Chevrolet Trax: Master cylinder reservoir filling

WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution .

1. Visually inspect the brake fluid level through the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is at or below the half-full point during routine fluid checks, the brake system should be inspected for wear and possible brake fluid leaks.
3. If the brake fluid level is at or below the half-full point during routine fluid checks, and an inspection of the brake system did not reveal wear or brake fluid leaks, the brake fluid may be topped-off up to the maximum-fill level.
4. If brake system service was just completed, the brake fluid may be topped-off up to the maximum-fill level.
5. If the brake fluid level is above the half-full point, adding brake fluid is not recommended under normal conditions.
6. If brake fluid is to be added to the master cylinder reservoir, clean the outside of the reservoir on and around the reservoir cap prior to removing the cap and diaphragm. Use only GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.

MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution

1. Remove and properly dispose of the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.
2. Remove the brake master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement

Fig. 10: Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Roll Pin

3. Remove and discard the brake master cylinder reservoir roll pin (1).

Fig. 11: Master Cylinder Reservoir

4. Remove the master cylinder reservoir (1) by carefully pulling straight upward.
5. Remove the brake fluid level indicator switch, if necessary. Refer to Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch Replacement.

Fig. 12: Master Cylinder Reservoir Seals

6. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir seals (1).
7. If replacing the master cylinder reservoir, discard the reservoir seals.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 13: Master Cylinder Reservoir Seals

1. Lightly lubricate the brake master cylinder reservoir seals (1) with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed, brake fluid container.
2. Install the lubricated brake master cylinder reservoir seals to the brake master cylinder.

Fig. 14: Master Cylinder Reservoir

3. Install the master cylinder reservoir (1) by firmly pressing straight downward.
4. Install the brake fluid level indicator switch, if removed. Refer to Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch Replacement.

Fig. 15: Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Roll Pin

5. Install a new brake master cylinder reservoir roll pin (1).
6. Install the brake master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement.

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