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Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect brake fluid sensor electrical connector from master cylinder reservoir.
2. Position a drain pan under the master cylinder.
3. On models with separately mounted reservoir, disconnect reservoir hoses from the master cylinder.
4. On all models, use a suitable wrench to disconnect brake lines from the master cylinder. Plug all lines and fittings.
5. Remove master cylinder-to-brake booster attaching nuts.
6. Pull master cylinder outward and away from brake booster.
7. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. Prior to master cylinder installation, adjust brake booster pushrod as described under ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES/BRAKE BOOSTER PUSHROD.
b. Bleed hydraulic system as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING.