how to replace master cylinder, step by step

[Kneale Brownson]

There's probably little comment on brake MC replacement because it's so 
straight-forward a process, Scott.  You want to drain the reservoir (I used 
a small "turkey baster"), disconnect the supply hose to the clutch MC, pull 
off the reservoir (careful prying on the plastic or you'll be buying one of 
those too),  disconnect the lines coming off the MC and remove the two 
bolts holding it to the brake booster assembly.  Installation follows the 
famed "reverse of removal" steps.  New MC's usually come with new seals to 
use when reinstalling the reservoir.  Then you bleed the system as usual, 
preferably using a pressure bleeder


At 09:22 AM 10/18/2001 -0600, scott hauver wrote:

>I have checked the archives and a few lister sites for how to replace a 
>brake master cylinder and have not found it.  Would someone point to this 
>or reply with step by step instructions, any special tools, and any tips 
>to be sure to do it right the first time.  Thank you in advance.
>
>Best regards,
>
>Scott Hauver