Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
Brake Master Cylinder: Description and Operation
IMPORTANT:
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Replace all of the components that are included in the repair kits used to service this master cylinder.
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Lubricate the rubber parts with clean brake fluid in order to ease assembly.
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Do not use lubricated compressed air on the brake parts. This action may cause damage to the rubber components.
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If you remove or disconnect any hydraulic part, you may have to bleed all or part of the brake system.
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The specified torque values are for dry, non-lubricated fasteners.
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Perform the service operations on a clean bench that is free from all mineral oil materials.
This master cylinder is a composite design with a plastic reservoir and an aluminum body. The master cylinder is used in a diagonally split system. In
this system, one front and one diagonally rear brake is served by the primary piston (17), and the opposite front and rear brakes are served by the
secondary piston (15).
The master cylinder incorporates the functions of a standard dual master cylinder. The master cylinder also has a fluid level sensor (8) and integral
proportioning. The proportioning valves are designed to provide better front-to-rear braking balance with a heavy brake application.
