Brake Master Cylinder And Fluid Reservoir
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Filler cap and level sensor |
| 2 | Brake fluid reservoir |
| 3 | Brake master cylinder |
| 4 | Secondary circuit connection |
| 5 | Primary circuit connection |
The brake master cylinder and fluid reservoir are attached to the front of the brake booster, on the driver's side of the engine compartment. The brake master cylinder is a tandem design that supplies pressure to two independent (primary and secondary) hydraulic circuits for the front and rear brakes respectively. If a failure occurs in one hydraulic circuit, the remaining circuit will still operate effectively, although brake pedal travel and vehicle braking distances will increase.
The fluid reservoir is installed on top of the master cylinder and retains sufficient volume of hydraulic fluid to allow for normal system use and to compensate for the replenishment of the system as the brake pads wear.
A brake fluid level sensor is incorporated into the cap of the fluid reservoir.