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Master Cylinder Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Replacement Part 

Nut
Quantity: 2
Location of use: Cylinder component
Set bolt
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Brake fluid reserve tank
Bush
Quantity: 2
Location of use: Cylinder component
O-ring
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Cylinder component
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Oil and Chemical Type 

Brake fluid type

Type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

CAUTION:
  • Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. In addition, if there is any brake fluid on the wiring harness, the wire insulation may corrode causing a malfunction such as a short circuit. If brake fluid gets on a painted surface or wiring harness, wash and flush it off completely with water immediately.
NOTE:
  • Tighten the brake pipe flare nut using any commercially available flare nut wrench.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage. (See BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING .)
Fig 1: Removing/Installing Master Cylinder Components With Torque Specifications
G11426920Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1 Brake fluid level sensor connector
2 Clutch reserve hose (MTX)
(See Clutch Reserve Hose Removal Note (MTX) .)
(See Clutch Reserve Hose Installation Note (MTX) .)
3 Hose holder
4 Brake pipe
5 Nut
6 Bracket
7 Master cylinder
8 Cap
9 Brake fluid reserve tank
10 Cylinder component