Master Cylinder Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. 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.
- Be careful not to damage or deform the brake lines during removal and installation.
- Plug the end of a hose and joints to prevent spilling brake fluid.
- Remove the reservoir cap and the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
- Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A).
- Disconnect the brake lines (B) from the master cylinder (C). To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with clean rags or shop towels.
- Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (D) and the washers (E).
- Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster (F). Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines when removing the master cylinder.
- Remove the rod seal (G) from the master cylinder.NOTE: During installation, set the new rod seal onto the master cylinder with its grooved side (H) toward the master cylinder.
- Install the master cylinder in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Coat the inner bore lip and the outer circumference of the new rod seal with the Shin-Etsu silicone grease (P/N 08798-9013).
- Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.
- Check the brake pedal height and free play after installing the master cylinder, and adjust it if necessary (see BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ).
- Bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
- Spin the wheels to check for brake drag.