Brake Master Cylinder
CAUTION:
Blistering or swelling of rubber brake components may indicate contamination of the brake fluid by a petroleum based substance. If contaminated rubber components in the hydraulic brake system are found, new components must be installed, and the entire hydraulic brake system must be flushed with clean brake fluid to prevent recontamination.
NOTE:
The master cylinder cannot be overhauled. Repair is made by installing a new master cylinder only.
The brake master cylinder is a dual piston type. The brake master cylinder operates as follows:
- When the brake pedal is pressed, pressure is applied by mechanical linkage to the primary and secondary piston.
- The brake master cylinder pistons apply hydraulic pressure to the two diagonal hydraulic circuits.
- Diagonally split brake circuits (left-hand front to right-hand rear and right-hand front to left-hand rear).
The brake master cylinder consists of:
- Brake master cylinder fluid reservoir
- Brake master cylinder body
- Two pins that secure the reservoir to the master cylinder