Lotus Esprit Series - Master Cylinder

BRAKING SYSTEM
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WARNING: Frequently check the level of fluid in the reservoir whilst bleedin
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the braking system.
2.
Remove the dust cap from the right - hand front bleed nipple and fit a bleed
pipe from the nipple to a suitable container. Immerse the end of the pipe
in the container in clean fluid.
3.
Slacken the bleed nipple by one turn and depress the brake pedal slowly
noting the condition of the
fluid entering the container.
4.
Continue to operate the brake pedal until the fluid entering the container is
clean and free of any air bubbles.
5.
Depress the brake pedal once more slowly and close the nipple at the end of
the stroke. Take care not to overtighten nipple.
6.
Remove bleed pipe and replace dust cap.
7.
Perform the same procedure on the left - hand front bleed ni
pp
le, followed by
the ri
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ht - hand rear then the left - hand rear.
WARNING:
DO
NOT USE fluid dispelled during bleedin
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for tapping up the master
cyliner. Dis
p
elled fluid contains air and the air contains water, there -
fore contamination would arise if fluid is re - used.
MASTER CYLINDER
To Remove
I.
Place a receptacle under the master cylinder to collect any fluid escaping
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during removal.
2.
Disconnect the two pipes from the master cylinder and insert plugs in the
pipes to prevent ingress of foreign matter.
3.
Disconnect the electrical connections to the reservoir cap.
4.
Remove the two nuts and spring washers securing the master cylinder to the
servo unit and remove the master cylinder.
To Replace
1.
Reverse the removal procedure, then bleed the system as previously
described. Tighten all the securing nuts to the torques specified in the
TECHNICAL DATA.
ESPRIT
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