Master Cylinder: Removal

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CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with vehicle body. If it does, wash off with water and wipe away completely.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Drain brake fluid from the reservoir tank completely.
Remove the master cylinder assembly.

CAUTION: In order to prevent the contact of the bracket and check valve, be sure to loosen the master cylinder mounting nut while holding the bracket with hand. Otherwise it may deform the bracket.

Fig 1: Removing Master Cylinder Assembly And Bracket

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Disconnect the fluid level gauge connector (a).
Disconnect the brake pipe (b).
Remove the nut (c), and slowly remove the master cylinder from the brake booster.

Fig 2: Identifying Fluid Level Gauge Connector, Brake Pipe And Nut
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