prevent contamination by plugging the hose ends.
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29/03/2022 Q: How do I remove the Master Cylinder Reservoir?
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Start with removing the master cylinder from the vehicle. Then secure the master cylinder in a vise. Then remove the brake fluid level sensor. Carefully tap out the reservoir retaining pins. Next, remove the reservoir and seals from the master cylinder,.
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29/03/2022 Q: How do I remove the Master Cylinder?
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Start with disconnecting the electrical connector from the brake fluid level sensor and the brake pipes from the master cylinder. Plug the open brake pipe ends. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts and then the master cylinder from the vehicle. Drain the master cylinder reservoir of all brake fluid.
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29/03/2022 Q: How much fluid should be in the cylinder reservoir when performing the bench bleeding?
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The reservoir should be filled at least to the halfway mark.
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27/03/2022 Q: What if the brake fluid level is below the half mark on the reservoir?
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The brake system should be inspected for wear and possible brake fluid leaks.
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26/03/2022 Q: What should be used to clean the brake master cylinder bore?
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Use denatured alcohol or equivalent, and avoid using abrasives to clean the brake master cylinder bore.
By BobGM Specialist
22/03/2022 Q: What should I use to grease the master cylinder bore, the secondary piston, and the return spring?
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Grease with Delco supreme 1 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
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22/03/2022 Q: Which hoses will need to be removed from the master cylinder?
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You will need to remove the transparent hoses.
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