Description And Operation; Master Cylinder Description - GMC chervolet camaro 1999 Service Manual

Brakes
Description and Operation
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Master Cylinder Description
Important:
• Replace all of the components that are included in
the repair kits used to service this master cylinder.
• Lubricate the rubber parts in order to ease
assembly. Use clean brake fluid.
• Do not use lubricated compressed air on the
brake parts; This action may cause damage to the
rubber components.
• If you remove or disconnect any hydraulic part,
you may have to bleed all or part of the brake
system.
Brake Pipe Routing and Location
Brake pipe location and routing can be found in the
attached graphic. For brake pipe replacement, refer to
Brake Pipe Replacement.
For information on· flaring
new brake pipes, refer to
ISO Flares Replacement.
Hydraulic Brakes 5-53
• The specified torque values are for dry,
non-lubricated fasteners.
• Perform the service operations on a clean bench
that is free from all mineral oil materials.
The master cylinder has an aluminum body and a
plastic reservoir. The brake system is a conventional
front-to-rear split system. The master cylinder
primary piston provides the fluid pressure to the front
disc brakes. The secondary piston provides the
fluid pressure to the rear disc brakes. If pressure is
lost from either system, the remaining system will
function in order to stop the vehicle.
Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir
The reservoir has a maximum fluid level indicator
mark. The fluid level indicator mark is located on the
side of the reservoir.
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