Master Cylinder Replacement - Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual

Master Cylinder RePlacement
N O T E : D o n o t s p i l l b r a k e f l u i d o n t h e v e h i c l e ; i t m a y
damage the painU if brake fluid does contact the parnt,
wash it off immediately with water
1 . R e m o v e t h e a i r c l e a n e r .
Remove the reservoir cap and brake fluid from the
master cylinder reservoir.
3. Remove the brake fluid level sensor connector (A)
@6
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1 5 N . m
(1.5 kgf.m.
11 rbf.ft)
4. Disconnectthe 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
wasners.
6. Remove the master cylinder from the brake boosler
(E). Be careful not to bend or damage the brake
lines when removing the master cylinder.
7. Remove the rod seal (F) f rom the master cylinder.
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8. Installthe master cylinder in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Replace allthe rubber parts with new ones
whenever the master cylinder is removed
. Check the pushrod clearance before installing the
master cylinder, and adjust it if necessary (see
p a g e 1 9 - 1 6 ) .
. Use a new rod seal on reassembly.
. Coat the inner bore lip and outer circumference
of the new rod seal with the recommended seal
grease in the master cylinder set
' lnstallthe rod seal onto the master cylinder with
its grooved side (G) toward the master cylinder'
. Check the brake pedal height and free play after
installing the master cylinder, and adiust it if
necessary (see page 19-6).
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