disconnect and remove brake light switch from pedal
slide the pushrod and washers from the pin, ( on the single cylinder models just slide the rubber boot back on the master cylinder so the pushrod will slide free when the cylinder is removed )
Remove the brake line (s) depending on whether it is a single or dual, and plug the pipes and holes, take care to catch all the fluid that will come out.
Remove the screws ( bolts ) holding master cylinder to the firewall
Pull the master cylinder forward and pull up to release it from the car.
Install is reverse of removal, then bleed brake system.
enough to fill the master cylinder
you forgot to plug in the brake fluid sensor.
Master Brake cylinder replaced and lines bled-how long?
how to change the master cylinder without taking it to a shop
If the parking brake isn't on , check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder in the engine compartment and see if it is low
Is the brake fluid level low in your brake master cylinder in the engine compartment ?
Drain the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir. Remove the wiring harness from the brake cylinder. Remove the brake lines. Remove the brake cylinder retaining nuts. Reverse the process to install the new master brake cylinder.
Better off purchasing a new master cylinder or a re-manufactured. They are not expensive and all the machine work is done.
If your brake light is on , either the parking brake is on or the BRAKE FLUID LEVEL in the brake master cylinder in your engine compartment IS LOW
On top of the Master Cylinder, driver's side, near the firewall.
Disconnect the brake lines Remove mounting bolts - pull master cylinder out of booster REMEMBER TO BENCH BLEED NEW CYLINDER PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
To change out the abs master cylinder on a 97 Achieva, first clean the inside of the brake system. Then remove the fluid reservoir cap. Unplug the master cylinder and loosen the brake nuts. Pull away the abs master cylinder and replace.Ê