Forklift brake systems typically use a master cylinder often mounted beneath the operator floor panel. Remove the floor panels, find the master cylinder and go to work. This tutorial will show the replacement of a master cylinder on a Hyster 5000 pound forklift.

Remove old unit

Remove old unit

Remove lines

Install new master cylinder

Re-install pin and retaining clip

Fill reservoir with brake fluid

Test system/make adjustments

Bleed excess air from system
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