Master Cylinder Removal/Installation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- When removing/installing the master cylinder, be careful not to spill brake fluid on the power brake unit vacuum sensor. Otherwise, brake fluid may get on the power brake unit vacuum sensor and damage it.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage. (See BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING .)
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
| 1 | Brake fluid level sensor connector |
| 2 | Clutch reserve hose (MT) (See Clutch Reserve Hose Removal Note .) (See Clutch Reserve Hose Installation Note .) |
| 3 | Brake pipe |
| 4 | Nut |
| 5 | Bracket |
| 6 | Master cylinder |
| 7 | O-ring |