G8 V6-3.6L (2008)
Brake Master Cylinder: Removal and Replacement
Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement
Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Battery
Disconnect Caution) .
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Battery
Cable/Service and Repair) .
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Brake Fluid Caution) .
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid Irritant Caution) .
Notice: Refer to Adding Fluid to the Brake System Notice (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Adding Fluid to the Brake
System Notice) .
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Brake
Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice) .
2. Apply the park brake and chock the wheels.
Important: With the ignition OFF and the brakes cool, apply the brakes three to five times, or until the brake pedal effort increases
significantly, in order to deplete the vacuum brake booster power reserve.
3. Deplete the vacuum brake booster power reserve.
4. Remove the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement (See: Master Cylinder Replacement) .
5. Remove the master cylinder reservoir to master cylinder retaining screws (4).