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Master Cylinder, Brakes

DESCRIPTION
The brake master cylinder is a dual-piston type.

COMPONENTS
The brake master cylinder has a common plastic hydraulic control unit reservoir and fluid level indicator combined in one assembly.
^ primary and secondary pistons
^ integral fluid level connector

OPERATION
The brake master cylinder operates as follows:
^ When the brake pedal is depressed, pressure is applied by mechanical linkage to the primary and secondary pistons.
^ Brake master cylinder pistons apply hydraulic pressure to the two opposed hydraulic circuits.