FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Master Cylinder, Brakes






- The dual master cylinder contains a common transparent brake master cylinder reservoir (2K478) and fluid level indicator combined into one assembly and is mounted to the power brake booster (2005).
- The brake master cylinder (2140) is a dual piston type.
- The brake master cylinder operates as follows:
^ When the brake pedal (2455) 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.