Hyundai Elantra: Brake System / Master Cylinder
Components and components location

1. Reservoir cap 2. Reservoir 3. Brake fluid lever sensor
| 4. Master cylinder 5. Brake booster 6. Push road
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Repair procedures
[LHD]
1. | Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. |
2. | Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservior with a syringe. •
| Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water. |
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| Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid. |
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3. | Remove the battery. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery") |
4. | Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector (A) and then removing the wiring clip (B). 
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5. | Separate the brake tube (A) from the master cylinder by loosening the tube flare nut. Tightening torque : 18.6 - 22.6 N.m (1.9 - 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 - 16.6 lb-ft) |

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6. | Remove the master cylinder (A) after loosening the master cylinder nuts. Tightening torque : 12.7 - 15.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.6 kgf.m, 9.4 - 11.6 lb-ft) |

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[RHD]
1. | Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. |
2. | Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservior with a syringe. •
| Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water. |
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| Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid. |
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3. | Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector (A). 
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4. | Remove the brake tube after loosening the mounting bolts (A). Tightening torque : 18.6 - 22.6 N.m (1.9 - 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 - 16.6 lb-ft) |

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5. | Remove the master cylinder (A) after loosening the mounting nuts. Tightening torque : 12.7 - 15.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.6 kgf.m, 9.4 - 11.6 lb-ft) |

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1. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| Before installing the pin, apply the grease to the joint pin. |
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| Use a new snap pin whenever installing. |
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2. | After installation, bleed the brake system. (Refer to Brake System - "Brake Bleeding Prcoedures") |
3. | Check the brake oil leakage and pedal operating condition. |
Components and components location
Components1. Reservoir cap2. Reservoir3. Brake fluid lever sensor4. Master cylinder5. Brake booster6. Push road
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Never move the shift lever from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Never move the shift lever into P
(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before you attempt to shift
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive)...