Brake master cylinder meaning

Brake master cylinder definition

The part of the hydraulic brake system which stores the brake fluid . As the brake pedal is applied pressure is forced against a small movable piston in the master cylinder to push hydraulic fluid through the lines to the wheel cylinders and force the brake linings against the drum (in the case of drum brakes) or force the brake pads against the disc (in the case of disc brakes).
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