Toyota Camry Manual page 700

BR–14
BRAKE SYSTEM – MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE MASTER CYLINDER BOOT
Using a screwdriver, remove the master cylinder boot.
2. REMOVE RESERVOIR
(a) Remove the set screw and pull out the reservoir.
(b) Remove the cap and strainer from the reservoir.
3. REMOVE 2 GROMMETS
4. PLACE CYLINDER IN VISE
5. REMOVE PISTON STOPPER BOLT
Using a screwdriver, push the pistons in all the way
and remove the piston stopper bolt and gasket.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
6. REMOVE 2 PISTONS AND SPRINGS
(a) Push in the piston with a screwdriver and remove the
snap ring with snap ring pliers.
(b) Remove the No.1 piston and spring by hand, pulling
straight out, not at an angle.
NOTICE: If pulled out at an angle, there is a possibility
that the cylinder bore could be damaged.
(c) Place a rag and 2 wooden blocks on the work table
and lightly tap the cylinder flange against the blocks
until the piston drops out of the cylinder.
HINT: Make sure the distance (A) from the rag to the
top of the blocks is at least 100 mm (3.94 in.).