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Master Cylinder

  1. With engine off, pump brake pedal several times to deplete vacuum reserve in brake booster. Remove brake fluid reservoir cap and add clean DOT 3 brake fluid (if necessary) to fill reservoir to full mark. Replace reservoir cap.
  2. Loosen forward (secondary) brakeline fitting at master cylinder. Allow fluid to flow from fitting port while maintaining correct fluid level. Tighten forward brakeline fitting. Slowly depress brake pedal once and hold. Loosen forward fitting, and allow air to be bled out. Tighten fitting. Slowly release brake pedal.
  3. Wait 15 seconds. Repeat step 2) (as necessary) until all air is purged. Tighten brakeline fitting to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Repeat procedure for master cylinder rearward (primary) brakeline fitting.
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