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Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)15 · Brakes
15 · Brakes

Brake light switch

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Repairs › Brake light switch
BrakesBrake light switch · page 1 of 2

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

Service repair no - 70.35.42

Remove

Brake light switch – Service repair no - 70.35.42
  1. Remove heater air intake hose.
  2. Disconnect Lucars from brake light switch.
  3. Loosen locknut securing brake light switch to pedal box bracket and remove switch

Refit

  1. Fit brake light switch and tighten locknut.
  2. Adjust brake light switch. See Adjustments.

MASTER CYLINDER

Service repair no - 70.30.08

Remove

Master cylinder – Service repair no - 70.30.08
  1. Disconnect 2 Lucars from fluid reservoir filler cap.
  2. Position cloth under master cylinder to absorb spilled fluid.

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to contact paint finished surfaces as paint may be damaged. If spilled, remove fluid and clean area with clean warm water.

  1. Loosen union and disconnect secondary system pipe from master cylinder.
  2. Loosen union and disconnect primary system pipe from master cylinder.
  3. Move brake pipes aside.
  4. Remove 2 nuts securing master cylinder to servo.
  5. Remove master cylinder.
  6. Remove and discard ’O’ ring from master cylinder.

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