Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Canyon and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If installing a new master cylinder, bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding .

Fig 1: Master Cylinder And O-Ring Seal

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Install the master cylinder (1) and O-ring seal (2) to the power vacuum brake booster.
Ensure the O-ring seal is properly positioned in the groove in the master cylinder body.

Fig 2: Master Cylinder Nuts

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the master cylinder nuts (1) and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

Fig 3: Master Cylinder Secondary Brake Pipe Fitting

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Connect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

Fig 4: Master Cylinder Secondary Brake Pipe Fitting

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Connect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Connect the brake fluid level indicator switch electrical connector.
Fill the master cylinder reservoir with the recommended brake fluid. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .
Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .