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by scrooge on February 2nd, 2005

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What is a master cylinder? What does it do?

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  • by geeknik on February 2nd, 2005

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    A master cylinder is the device that holds a reservoir of brake fluid and forces it into the brakes when the brake pedal is stepped on.

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    • A little bit general,but essentially correct. When you step on the brake pedal, the pedal pushes on a linkage, which pushes on a rod in the master cylinder, which pushes hydraulic fluid to the brake components at the wheel, which push on the brake linings, which create friction and slow the car down.

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      by Old School on March 7th, 2007

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