Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E (2000)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Removal Procedure
Caution: Do not disturb or remove the screw which retains the primary spring to the secondary piston. This screw has been set to a predetermined
height, and the performance of the master cylinder will be adversely affected if this setting is changed. An improperly adjusted screw may result in
poor brake performance and possible personal injury.
Important: The reservoir cap (1) and the diaphragm (3) may be inspected and serviced without removing the master cylinder from the vehicle.
1. Remove the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement.
2. Wipe the reservoir cap (1) clean.
3. Remove the reservoir cap (1) and the diaphragm (3).
4. Replace the reservoir cap (1) and the diaphragm (3) if the following damage exists:
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Cuts
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Cracks
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Nicks
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Deformation
5. Remove the master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement.
6. Remove the retainer (7) while depressing the primary piston (8). Use care so that you do not damage the following components:
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The piston (8)
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The bore
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The retainer groove
7. Apply low pressure, non-lubricated, compressed air into the upper outlet port at the blind end of the bore while the other outlet ports are plugged.
Perform the above action in order to remove the following components:
7.1.
Primary piston (8)
7.2.
Secondary piston (10)
7.3.
Spring (13)
7.4.
Spring retainer (12)
8. Remove the seals (9) and the spring retainer (12) from the secondary piston (10).
9. Inspect the master cylinder for scoring or corrosion. Replace the master cylinder if damage exists.
Do not use abrasives in the bore.
10. Clean all of the components in clean, denatured alcohol.
11. Dry the components with non-lubricated, compressed air.
Installation Procedure
