Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Repair Instructions

Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Removal and Installation

Precautions: Precautions for Brake Service · Precautions for Brakes · General safety (00)

NOTICE:
Brake fluid is extremely damaging to painted surfaces. If brake fluid contacts painted surfaces, immediately wipe it off and flush the surfaces with water thoroughly.
Removal
1)Clean outside surface of reservoir.
2)Remove brake master cylinder together with reservoir from brake booster. icon 
3)Remove reservoir connector screw (1) using Torx® wrench (T20).
4)Remove reservoir (2) and grommets (3).
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Installation
1)Lubricate new grommets with the same brake fluid as the one to fill reservoir before fitting grommets into master cylinder.
2)Install reservoir to brake master cylinder.
3)Tighten reservoir connector screw to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Reservoir connector screw (a): 4.0 N·m (0.41 kgf-m, 3.0 lbf-ft)
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4)Install brake master cylinder with reservoir to brake booster. icon