MKT FWD V6-3.7L (2010)
Brake Master Cylinder: Testing and Inspection
Brake Master Cylinder - Bypass Condition
Component Tests
Brake Master Cylinder - Bypass Condition
1. Inspect the master cylinder. Refer to Brake System Inspection See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Brake
System Inspection.
2. Disconnect the brake tubes from the master cylinder.
3. Plug the outlet ports of the master cylinder.
4. NOTE: Make sure that the outlet port plugs do not show signs of leakage.
Lightly apply the brakes and hold for 10 seconds. Release the brakes and then reapply with heavy force. If brake pedal height cannot be
maintained, the brake master cylinder has an internal leak and a new brake master cylinder must be installed.
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If brake pedal height is maintained, reinstall brake tubes and tighten to specifications. Refer to Specifications. After installation, bleed the
brake system. Refer to Brake System Bleeding See: Brake Bleeding/Service and Repair/Brake System Bleeding.