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How to replace the rear master cylinder or master cylinder on the Smart Fortwo 450

Model: Smart Smart 450 - Years 1998-2007
Part: Pump

Let's find out in this guide the main steps that will allow us to remove and replace the rear brake pump or master cylinder on the Smart Fortwo 450, first series. First we lift the car and remove the rear wheel; then let's remove the drum, unscrewing the fixing screws, as shown in the video. At this point we remove the springs and the jaws, subsequently disassembling the master cylinder, as well as the pump; to do this we disconnect the rear tube and unscrew the screws of the bracket. We just have to reassemble everything, applying the reverse procedure!

Posted on 3 November 2021 by ScegliAuto

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