Master Cylinder Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
- Remove the air cleaner and air duct (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A), and remove the reservoir cap.
- Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir (B) with a syringe.
- Disconnect the brake lines (C) from the master cylinder. To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with rags or shop towels.
- Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (D).
- Remove the master cylinder (E) from the brake booster (F). Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines when removing the master cylinder.
- Install the master cylinder in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Use a new O-ring on reassembly.
- Coat the inner bore lip and the new O-ring with clean brake fluid.
- If the master cylinder is replaced with a new one, check the brake booster pushrod clearance before installing it (see BRAKE BOOSTER PUSHROD CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ).
- Bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
- Spin the wheels to check for brake drag.