Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Apply the park brake and block the wheels.
2. Using a suitable tool, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
3. Discard the brake fluid into an approved container.
4. Remove the driver side upper fender support.

1

Master Cylinder Fluid Level Sensor Electrical Connector (if equipped)

2

Brake Pipe Fitting (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

1. Remove any dirt or debris from the brake pipe fitting.
2. Cap the brake pipe fittings to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Tighten
Without RPO JL4: 25 N·m (18 lb ft)

Tighten
With RPO JL4: 32 N·m (24 lb ft)

3

Brake Master Cylinder Nut (Qty: 2)

Tighten
36 N·m (27 lb ft)

4

Brake Master Cylinder Assembly

Procedure

1. Remove and discard the push-on nuts on the master cylinder mounting studs, if equipped.
2. Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding.
3. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.