1995 Honda Civic Ex

Does anyone have an write-up/how-to for replacing a brake master cylinder???


I am having brake issues and i am wanting to replace my m/c but just need alittle help!

Thanks!

 

i'll give you a brief step by step since it's a simple job. i can't guarantee it's complete, and i highly recommend spending $12 on a repair manual for further instruction.

[be very carefull to keep brake fluid from spilling on the paint, it can ruin it. clean up any spills quickly with plenty of water]

-first, get the lines loose from the master cylinder (i recommend a line wrench since the nuts are easy to round off)
-undo two nuts that hold the master cyl to the booster
-don't forget the two wires that route to the cap...
-remove the master cyl and carefully pour out the fluid into a drain pan

[be sure you don't leave the small rubber boot from the master cyl inside the brake booster. if the new one doesn't have one you'll need to pop it on. if it does, you don't want two in there...]

-install the new master cyl. use some grease to lube the plunger if the socket looks "dry."
-fill reservior and slowly pump brake bedal until fluid flows from the ports.
-bleed the lines here at the master cylinder one at a time.
-when you're satisfied they are well bled, proceed with bleeding the four wheels (from furthest to closest to the master cyl.)

 

Thanks.


is there anyway i can get an detailed write-up online????

Also...how do you bleed the lines at the master cylinder?