XL-7 Standard 2WD V6-2.7L (2001)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Master Cylinder
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).
INSPECTION
Inspect distance "A" to be the following.
Distance "A": 57.4 mm (2.26 inch) or more
If measurement is out of above specification, replace master cylinder assembly.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: See NOTE at the beginning of this section.
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 kg-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 kg-m, 12.0 ft. lbs.)