Attention:
- Be sure to replace the brake master cylinder with a new one if it has been subjected to impacts or falls (risk of malfunction).
- Prepare suitable containers to collect the fluid and take measures to protect surrounding components from contact with brake fluid.
Removal the master brake cylinder
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Using a syringe, remove the brake fluid from the reservoir.
3. Place a suitable container to collect any brake fluid remaining in the master cylinder that may leak out when the master cylinder is removed.
4. Disconnect the connector (1) of the brake fluid level sensor.
5. Disconnect the feed line from the clutch master cylinder.
6. Remove the brake fluid reservoir retaining pin.
7. Remove the brake fluid reservoir.
8. Seal the opened holes with plugs.
9. Disconnect the brake lines and remove the brake master cylinder.
10. Seal the openings of the master brake cylinder and brake pipes with plugs.
Installing the master brake cylinder
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Caution: Remove plugs from components only immediately before installation. Also remove new components from packaging immediately before installation.
Note: Observe the tightening torques of the threaded connections of the brake system components (see table at the beginning of the chapter).
Bleed the hydraulic circuit of the brake system.