Clutch Master Cylinder: Description and Operation

MASTER CYLINDER - DESCRIPTION (LHD)









The LHD clutch master cylinder mounts to the dash panel (Fig. 26). The master cylinder consists of an adjustable push rod, a piston and cylinder housing, a remote fluid reservoir, and an interconnecting hydraulic tube (Fig. 27).



MASTER CYLINDER - DESCRIPTION (RHD)









The RHD clutch master cylinder (Fig. 28) mounts through the dash panel and to the pedal bracket assembly. The master cylinder consists of a push rod, a piston and cylinder housing, a remote fluid reservoir, and an interconnecting hydraulic tube (Fig. 29).









OPERATION
The clutch master cylinder (Fig. 27) (Fig. 29) produces the hydraulic pressure necessary to disengage the clutch. When the clutch pedal is depressed, the push rod moves the piston to produce pressure in the cylinder. This pressure moves fluid through the system to the slave cylinder, which in turn operates the clutch release lever and bearing, disengaging the clutch. When the clutch pedal is released, pressure is relieved and the return spring returns the piston to its original position until the next pedal actuation.