Master Cylinder Replacement - Honda Accord 2008 Manual

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Master Cylinder Replacement

• Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may
damage the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint,
wash it off immediately with water.
• Be careful not to damage or deform the brake
lines during removal and installation.
• To prevent the brake fluid from flowing, plug and
cover the hose ends and joints with a shop towel
or equivalent.
1. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box mount nut
(A) and release the clip (B), then move the under-
hood fuse/relay box (C) aside.
＊０１
A
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
2. Remove the reservoir cap and the brake fluid from
the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
3. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector
(A).
G
Replace.
F
C
4. Disconnect the brake lines (B) from the master
cylinder (C). To prevent spills, cover the hose joints
with rags or shop towels.
5. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (D) and
the washers (E).
B
6. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster
(F). Be careful not to bend or damage the brake
lines when removing the master cylinder.
7. Remove the rod seal (G) from the master cylinder.
NOTE: During installation, set a new rod seal onto
the master cylinder with its grooved side (H)
toward the master cylinder.
8. Install the master cylinder in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
• Coat the inner bore lip and the outer
circumference of the new rod seal with the Shin-
Etsu silicone grease (P/N 08798-9013).
• Check the brake pedal height and free play after
installing the master cylinder, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 19-6).
9. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box.
10. Bleed the brake system (see page 19-9).
11. Spin the wheels to check for brake drag.
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H
MASTER
CYLINDER SIDE
A D
15 N·m
B E
(1.5 kgf·m,
22 N·m
11 lbf·ft)
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
19-25
＊０２
C
E