CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM - MASTER CYLINDER (B6 DOHC)

P-12parts diagram

B6 DOHC engine, NON ABS master cylinder. Hose item 3 applies to MTX (manual transmission).

MASTER CYLINDER (B6 DOHC)

Removal / Installation / Inspection (NON ABS)

1
Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
2
Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
3
After installation, add brake fluid, bleed air, and check for fluid leakage.

Parts DiagramFig. fig1

#	Part Name	Notes
1	Fluid level sensor	Inspection: page P-13
2	Brake pipe	Removal Note: below; Installation Note: page P-13
3	Hose (MTX)	—
4	Nut and washer	—
5	Master cylinder	Installation Note: below; Disassembly / Inspection / Assembly: page P-17

Removal Note

Brake pipe

Disconnect the brake pipe from the master cylinder by using the SST.

CAUTION

Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid does get on a painted surface, wipe it off immediately.

Installation Note

Master cylinder - Piston to push rod clearance

Before installing the master cylinder, check the clearance between the piston of the master cylinder and the push rod of the power brake unit as follows.

Piston to push rod clearance

1
Place the SST atop the master cylinder. Turn the adjusting bolt until it bottoms in the push rod hole in the piston.
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