Tacoma PreRunner Reg Cab 2WD L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE) (1999)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Reassembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE RESERVOIR
a. Remove the set screw and pull out the reservoir.
Torque:
w/o ABS: 1.5 Nm (15 kgf-cm, 13 inch lbs.)
w/o ABS: 1.7 Nm (18 kgf-cm, 16 lbs.)
b. Remove the cap and strainer from the reservoir.
2. REMOVE 2 GROMMETS
3. PLACE CYLINDER IN VISE
4. REMOVE PISTON STOPPER BOLT
Using a screwdriver, push the pistons in all the way and remove the piston stopper bolt and gasket.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Torque:
w/o ABS: 8.0 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 69 lbs.)
w/ ABS: 10 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 7 ft. lbs.)
5. REMOVE 2 PISTONS AND SPRINGS
a. Push in the piston with a screwdriver and remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the No. 1 piston and spring by hand, pulling straight out, not at an angle.
NOTICE: If pulled out and installed at an angle, there is a possibly that the cylinder bore could be damaged.
NOTICE: At the time of disassembly, be careful not to damage the rubber lips on the pistons.
c. Place a rag and 2 wooden blocks on the work table, and lightly tap the cylinder flange against the block edges until the No. 2 piston and spring