Solara Coupe V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2008)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Disassembly
BRAKE: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER:
DISASSEMBLY
1. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTE: Wash brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surface.
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the level warning switch connector.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the 6 brake lines from the brake master cylinder.
SST: 09023-00101
(c) Remove the 2 nuts, and pull out the 2-way and brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
4. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLER CAP ASSEMBLY
(a) Pull out the master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
5. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR STRAINER
(a) Pull out the master cylinder reservoir strainer.
6. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the screw and pull out the master cylinder reservoir sub-assembly.
7. REMOVE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR GROMMET
(a) Remove the 2 master cylinder reservoir grommets.
8. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER KIT (w/o VSC)
(a) Place the master cylinder in the vise.
(b) Remove the O-ring.
(c) Push in the piston and remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers.