Master Cylinders
A master cylinder is part of the vehicle hydraulics system. The two different types work as opposing forces. There is a
engine.
Clutch Master Cylinder
A clutch master cylinder is comprised of a reservoir tank, fluid line,a metal rod, a plunger, spring, and seals.
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Reservoir Tank: Holds the fluid for the clutch.
* Fluid Line: Connects the clutch master cylinder to the slave cylinder.
* Metal Rod: Responsible for putting pressure on the master cylinder.
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Plunger: The plunger compresses the fluid in the cylinder.
* Spring: Helps apply the pressure along with the plunger.
* Seal: Prevents any fluid leaks that may occur. Needs to be replaced time to time because it ages.
How Does A Clutch Master Cylinder Work?
When you press on the pedal, the metal rod places pressure on the clutch master cylinder. The fluids travel down the fluid line into the slave cylinder. The slave cylinder then stops the connection of the flywheel.
Brake Master Cylinder
The brake cylinder is composed of a reservoir tank, two pistons, a coil and brake lines.
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brake fluid. It is separated into two segments so that there is an extra reserve if one runs out of fluid.
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Pistons: The primary and secondary pistons increase brake fluid pressure in the brake lines.
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Coil (or Spring): The coil places friction on the pistons to ensure there is a sufficient build up of pressure.
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Brake Lines: Tubes that send the fluid to the front and back brakes.
Why Is The Brake Master Cylinder Useful?
Ever hear of the myth of Sisyphus? He's that guy that's condemned to push a boulder up a hill repeatedly for all eternity. Now, you're probably wondering what that has to do with car mechanics but just stick with me. Some modern cars use
automotive power brakesFrom that point it is all up to the master cylinder to ensure your car responds.So be good to the cylinder. Clean the parts individually if possible with brake fluids, not water.
How Does The Brake Master Cylinder Work?
The booster sends pressure to the primary piston and the coil. The coil moves the secondary piston which, in turn, builds pressure in the chambers between the two pistons and between the secondary piston and the cylinder wall. This ensures that the pressure and amount of fluid are equivalent for both of the brake lines to send to the front and back brakes.
My Master Cylinder Needs To Be Replaced
* In order to remove your current master cylinder you're going to have to
screws.
* Because you will need it also to remove the master cylinder once the bleeding is complete, get a special
line wrench.
* Remove the reservoir cap and drain the brake fluid. Restore the cap.
* Take the line wrench and disconnect the brake line(s)- this could get messy if there is any fluid left in the line.
* Take out the cylinder and put in the new one. You're done.
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Related Guides
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Brake System
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Brake System ABS Control Modules
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Brake System Hoses
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Wheel Cylinder Parts
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Wheel Cylinders
External Links
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HowStuffWorks.com:This site gives an overview of automotive brakes.
