Master Cylinder Inspection - Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual

Gonventional Brake Components
Master Cylinder Inspection
NOTE:
. Before reassembling. check thai all parts are free of
dust and other foreign particles.
. Do not try to disassemble the master cylinder
assembly. Replace the master cylinder assembly with
a new part if necessary.
. Do not allow dirt or foreign matter to contaminate the
b r a k e f l u i d .
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RESERVOIR
RESERVOIR CAP
Check for blockaqe
of vent holes.
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RESERVOIR SEAL
Check {or damage
and deterioration.
STRAINER
Remove accumulated
seormenl.
MASTER CYLINOER
Check lor leaks,
rust, and damage.
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Brake Booster Pushrod Glearance
Adjustment
Special Tools Bequired
Pushrod adjustment gauge 07JAG,SD40100
NOTE: Brake booster pushrod-to-piston clearance must
be checked and adjustments made. if necessary, before
installing the master cylinder.
1. Set the specialtool (A) on the master cylinder body
(B), push in the center shaft (C) until the top of it
contacts the end of the secondary piston (D) by
turning the adjusting nut (E).
Without disturbing the center shaft's position,
install the special tool (A) backwards on the booster.
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{0-760 mmHg,30 in.Hgl
07JAG-SO40100
Install the master cylinder nuts (B), and tighten
them to the sDecified torque.
Connect the booster in-line with a vacuum gauge
( C ) 0
1 0 1 k P a { 0 7 6 0 m m H g , 3 0 i n . H g ) t o t h e
booster's engine vacuum supply, and maintain an
e n g i n e s p e e d t h a t w i l l d e l i v e r 6 6 k P a { 5 0 0 m m H g ,
2 0 i n . H g ) v a c u u m .
15 N.m {1.5 kof.m.
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