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BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (Sheet 2 of 9)
REMOVAL:
To prevent personal injury, wear
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable.
protective goggles and gloves and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin
eyes and clothes and don't breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. The
flash point for Type #1 Dry Cleaning Solvent is 1000F (38C) and for Type #2 is 1380F (50C).
If you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air immediately and get medical aid.
If contact with eyes is made, wash your eyes with water and get medical aid immediately.
1.
Using dry cleaning solvent and rags, clean master cylinder (A), both tube assemblies (B)
and (C), elbow (D), and stoplight switch (E).
NOTE
Care must be taken to prevent dirt from entering
brake system.
Using 1-1/8 inch socket, remove filler cap (F).
2.
Using fingers, disconnect electrical connector (G) from stoplight switch (E].
3.
Using both hands, place funnel
4.
Using pipe wrench, hold elbow
5.
6. Using 1 inch deep style socket, remove stoplight switch (E).
7.
Drain all brake fluid from master cylinder into container through elbow (D).
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