Brake Master Cylinder And Fluid Reservoir: Notes
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NOTE:
LHD (left-hand drive) version shown, RHD (right-hand drive) version similar.
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brake fluid level switch electrical connector |
| 2 | Brake fluid reservoir cap |
| 3 | Brake fluid reservoir |
| 4 | Primary circuit inlet port |
| 5 | Brake master cylinder |
| 6 | Secondary circuit outlet port |
| 7 | Primary circuit outlet port |
| 8 | Torx bolt |
| 9 | Secondary circuit inlet port |
| 10 | Reservoir to master cylinder seal (2 off) |
The brake master cylinder is attached to the front of the brake booster, on the drivers side of the engine compartment. The brake master cylinder consists of a cylinder housing containing two pistons in tandem. The rear piston produces pressure for the primary braking circuit and the front piston produces pressure for the secondary circuit.
The fluid reservoir is mounted on top of the master cylinder to provide a supply of brake fluid for the primary and secondary circuits.