how to change master cylinder

1998 BUICK REGAL
210,000 MILES
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MOPARPA
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Need to replace the master cylinder and and ABS is bolted to the master cylinder. The manual said that it has to be taken to an shop so they can release the pressure and gear and the run an scan tool on it.


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Alan
Aug 29, 2012 at 6:38 PM
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CARADIODOC
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That's a factory "add-on" system meaning the hydraulic controller is bolted to a standard master cylinder. If you simply unbolt it and reattach it to the new master cylinder without turning on the ignition switch everything should be fine. There are three motors / valve assemblies that have to start from "home". That is what they do with the scanner but most of the time it will do it itself.
Aug 29, 2012 at 6:48 PM
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MOPARPA
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Thanks you for an quick reply. I will try to replace it tonight if I ever get out of work.
Aug 29, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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I believe the gears have to be removed to separate the 2 parts.
Aug 29, 2012 at 7:01 PM
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