Defender 90 (LD) V8-4.0L (1997)
Brake Master Cylinder: Removal and Replacement
Master Cylinder
Master Cylinder
Service Repair No -
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Place a container under the master cylinder to catch escaping brake fluid.
3. Clean area round master cylinder ports.
4. Disconnect pipes from master cylinder ports. Cover the pipe ends to prevent entry of dirt.
5. Disconnect electrical leads from reservoir cap.
6. Remove two nuts securing master cylinder to servo and withdraw cylinder.
7. Remove reservoir cap and drain fluid into suitable container for disposal.
8. The reservoir is a push fit in the master cylinder and secured by seals. Carefully ease the reservoir from the master cylinder by rolling it from the
seals. Note that the two seals are different in size.