How to Change the Master Cylinder on a 1996 Honda Accord

A broken master cylinder will make stopping your car much more difficult, and could even cause an accident due to the increase in stopping distance. That's why it's important to replace your master cylinder as soon as possible. Do-it-yourself mechanics only need a few basic tools to do the job, and can should be able to complete it within a few hours.

Instructions

1

Disconnect the battery cables.

2

Disconnect the brake pedal linkage from the master cylinder (the linkage connects high above the brake pedal in the passenger compartment).

3

Disconnect the electrical terminals and brake lines from the master cylinder. Take care while doing this because the brake fluid might be under high pressure.

4

Unbolt the bolt on either side of the master cylinder that holds it to the brake booster.

5

Bolt the new master cylinder in place. Re-attach the brake lines and electrical connections.

6

Reconnect the brake pedal linkage. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid and bleed the brake lines.