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

The brake master cylinder is a dual piston type. The brake master cylinder operates as follows:
- When the brake pedal is depressed, pressure is applied by mechanical linkage to the primary and secondary piston.
- Brake master cylinder pistons apply hydraulic pressure to the two hydraulic circuits.
- ABS brake master cylinder will not be overhauled, due to internal adjustments which require extensive special tools and fixtures. Service is made by replacement only.

The brake master cylinder consists of
- brake master cylinder reservoir
- brake master cylinder body