Safari Wagon V8-305 5.0L (1987)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Master Cylinder Removal and Installation
CAUTION:Brake fluid will damage electrical connections and painted surfaces. Use shop cloths, drip pans and fender covers to prevent brake fluid
from contacting these areas.
Removing/Installing Master Cylinder Assembly
Removal:
1. Remove tube nuts and hydraulic lines. Plug open pipes to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
2. Remove the two master cylinder attaching nuts.
3. Remove master cylinder.
Installation:
1. Install master cylinder and attaching nuts and torque to 38 Nm (26 ft. lb.).
2. Install hydraulic lines and tube nuts and torque to 17 Nm (12 ft. lb.).
3. Fill master cylinder to proper level with clean brake fluid. Proper level is between min. and max. indicator levels in opening on top reservoir.
4. Bleed hydraulic system. Refer to Brakes/Service and Repair/Bleeding Procedure. See: Service and Repair
5. Recheck fluid level.