Things You'll Need:
- Turkey baster or syringe
- Plastic container
- Rags
- Line wrench
- Brake fluid
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Step 1
Open the hood and disengage your vehicle's level warning switch harness and the negative battery cable.
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Step 2
Locate the master cylinder, remove the cap and drain the brake fluid from the reservoir with a turkey baster or syringe. Place the drained fluid in a plastic container and discard in a safe location.
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Step 3
Disconnect the brake tubes from the master cylinder with a line wrench. Drain the fluid from the brake lines and place in the same container you used in Step 2.
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Step 4
Plug the brake lines to keep any fluid from leaking onto or damaging any painted surfaces and to prevent any moisture from entering your brake system.
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Step 5
Unplug the connector from the brake fluid reservoir.
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Step 6
Eliminate the three nuts attaching the master cylinder and 3-way union to the brake booster. Take the master cylinder off the booster studs then take out and discard the old gasket.
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Step 7
Dispose of the used brake fluid and gaskets properly.
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Step 8
Clean the master cylinder and surrounding area. Add new brake fluid to the reservoir.
