Removing the Master Cylinder on a Manual Brake System

• 1). Disconnect the ground cable from the negative battery terminal by loosening the retaining bolt, using a wrench. Then pull the clamp off the terminal.
  
  
• 2). Unscrew the master cylinder reservoir cap by turning it counterclockwise with your hand.
  
  
• 3). Drain the brake fluid form the master cylinder reservoir.
  
  
• 4). Unscrew the brake line fittings from the bottom of the master cylinder using a line wrench. Then pull the lines away from the master cylinder. Be aware some fluid might leak from the master cylinder.
  
  
• 5). Cover the brake line ends and the orifices in the master cylinder with electrical tape, to prevent dirt and oil from entering the hydraulic system.
  
  
• 6). Unscrew the two nuts and washers that secure the master cylinder to the brake booster using a socket.
  
  
• 7). Slide the master cylinder forward and away from the power booster, then remove it from the vehicle.
  
  

Removing the Brake Light Switch

• 1). Carefully pull the vacuum line out of the brake booster using your hand.
  
  
• 2). Locate the brake light switch on the the brake pedal bracket.
  
  
• 3). Remove the fuse box cover, by pressing in the locking buttons with your fingers and pulling the cover away.
  
  
• 4). Remove the screws that secure the under dash trim panel to the dash.
  
  
• 5). Remove the trim panel, by pulling it downward and carefully pry it away from the dash. Then remove it from the vehicle.
  
  
• 6). Pull the wiring connector off the back of the switch with your hand.
  
  
• 7). Rotate the switch 90 degrees then pull it from the bracket with your hand.
  
  

Removing the Brake Booster

• 1). Unscrew the four brake booster mounting nuts, using a socket. They are located inside the vehicle at the brake pedal mounting bracket.
  
  
• 2). Slide the brake booster forward slightly, until you can see the brake pedal pushrod coming out of the back of the booster.
  
  
• 3). Spread the retaining clips that secure the brake pedal pushrod to the power booster, using your hand. The pull the pushrod from the booster.
  
  
• 4). Lift the brake booster from the engine bay.