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Brake Master Cylinder: Description and Operation

Master Cylinder:






The dual master cylinder contains a double hydraulic cylinder with two fluid reservoirs, and primary and secondary hydraulic pistons.

The dual master cylinder performs in the following manner:

Rear wheel brakes - are connected to the secondary outlet port and are actuated by the secondary piston assembly.

Front wheel brakes - are connected to the primary outlet port (nearest the dash panel) and are actuated by the primary piston assembly.

Both primary and secondary pistons function together.