Master Cylinder - Lotus Esprit Series Workshop Manual

WARNING: Frequently check the level of fluid in the reservoir whilst bleedin g
the braking system.
2.
Remove the dust cap from the right-hand front bleed nipple and f i t a bleed
pipe from the nipple to a suitable container.
i n the container i n clean fluid.
Slacken the bleed nipple by one turn and depress the brake pedal slowly
3.
noting the condition of the f l u i d entering the container.
4. Continue to operate the brake pedal until the fluid entering the container i s
clean and free of any air bubbles.
Depress the brake pedal once more slowly and close the nipple at the end of
5.
the stroke. Take care not to overtighten nipple.
6.
Remove bleed pipe and replace dust cap.
7.
Perform the same procedure on the left-hand front bleed ni pp le, followed by
the ri g ht-hand rear then the left-hand rear.
NOT USE
D O
WARNING:
fore contamination would arise

MASTER CYLINDER

To Remove
I . Place a receptacle under the master cylinder to collect any fluid escaping
during removal.
2. Disconnect the two pipes from the master cylinder and insert plugs i n the
pipes to prevent ingress of foreign matter.
Disconnect the electrical connections to the reservoir cap.
3.
4 . Remove the two nuts and spring washers securing the master cylinder to the
servo unit and remove the master cylinder.
To Replace
Reverse the removal procedure, then bleed the system as previously
described. Tighten a l l the securing nuts to the torques specified i n the
TECHNICAL DATA.
fluid dispelled during bleedin g for tapping up the master
if
fluid i s re-used.
BRAKING SYSTEM
Immerse the end of the pipe
Page
ESPRIT
.