Master Cylinder Replacement - Honda Civic Service Manual

Master Cylinder Replacement
NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may
damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint,
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 a s s e m b l y ( A ) .
2, Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector
(A).
1 5 N . m
{1.5 kgt.m, 11 lbt.ft)
3 . R e m o v e t h e c l u t c h r e s e r v o i r ( B ) a n d e n g i n e w i r e
harness clip (C)from the master cylinder mounting
b a s e ( D ) .
4. Remove the reservoir cap and brake fuid from the
reservoir.
5. Remove the reservoir (E) on the master cylinder
m o u n t r n g D a s e .
6, Disconnect the brake lines (F)from the master
cylinder (G). To prevent spills, cover the hose joints
with rags or shop towels.
7. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts {H) and
washers.
8. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster.
Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines
when removing the master cylinder.
9. Remove the rod seal (l) from the master cylinder.
10. Installthe master cylinder in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Replace all the 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 {A) with the recommended
seal grease in the master cylinder set.
. I n s t a l l t h e r o d s e a l o n t o t h e m a s t e r c y l i n d e r w i t h
its grooved side (B)toward the master cylinder.
. Check the brake pedal height and free play after
i n s t a l l i n g t h e m a s t e r c y l i n d e r , a n d a d j u s t i t i f
necessary (see page 19-6).
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