Legacy GT LTD Sedan AWD F4-2.5L DOHC (1998)
3. Pry up the pawl and remove the piston retainer.
NOTE: Piston may jump out from master cylinder.
4. Extract primary piston assembly and secondary piston assembly.
CAUTION:
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Do not disassemble the piston assembly; otherwise, the spring set value may be changed.
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Use brake fluid or methanol to wash inside wall of cylinder, pistons and piston cups. Be careful not to damage parts when washing. If
methanol is used for washing, do not dip rubber parts, such as piston cups, in it for more than 30 seconds; otherwise, they may become
swelled.
C: INSPECTION
If any damage, deformation, wear, swelling, rust, and other faults are found on the primary piston assembly, secondary piston assembly, supply valve
stopper, or gasket, replace the faulty part.
CAUTION:
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The primary and secondary pistons must be replaced as complete assemblies.
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The service limit of the clearance between each piston and the master cylinder inner dia. is 0.11 mm (0.0043 inch).
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When handling parts, be extremely careful not to damage or scratch the parts, or let any foreign matter get on them.
D: ASSEMBLY
Precautions for Assembling
1. When assembling, be sure to use recommended brake fluid.
2. Ensure that the inside wall of cylinder, pistons, and piston cups are free from dirt when assembling.
3. Be extremely careful not to damage, scratch, or dent cylinder inside wall, pistons, and piston cups.
4. Do not drop parts. Never attempt to use any part that has been dropped accidentally.
Assembling Operation
1. Assembling piston assembly:
Apply recommended brake fluid to inside wall of cylinder, and to outer surface of piston assembly, and install piston assemblies carefully into
cylinder.
2. Assembling cylinder pin:
3. Press the pawl and install the piston retainer into the master cylinder.
E: INSTALLATION
To install the master cylinder to the body, reverse the sequence of removal procedure.
Tightening torque:
Master cylinder mounting nut: 14 ±4 Nm (1.4 ±0.4 kg-m, 10.1 ±2.9 ft. lbs.)
Piping flare nut: 15 +3/-2 Nm (1.5 +0.3/-0.2 kg-m 10.8 +2.2/-1.4 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: Be sure to use recommended brake fluid.
