Master Cylinder: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the straight pin and reservoir tank.

Fig 1: Identifying Straight Pin And Reservoir Tank
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Remove the oil seal.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Seal
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Move the cylinder boot backward.

Fig 3: Moving Cylinder Boot Backward
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Remove the stop ring.
CAUTION: Be careful when Identifying the stop ring to prevent the rod, washer, piston and return spring from flying out.