Workshop Manual

5C–63
POWER–ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM
The master cylinder contains two pistons that supply the
hydraulic pressure for a dual–circuit braking system. The
primary piston provides the fluid pressure to the front
brakes, while the secondary piston provides the fluid
pressure to the rear brakes. If the pressure is lost from
either system, the remaining system will function to stop
the vehicle.
CAUTION:
1. If any hydraulic component is removed or
disconnected, it may be necessary to bleed all or
part of the brake system. (Refer to
Bleeding Brake
Hydraulic System
in this section.)
2. The torque values specified are for dry,
unlubricated fasteners.
3. Perform service operations on a clean bench free
from all mineral oil materials.
Brake Booster
331R200001
This booster is a tandem vacuum unit with a diaphragm
effective diameter 205mm + 230mm (8.07in + 9.06in). In
normal operating mode, with the service brakes in the
released position, the tandem vacuum booster operates
with vacuum on both sides of its diaphragms. When the
brakes are applied, air at atmospheric pressure is
admitted to both sides of the diaphragm to provide the
power assist. When the service brake is released, the
atmospheric air is shut off from both sides of the
diaphram. The air is then drawn from the booster through
the vacuum check valve to the vacuum source.
CAUTION:
1. If any hydraulic component is removed or
disconnected, it may be necessary to bleed all or
part of the brake system.
2. The torque values specified are for dry,
unlubricated fasteners.
3. The vacuum booster is not repairable and must be
replaced as complete assembly.