Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Aston Martin
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Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)07 · 06 Brake system
07 · Brakes

Brake Fluid Reservoir

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Brake Actuation System › Brake Fluid Reservoir
06 Brake systemBrake Fluid Reservoir
  1. Secure the master cylinder with new nyloc nuts (x2). Torque to 25 Nm (+/- 4 Nm.).
  2. Install the two outlet pipe unions to their original positions on the tandem master cylinder.
  3. Connect the pressure sensor wiring harness plug.
  4. Install the coolant reservoir (LH drive only). Top up the coolant system if required.
  5. Bleed the brake system (Refer to ‘Brake Bleeding - WDS’, page 6-4-4).

Caution
Do not bleed the brake system at the brake master cylinder.

Brake Fluid Reservoir

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Brake Fluid Reservoir Renew06.06.AB

Removal

Warning
Avoid skin / eye contact or ingestion of brake fluid. If skin or eyes are splashed with brake fluid, rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water and obtain medical attention.
If brake fluid is ingested, obtain immediate medical attention.

Caution
Brake fluid must not be allowed to contact the vehicle paint work. Remove spilt brake fluid from the paint work by rinsing away with running water.

Place suitable absorbent material around the brake fluid reservoir area to catch any spilt brake fluid.

  1. Remove the master cylinder (Refer to ‘Master Cylinder’, page 6-4-2).
  2. Drain as much brake fluid as possible from the brake fluid reservoir.
  3. Remove the brake fluid reservoir securing pin.
  4. Withdraw the brake fluid reservoir. Take care to minimise brake fluid spill. Clear any spilt brake fluid immediately.
  5. Discard the brake fluid reservoir ‘O’ rings.

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