K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2002)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement
Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Apply the park brake and block the wheels.
2. Remove the master cylinder.
3. Drain the master cylinder reservoir.
4. Secure the master cylinder in a vise. Do not clamp the master cylinder body, secure only at the flange.
5. Remove the brake fluid level sensor by carefully depressing the retaining tabs and pushing the sensor through the reservoir.
6. Carefully remove the reservoir retaining pins.
7. Remove the reservoir from the master cylinder by pulling the reservoir straight up and away from the cylinder.
8. Remove the seals from the master cylinder.
Installation Procedure
1. Inspect the reservoir for cracks or deformation. If found, replace the reservoir.
2. Clean the reservoir with denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
3. Dry the reservoir with non-lubricated, filtered air.
4. Lubricate the new seals and the outer surface area of the reservoir-to-housing barrels with Delco Supreme II, GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N
992667) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid, from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
5. Install the lubricated seals, make sure they are fully seated.
