Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Detach cover from brake fluid reservoir. Remove brake fluid as far as possible using syphon bottle. Disconnect wiring harness plug (2) from brake fluid level sensor. Unclip wiring harness from brake fluid reservoir.

Carefully detach brake fluid reservoir (3) from brake master cylinder – thereby carefully levering out brake fluid reservoir retention shackle (4) with screwdriver from brake master cylinder – collect escaping brake fluid and seal apertures.

For vehicles with manual transmission: Detach feed line (1) for clutch master cylinder from brake fluid reservoir – collect escaping brake fluid and close off openings.

When replacing brake fluid reservoir: Transfer brake fluid level sensor – see operation "Brake Fluid Level Sensor, Remove and Install".

Replace seals (1) on brake master cylinder.

Note:   Do not use mineral oils or greases when inserting seals (1) or when attaching feed line for clutch master cylinder to brake fluid reservoir. If necessary, brake cylinder paste should be used.

  Install

For vehicles with manual transmission: Attach feed line for clutch master cylinder to brake fluid reservoir.

Insert brake fluid reservoir in brake master cylinder – ensure brake fluid reservoir is correctly seated. Lock retention shackles on brake master cylinder.

Connect wiring harness plug brake fluid level sensor. Clip wiring harness to brake fluid reservoir. Bleed brake system – see operation "Brake System, Bleed, and Check for Leaks". Top up brake fluid reservoir to "MAX" marking. Screw cover onto brake fluid reservoir.