For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the master cylinder from the vehicle. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement .
- Secure the master cylinder in a vise. Do not clamp the master cylinder body, secure only at the flange.
- Carefully remove the reservoir retaining pins.
- Remove the reservoir from the master cylinder by pulling the reservoir straight up and away from the cylinder.
- Remove the seals from the master cylinder.
Installation Procedure
- Inspect the reservoir for cracks or deformation. If found, replace the reservoir.
- Clean the reservoir with denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
- Dry the reservoir with non-lubricated, filtered air.
- Lubricate the new seals and the outer surface area of the reservoir-to-housing barrels with DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
- Install the lubricated seals. Make sure the seals are fully seated.
- Install the reservoir to the master cylinder by pressing the reservoir straight down on the master cylinder until the pin holes are aligned.
- Carefully install the reservoir retaining pins to secure the reservoir.
- Remove the master cylinder from the vice.
- Install the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement .
