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
- On manual transmission equipped vehicles, disconnect the clutch master
cylinder reservoir hose (1).
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
- 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
- Remove the master cylinder nuts (1).
- Remove the brake master cylinder.
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
- Install the master cylinder seal (1).
- Install the master cylinder to the power vacuum brake booster.
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
- Connect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten
to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
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
- 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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HEADLIGHTS/DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) WIRING SCHEMATICS (ENCORE)
Controls and Indicators
Fig. 1: Controls and Indicators
HeadLamps
Fig. 2: HeadLamps
Leveling (TR6)
Fig. 3: Leveling (TR6)
HEADLIGHTS/DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) WIRING SCHEMATICS (TRAX)
Controls and Indicators
Fig. 4: Contro
To adjust the power driver seat,
if available:
Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
Raise or lower the front part of
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control up or down.
Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the rear of the control up