Master cylinder installation, First time Options

[EJP914]

Got the new MC from PMB. Have a bunch of questions on installing. Hopefully you guys can help me.

1. Do you remove the 2 rubber grommets from the new MC and then put them on the flared lines from the reservoir OR do you push the flared lines into the grommets while they are in the MC?

2. Got 2 aluminum washers. Where do they go? In the MC under the grommets?

3. How far down can I pull the plastic lines from the reservoir once disconnected from the reservoir? They look to pass through a rubber boot on the sheet metal. The more space the better under the car for reconnecting???

4. Is there some tool you use to push the grommets back in or is it a wiggle and twist? Would it help if they were lightly coated with brake fluid to get them back in?

5. Read somewhere someone removed their gas tank to do this job. IS that really necessary?

6. If there is a video somewhere on how to do this, please refer me.

Sorry for all the questions. This is my 5th 914 but never had to do this job before.
Thanks for the help.

EJP914

[dlee6204]

1. Do you remove the 2 rubber grommets from the new MC and then put them on the flared lines from the reservoir OR do you push the flared lines into the grommets while they are in the MC?

-Put the grommets on the flared lines and then push into MC.

2. Got 2 aluminum washers. Where do they go? In the MC under the grommets?

-Yes under the grommets

3. How far down can I pull the plastic lines from the reservoir once disconnected from the reservoir? They look to pass through a rubber boot on the sheet metal. The more space the better under the car for reconnecting???

-You don't have to disconnect the lines from the reservoir. Just remove the clamp from around the reservoir and pull down as mush as possible. It should give you a few inches to work.

4. Is there some tool you use to push the grommets back in or is it a wiggle and twist? Would it help if they were lightly coated with brake fluid to get them back in?

-Yes, make sure the grommets are lubricated with brake fluid. I use a small screwdriver or some other small blunt tool and go around the grommets several times pushing them down a little bit at a time. Once you think they're fully seated, give them a twist and a tug to make sure they don't come out.

5. Read somewhere someone removed their gas tank to do this job. IS that really necessary?

-Its not necessary to remove the gas tank. Removing the gas tank gives you more space to pull down the reservoir.

6. If there is a video somewhere on how to do this, please refer me.