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Master Cylinder: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the reservoir cap and drain the brake fluid into a suitable container.
  2. Remove the fluid level sensor.
  3. Remove the reservoir from the master cylinder, after remove mounting screw (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Reservoir Mounting Screw
    G04882837Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the retainer ring (A) by using the snap ring pliers then remove the primary piston assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Retainer Ring
    G04882838Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the primary piston assembly (A).
  6. Remove the pin (C) with the secondary piston (B) pushed completely using a screwdriver. Remove the secondary piston assembly (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Primary Piston, Secondary Piston And Pin
    G04805858Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Do not disassemble the primary and secondary piston assembly.