RX 300 FWD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1999)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE RESERVOIR
a. Using pliers, slide the 2 clips and remove the reservoir hoses from the reservoir and remove the clips.
HINT: At the time of reassembly, install the reservoir hose with a paint line facing upward.
b. Remove the cap, strainer and clip from the reservoir.
2. REMOVE INLET UNION
Remove the set screw and pull out the inlet union.
Torque: 1.7 Nm (18 kgf.cm, 16 inch lbs.)
3. REMOVE 2 GROMMETS
4. w/ ABS: PLACE CYLINDER IN VISE
5. w/ ABS: REMOVE PISTON STOPPER BOLT
Using a screwdriver, push the pistons in all the way and remove the piston stopper bolt and gasket.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Torque: 10 Nm (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft. lbs.)
6. w/ ABS: REMOVE 2 PISTONS AND SPRINGS
a. Push in the piston with a screwdriver and remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the No.1 piston and spring by hand, pulling straight out, not at an angle.
NOTICE:
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If pulled out and installed at an angle, there is a possibility that the cylinder bore could be damaged.
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At the time of reassembly, be careful not to damage the rubber lips on the pistons.