Master cylinder (pump) - r + r
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Hydraulic brake system › Master cylinder (pump) - r + r
MASTER CYLINDER (PUMP) - R + R
Removing
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Op. 5530B52 BATTERY SUPPORT/DRIP TRAY - R.R
- Unscrew the brake-clutch fluid reservoir plug and fit the tool.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000001400 | Plug | Brake/ clutch system vacuum |
1. Connect a suitable recipient to the bleed valve of one front brake caliper.
2. Loosen the bleed valve and pump the brake pedal several times to drain the fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir.
1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the brake fluid minimum level warning light switch.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake fluid level sensor (switch) | See K025 BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR (SWITCH) |
1. Disconnect the brake pump system supply pipe.
2. Undo the connectors for the rigid fluid pipes from the master cylinder.
3. Undo the nuts (3a) and remove the master brake cylinder (3b) complete with reservoir (3c).
1. Act on the clips (1a) and remove the oddments compartment assembly (1b).
Refitting
- Install the master cylinder on the reservoir and do up the clips.
- Place the master cylinder in its housing complete with brake fluid reservoir and tighten the nuts to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master cylinder brake (pump) | Nut | 1.7 ÷ 2.3 |
- Tighten the fittings on the rigid pipes from the master cylinder to the electrohydraulic control unit to the specified torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pipe connectors | Connector | M10 | 1.4 ÷ 1.8 |
- Connect the system supply pipe to the clutch pump.
- Connect the electrical connection to the brake fluid minimum level warning light switch.
Op. 5530B52 BATTERY SUPPORT/DRIP TRAY - R.R
Op. 0010T64 BRAKE AND/OR CLUTCH FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP AS NECESSARY
Op. 0010T65 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - BLEED AIR
- Connect the negative battery terminal.
Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Grande Punto
- TOOLBrake bleeder kitSearch: one man brake bleeder kit
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
- TOOLBrake line flaring toolSearch: brake line flaring tool
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