Grand Caravan AWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2001)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Master Cylinder Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY - MASTER CYLINDER (FLUID RESERVOIR)
1. Clean master cylinder housing and brake fluid reservoir. Use only a solvent such as Mopar Brake Parts Cleaner or an equivalent.
2. Remove brake fluid reservoir cap. Using a syringe or equivalent type tool empty as much brake fluid as possible from the reservoir.
CAUTION: When removing fluid reservoir from the master cylinder, do not pry off using any type of tool. This can damage the fluid reservoir or
master cylinder housing.
3. Remove the master cylinder assembly from the power brake vacuum booster.
4. Mount the master cylinder in a vise using the master cylinder mounting flange.
Fluid Reservoir Retaining Pins
5. Using correct size pin punch, remove the two retaining pins between the fluid reservoir and master cylinder housing.
6. Rock the brake fluid reservoir from side to side while pulling up to remove it from the seal grommets in master cylinder housing.
Master Cylinder To Fluid Reservoir Seal Grommets
7. Remove the two master cylinder housing to brake fluid reservoir seal grommets.
ASSEMBLY - MASTER CYLINDER (FLUID RESERVOIR)
1. Install new master cylinder housing to brake fluid reservoir sealing grommets in master cylinder housing.
2. Lubricate reservoir mounting area with fresh clean brake fluid. Place reservoir in position over sealing grommets. Seat reservoir into sealing
grommets using a rocking motion while firmly pressing down on fluid reservoir.
3. Be sure fluid reservoir is positioned properly on master cylinder. Bottom of fluid reservoir is to be touching the top of both sealing grommets when
properly installed on master cylinder housing.
4. Install the two fluid reservoir to master cylinder retaining pins.
5. Install the master cylinder assembly on the power brake booster.
6. Fill fluid reservoir to its proper level as indicated on the side of the fluid reservoir.
