XL-7 2WD V6-2.7L (2004)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Master Cylinder Assembly Replacement
Removal
NOTE: Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted surfaces.
1. Disconnect reservoir lead wire (1) at coupler.
2. Clean around reservoir cap (2) and take out fluid with syringe or such.
3. Disconnect brake pipes from master cylinder (3) and ABS actuator (4) (if equipped).
4. Remove master cylinder with reservoir from brake booster.
Installation
1. Install master cylinder to brake booster.
2. Tighten master cylinder attaching nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Master cylinder attaching nut (b): 13 Nm (1.3 kgf-m, 9.5 ft. lbs.)
3. Connect hydraulic lines to master cylinder and ABS actuator (if equipped) and tighten flare nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (c): 16 Nm (1.6 kgf-m, 12.0 ft. lbs.)
4. Connect reservoir lead wire (1).
5. Fill reservoir with specified brake fluid.
6. After installing, check brake pedal play and bleed air from system.
7. Perform brake test and check each installed part for fluid leakage.
Inspection
Inspect distance "A" to be the following. If measurement is out of specification, replace master cylinder assembly.
Distance