RL V6-3.5L (2007)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Master Cylinder Replacement
NOTICE:
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Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
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Be careful not to damage or deform the brake lines during removal and inspection.
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To prevent the brake fluid from flowing, plug and cover the hose ends and joints with a shop towel or equivalent.
1. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
2. Remove the covers (A) in the engine compartment.
3. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box, and move it aside.
4. Remove the strut brace.
5. Remove the reservoir cap and brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
6. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A).
7. Disconnect the brake lines (B) from the master cylinder (C). To prevent spills, cover the line joints with rags or shop towels.
NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
8. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (D) and washers.
9. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster (E). Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines when removing the master cylinder.
10. Remove the O-ring (F) from the master cylinder.
11. Install the master cylinder in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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Replace the O-ring whenever the master cylinder is removed.
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Use the new O-ring on reassembly.
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Coat the O-ring with clean brake fluid.
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Bleed the brake system.
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Check the brake pedal height and free play after installing the master cylinder, and adjust it if necessary.
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Check the brake booster pushrod clearance.
12. Bleed the brake system.
13. Spin the wheels to check for brake drag.
