Master Cylinder Inspection - Honda Civic Service Manual

Conventional Brake Components
Master Cylinder Inspection
NOTE:
. Before reassembling, check that al I parts are f ree of
dust and other foreign particles.
. D o n o t t r y t o d i s a s s e m b l e t h e m a s t e r c y l i n d e r
assembly. Replace the master cylinder assembly with
a new part if necessary.
. Do not allow dirt or foreign matter to contaminate the
b r a k e f l u i d .
RESERVOIB CAP
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unecK Ior otocKage
of vent holes.
RESERVOIR
,--l RESERvOIR SEAL
Check lor damaoe
RESERVOIR HOSES
Inspect hoses for
damage, leaks, and
deterioration.
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MASTER CYLINDER
Check for leaks, rust, and damage
and deterioration.
STRAINER
Remove accumulated
s e o t m e n t .
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Brake Booster Pushrod Clearance
Adjustment
SpecialTools Required
Pushrod adjustment gauge 07JAG-SD40100
NOTE: Brake booster pushrod-to-piston clearance must
be checked and adjustments made, if necessarV, before
installing the master cylinder.
1 . S e t t h e s p e c i a l t o o l ( A ) o n t h e m a s t e r c y l i n d e r b o d v
(B), push in the center shaft (C) until the top of it
contacts the end of the secondary piston {D) by
t u r n i n g t h e a d j u s t i n g n u t ( E ) .
Without disturbing the center shaft's position,
installthe specialtool (A) backwards on the booster.
Install the master cylinder nuts (B), and tighten
them to the specified torque.
Connecl the booster in line with a vacuum gauge
{ C ) 0 - 1 0 1 k P a { 0 ' - 7 6 0 m m H g , 3 0 i n . H g ) t o t h e
booster's engine vacuum supply, and maintain an
e n g i n e s p e e d t h a t w i l l d e l i v e r 6 6 k P a ( 5 0 0 m m H g ,
2 0 i n . H g ) v a c u u m .
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