How Do You Change A Brake Master Cylinder On A Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic is a dependable, long-lasting car. Maintenance needs are low for this car. However one essential piece of equipment that needs regular tuneups is the braking system. The master cylinder is a device that controls the brake fluid in your Civic’s brake lines. Essentially, if one set of brakes were to fail (front or back) the master cylinder ensures that the other set would not fail and will allow you to slow to a stop. Sometimes the master cylinder will fail and need replaced. To save money on labor costs, any home mechanic can replace this part in a single afternoon. Locate the master brake cylinder underneath the hood of your car. It is white with a black cap and is located on the driver’s side of the firewall. Unscrew the black cap and use the fluid removal tool to remove as much brake fluid as you can. Use the crescent wrenches to unscrew the brake lines from the right side of the master cylinder. Then unscrew the mounting bolts holding the cylinder to the firewall. Di
