Cabriolet V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Master Cylinder
Component Notes And Information
NOTE:
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Brake master cylinders can no longer be disassembled for repair.
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Use only fresh, unused brake fluid.
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Note the labeling on the brake fluid reservoir.
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Brake master cylinders and brake boosters are supplied by various manufacturers, but they are interchangeable.
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Complete brake master cylinders and brake boosters can be replaced independently.
1
Clip
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Always replace
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Place on bolt
2
Lock Nut
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Tighten after adjusting clevis
3
Pin
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Install in clevis
4
Grommet
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Install in clevis
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Install spring in grommet
5
Clevis
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Adjusting, refer to: Fig. 1, below.
6
Seal
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Always replace
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Attach to intermediate mount before installing brake booster
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Roll onto bulkhead after brake booster is installed
7
Hex Nut
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Tighten to: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
8
Intermediate Mount
9
Seal
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Install in intermediate mount
10
Brake Booster
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Diameter: 10 inch
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If necessary, replace as complete unit
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With additional vacuum booster -28- for automatic transmission vehicles
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Checking:
With engine stopped, firmly depress brake pedal several times to dissipate vacuum
Hold brake pedal down with moderate pressure and start engine
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If brake booster is OK, brake pedal will drop noticeably (with booster in effect)