MG TF Series User Manual

_______________ THE BRAKING SYSTEM M
Seetion M.4
REMOVAL OF THE MASTER CYLINDER
Remove the floorboard and disconnect the 1\ in.
union
nut connecting the pipe line to the master
cylinder.
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Fig. M.9.
The spedal bleeding tube in use in con junct ion with a
glass jar
to clear the $ystem of air.
Remove the -Pc- In. nuts and spring washers from the
two bolts passing through the master cylinder and
securing it to the frame member. Withdraw the
bolts.
Disconnect the brake pedal return spring from the
frame.
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Lift out the brake pedal complete with push-rod,
rubber boot and pedal return spr ing.
The master cy linder complete wit h main supply
pipe is now easily removed .
Section M.5
DISMANTLING THE MASTER CYLINDER
Remove the filler cap and drain the Lockheed
hydraulic
brake fluId from the master cylinder .
Remove
the main feed pipe, union and copper washers,
Push the piston down the cylinder bore and remove
the retaining eirelip.
Fig. M. IO.
Access to the master cylinder for removal is obtained by
removing the floo rboard.
Remove the remain ing internal parts , l.e. the piston,
piston master cup. return spr ing. valve cup assembly
and valve
seat ing washer.
To remove the secondary cup from the piston.
carefully
stretch it over the end flange, using the
fingers only.
Seetion M.G
ASSEMBLING THE MASTER CYLINDER
Clean all parts thoroughly, using Lockheed Genuine
Brake Fluid {or all rubber components. All traces of
fuel , kerose ne or t richI orethyl ene used for cIeaning
the metal parts must be removed before assembly.
M.7
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Brand	MG
Model	TF Series
Category	Automobile
Language	English