Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing the master cylinder Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Hose clamps up to 25 mm -MP7-602 (3094)- t  Pliers -T10005- Removing   Note t  If the master cylinder must be replaced, first of all check the hydraulic clutch control → Chapter. t  Unscrew the master cylinder from within the passenger compartment. t  When performing the following work, make sure that no brake fluid comes into contact with the frame side rail or the gearbox. If this is the case, these points must be cleaned thoroughly. –  Remove air filter → Engine → Rep. Gr.23 or → Engine → Rep. Gr.24. –  If necessary, remove ABS control unit with hydraulic unit → Chassis → Rep. Gr.45.

–  Disconnect the return hose -A- to the brake fluid reservoir with the hose clamp -MP7-602 (3094)- and detach. –  Pull clamp -B- out of the master cylinder. –  Release and cut off the tube-hose line -C- from the master cylinder. –  Remove the bottom left storage area on the driver's side → Body Work → Rep. Gr.70. –  Remove clutch pedal switch -F36- (if present) → Chapter.   Note To remove the master cylinder completely remove the clutch control. Before removing first separate the master cylinder from the clutch pedal.

Unlock the actuating rod/master cylinder from the clutch pedal as follows: –  Insert pliers -T10005- in the clutch pedal recesses. –  Press together support in -direction of arrow- and separate the clutch pedal from the master cylinder.

–  Unscrew nuts -arrows 1- and remove connecting plate -arrow A-. –  Unscrew the nuts -arrows 2- and remove the clutch controls -arrow B- together with the master cylinder.

–  Turn clutch pedal stop -A- in -direction of arrow- and remove.

–  Then press the master cylinder up to the stop in -direction of arrow 1-. It must not be covered in the upper area from the bearing for over-centre helper spring -arrow 2-. –  Then swivel the master cylinder in -direction of arrow 3- out of the bracket. Install Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the following points:

–  The support -A- must be located on the actuating rod -B- of the master cylinder. –  Press the clutch pedal until its locks in -direction of arrow- and make sure it catches correctly.

–  Re-insert stop -A- for the clutch pedal. Fitting position: The clamp -arrow- points towards the master cylinder -B-. –  If present, install clutch pedal switch -F36-. –  If removed, install ABS control unit with hydraulic unit → Chassis → Rep. Gr.45. –  After installing the master cylinder bleed the clutch system → Chapter. –  Install air filter → Engine → Rep. Gr.23 or → Engine → Rep. Gr.24.

Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Bracket to bulkhead	251)
Connecting plate to bracket	251)
Master cylinder to bulkhead	251)

1) Replace nuts → Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts