Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Detach cover from brake fluid reservoir. Remove brake fluid as far as possible with siphon bottle.

Disconnect wiring harness plug (1) from brake fluid level sensor. Unclip wiring harness from brake fluid reservoir.

Detach brake lines (2) from brake master cylinder – collect escaping fluid and close off openings.

Detach fastening nuts (3) and remove brake master cylinder.

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

Transfer brake fluid reservoir when replacing brake master cylinder – see operation "Brake Fluid Reservoir, Remove and Install (RHD Vehicles). Collect escaping brake fluid and close off openings.

  Install

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

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

Attach new seal ring (1) to brake master cylinder. Attach brake master cylinder to brake servo with new fastening nuts – tightening torque 25 Nm / 18.5 lbf. ft. Attach brake lines to brake master cylinder – tightening torque 16 Nm / 12 lbf. ft.

Connect wiring harness plug to 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". Screw lid on brake fluid reservoir.