Master Cylinder With Reservoir

The tandem master cylinder is available in 2 versions: one for Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS/ASC) and one for Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). Both have a piston diameter of 22.2 mm. The visible difference between the 2 units is the single sensor fitted to the underside of the master cylinder on the DSC unit. This sensor informs the DSC control unit whether the driver has applied the brakes during DSC intervention.

The reservoir is secured to the master cylinder by a bolt connecting 2 mounting tabs. A sensor monitors fluid level, and supplies information to the ABS/DSC control unit. Two "O" rings seal the unit to the master cylinder. The reservoir also supplies fluid to the clutch hydraulics on manual gearbox models. There is an integral filter in the filler neck to prevent dirt contamination of the fluid.