Removal Procedure
Notice: Do not overtighten vise, or damage to the master cylinder
will result.
- Remove the brake modulator (ABS)/master cylinder assembly. Refer
to
Brake Modulator/Master Cylinder Assembly Replacement
in Antilock Brakes.
- Clamp the flange on the master cylinder body in a vise. Do not
clamp the master cylinder body.
- Carefully drive out the
spring pins with
a suitable 1/8-inch punch. Do not damage the reservoir or the cylinder body
when pushing out the pins.
- Remove the reservoir body by pulling the body straight up and
away from the cylinder body.
- Remove the O-rings from the grooves in the reservoir.
- Inspect the reservoir for cracks or deformation. Replace the reservoir
if necessary.
- Clean the reservoir with clean denatured alcohol.
- Dry the reservoir with non-lubricated compressed air.
Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the new O-rings and the reservoir-to-housing fittings
with clean brake fluid.
- Insert the O-rings into the grooves in the reservoir. Make sure
that the O-rings are properly seated.
- Connect the reservoir to the master cylinder body. Use your hand
in order to press the reservoir straight down into the body.
- Carefully install the
spring pins in
order to retain the reservoir. Do not damage the reservoir or the cylinder
body.
- Install brake modulator (ABS)/master cylinder assembly. Refer
to
Brake Modulator/Master Cylinder Assembly Replacement
in Antilock Brakes.