Brake Master Cylinder Removal and Installation

NOTE:
How to read the torque specifications.
Review the Service Precautions before doing repairs or service.
Be careful when handling the master cylinder. Do not hold it at the piston, or the piston may separate from the body. If the piston separates from the body, then the master cylinder must be replaced. Do not reinsert the piston back into the master cylinder body.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for L15BE engine model.

1. Brake Fluid - Remove
1.
Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.

3. 12 Volt Battery - Remove
1.
Open the driver's door, and wait 3 minutes or more.

NOTE: Do not turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
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4. Master Cylinder Reservoir Bracket - Remove
1.
Disconnect the connector (A).
2.
Remove the reservoir mounting bolt (B).
3.
Remove the wire harness (C).
4.
Remove the master cylinder reservoir bracket (D).

5. 12 Volt Battery Base - Remove
Except Japan production model
1.
Remove the 12 volt battery base (A).
Japan production model
1.
Remove the wire harness (A).
2.
Remove the 12 volt battery base (B).

6. 12 Volt Battery Base Bracket - Remove
Except Japan production model
1.
Remove the wire harness (A).
2.
Remove the 12 volt battery base bracket (B).

NOTE: During installation, loosely install the bolts and tighten it to the specified torque in the numbered sequence shown.
Japan production model
1.
Remove the wire harness (A).
2.
Remove the 12 volt battery base bracket (B).

7. Master Cylinder - Remove
1.
Disconnect the brake lines (A) from the master cylinder. To prevent spills, cover the brake line joints with clean rags or shop towels.
2.
Using a T45 TORX plus driver, remove the master cylinder mounting bolts (B).

NOTE: Use new mounting bolts during reassembly.
3.
Remove the master cylinder (C).
4.
Remove the O-ring (D) from the master cylinder.

NOTE:
Replace the O-ring whenever the master cylinder is removed.
Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.

8. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.

11. Brake Drag - Check
1.
Spin the wheels to check for brake drag.