Chevrolet Trax: Master cylinder replacement
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution .
- Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
- Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
- Disconnect the brake fluid level indicator switch electrical
connector.
- Using a suitable suction device, remove and properly discard the brake
fluid from the brake master
cylinder reservoir.
![Fig. 16: Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir Hose](images/manuals/4484/index484(1).gif)
Fig. 16: Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir Hose
- On manual transmission equipped vehicles, disconnect the clutch master
cylinder reservoir hose (1).
![Fig. 17: Master Cylinder Outlet Port](images/manuals/4484/index485(1).gif)
Fig. 17: Master Cylinder Outlet Port
- Disconnect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (1).
- Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to
prevent brake fluid loss and
contamination.
![Fig. 18: Master Cylinder Primary Brake Pipe Fitting](images/manuals/4484/index486(1).gif)
Fig. 18: Master Cylinder Primary Brake Pipe Fitting
- Disconnect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (1).
- Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet
port to prevent brake fluid loss and
contamination.
![Fig. 19: Brake Master Cylinder And Nuts](images/manuals/4484/index487.gif)
Fig. 19: Brake Master Cylinder And Nuts
- Remove the master cylinder nuts (1).
- Remove the brake master cylinder.
![Fig. 20: Master Cylinder Seal](images/manuals/4484/index488(1).gif)
Fig. 20: Master Cylinder Seal
- Remove the master cylinder seal (1).
- Inspect the master cylinder seal for damage or deterioration and replace,
if necessary.
- Remove the brake fluid level indicator switch, if necessary. Refer to
Brake Fluid Level Indicator
Switch Replacement.
- Remove the master cylinder reservoir, if necessary. Refer to Master
Cylinder Reservoir Replacement.
Installation Procedure
- Install the master cylinder reservoir, if removed. Refer to Master
Cylinder Reservoir Replacement.
- Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding.
- Install the brake fluid level indicator switch, if removed. Refer to
Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch
Replacement.
![Fig. 21: Master Cylinder Seal](images/manuals/4484/index489.gif)
Fig. 21: Master Cylinder Seal
- Install the master cylinder seal (1).
- Install the master cylinder to the power vacuum brake booster.
![Fig. 22: Brake Master Cylinder And Nuts](images/manuals/4484/index490.gif)
Fig. 22: Brake Master Cylinder And Nuts
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution
- Install the master cylinder nuts (1) and tighten to 19 (14 lb ft).
![Fig. 23: Master Cylinder Primary Brake Pipe Fitting](images/manuals/4484/index491.gif)
Fig. 23: Master Cylinder Primary Brake Pipe Fitting
- Connect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten
to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
![Fig. 24: Master Cylinder Outlet Port](images/manuals/4484/index492.gif)
Fig. 24: Master Cylinder Outlet Port
- Connect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten
to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
![Fig. 25: Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir Hose](images/manuals/4484/index493.gif)
Fig. 25: Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir Hose
- On manual transmission equipped vehicles, connect the clutch master
cylinder reservoir hose (1).
- Connect the brake fluid level indicator switch electrical connector.
- Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System
Bleeding (Manual), Hydraulic
Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).
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Fig. 26: Depressing And Releasing Primary Piston
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components
Caution .
Secure the mou
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
Fig. 29: Power Vacuum Brake Booster Bolts
Remove the power vacuum brake booster bolts (1).
Fig. 30: Brake Pedal
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution .
Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacemen
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Repair instructions - off vehicle
Fig. 1: Identifying Lift Plate & Holding Fixture
Lift Plate and Holding Fixture Installation
TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL
Fig. 2: View Of Torque Converter
Torque Converter Removal
CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Control Valve Body Cover Removal
Fig.
Radio Controls without
Touchscreen
/VOL: Press to turn the system
on and off. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
RADIO/BAND: Press to select AM,
FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped).
Seek
: Press to seek the
previous or next station.
Buttons 1−6: Press to save and
select favorite stations.
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