Title: Remove, bench bleed, and reinstall master cylinder.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: Brakes: Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair

Procedures should include

- using tools to bleed and install master cylinder and check pushrod length
- understanding safety concerns related to brake fluid.

ASE Education Foundation
2017 Automobile Service Technology (AST) Level
V. Brakes
B. Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair
Task 4

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should a technician bench bleed a master cylinder?
- After installation, does the technician need to bleed the entire system? Why or why not?
- What precautions should the technician follow when removing a master cylinder?