Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Mini
01 Introduction02 General information03 Information04 Engine05 Emission control06 Engine management system - MEMS07 Fuel delivery system08 Cooling system09 Manifold & exhaust systems10 Clutch11 Manual gearbox12 Drive shafts13 Steering14 Suspension15 Brakes16 Restraint systems17 Body18 Heating & ventilation19 Wipers & washers20 Electrical21 Instruments
Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)15 · Brakes
15 · Brakes

Brake light switch (page 2 of 2)

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

Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.

Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
  1. Using a suitably sized, flat ended punch, drive out roll pin securing reservoir to cylinder body.
  2. Remove reservoir from master cylinder.
  3. Remove 2 sealing washers from reservoir.
  4. Extract 2 metal seating washers from master cylinder.
  5. Clean 2 metal seating washers and fit to master cylinder.
  6. Lubricate 2 new sealing washers with clean brake fluid and fit to reservoir.
  7. Fit reservoir to master cylinder and secure with new roll pin.

Refit

  1. Lubricate new ’O’ ring with clean brake fluid and fit to master cylinder.
  2. Clean mating faces of master cylinder and brake servo.
  3. Clean brake servo push rod and lubricate.
  4. Locate master cylinder on servo ensuring push rod is correctly seated.
  5. Fit nuts securing master cylinder to servo and tighten to 25 Nm.
  6. Remove plugs from master cylinder and brake pipes.
  7. Clean brake pipe unions.
  8. Connect brake pipes to master cylinder and tighten unions to 14 Nm.
  9. Connect Lucars to fluid reservoir filler cap.
  10. Bleed brake system. See Adjustments.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Mini Mini

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