Definitions for "MASTER CYLINDER"
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The engine-room of a brake system, where the force applied at the pedal is converted into hydraulic pressure so that it can be sent to each wheel cylinder.
A cylinder containing a piston and hydraulic fluid, directly connected to a foot pedal (e.g., a brake master cylinder). It transmits pressure to the brake operating system.
Main hydraulic cylinder in a closed circuit that uses hydraulic fluid to transfer pressure from one point to another.
Piston and cylinder assembly that receives mechanical force from the brake pedal and transmits hydraulic force to individual wheel cylinders and/or calipers.
In a hydraulic brake system, the component that generates fluid pressure according to the force it receives from the brake pedal, and which directs it to the calipers and/or wheel cylinders.
Main supply cylinder from which brake fluid is displaced to wheel cylinders to actuate hydraulic brakes.
The primary component for pressurizing fluid in a hydraulic system. Used in the braking system, it supports a reservoir for holding brake fluid and is activated each time the driver depresses the brake pedal. See brake master cylinder.
Primary source of pressure in a hydraulic system, such as a brake or clutch system, containing the piston by which pressure is applied
a cylinder that contains brake fluid that is compressed by a piston
Master cylinders are used on braking systems to turn the mechanical power that is provided when you step on the brake pedal into the powerful hydraulic power that is needed to apply the brakes and slow or stop the vehicle. The brake master cylinder is where the brake fluid reservoir is located on most vehicles. The reservoir stores the fluid until it is needed.
A cylinder containing a piston and hydraulic fluid, directly coupled to a foot pedal (e.g. brake or clutch master cylinder). Used for transmitting pressure to the brake or clutch operating mechanism.
The part of the brake system that converts the brake pedal force of the driver to hydraulic pressure. Score - Scratches or grooves commonly found on the friction surface of drums and rotor.
The cylinder that contains hydraulic fluid and a piston. It is connected directly to the brake pedal and transmits pressure to the brake operating system.
A piston-type pump that produces pressure in the brake hydraulic system.
The primary fluid pressurizing device in a hydraulic system. In automotive use, it is found in brake and hydraulic clutch systems and is pedal activated, either directly or, in a power brake system, through the power booster.
A device that stores brake fluid and hydraulically forces it through the brake lines to the brakes when you step on the brake pedal. Could also refer to the clutch master cylinder.
A brake-system component having an integral reservoir filled with hydraulic brake fluid where pressure is developed when the driver depresses the brake pedal causing a linkage to move a piston.
The master cylinder is a hydraulic control device that converts physical pressure (commonly from a driver's foot) into hydraulic pressure to operate other device(s) in the hydraulic system. The most common automotive uses of master cylinders are in brake and clutch systems. The operated device in the clutch system is called the slave cylinder.