HYDRAULIC AND PARK BRAKE SYSTEMS
Master Cylinder and Reservoir
MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL
ý WARNING • To perform this procedure, the hydraulic system must be opened. As a result, the brakes must be bled after the correct reinstallation of the brake components. Failure to bleed the brakes could result in decreased braking performance due to air being trapped in the hydraulic system. Use only DOT 5 brake fluid. See Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System on page 6-22. 1. Chock the wheels and set the park brake. 2. Open hood. 3. Remove the hoses from the master cylinder. See following NOTE. NOTE: Use a clean container to collect the brake fluid. After both hose ends have been placed in a container, remove the reservoir cap and allow fluid to drain freely from the reservoir container. If hoses are cracked or show signs of deterioration, replace them with approved hoses designed to handle the brake fluid specified for this vehicle. 4. Use a flare-nut wrench to remove the front and rear brake lines from the master cylinder. See following NOTE. NOTE: Use a clean container to collect the brake fluid. 5. Remove the rue pin and clevis pin from the brake pedal and push rod clevis (Figure 6-20, Page 6-21).
Figure 6-20 Master Cylinder Rod and Brake Pedal
6. Remove the two bolts and locknuts that secure the master cylinder to the frame. 7. Remove the master cylinder from the vehicle.
MASTER CYLINDER INSTALLATION 1. Secure the master cylinder to the master cylinder bracket with two bolts and locknuts. Tighten the hardware to 16 ft-lb (22 N·m). Bobcat 2200/2200S/2300 Gasoline and Diesel Vehicle Service Manual
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