FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Brake Master Cylinder: Description and Operation

The 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:
- Primary and secondary pistons.
- Brake master cylinder reservoir with integral fluid level warning indicator.