Brake Master Cylinder: Description and Operation
Brake Master CylinderThe brake master cylinder is a dual piston type. The master cylinder operates as follows:
^ when the brake pedal is applied, pressure is applied by mechanical linkage to the primary and secondary systems
^ brake master cylinder pistons apply hydraulic pressure to the two circuits
The master cylinder consists of the following components:
^ primary and secondary pistons
^ brake fluid reservoir with integral fluid level warning indicator