Sable V6-183 3.0L VIN U FI (1998)
Brake Master Cylinder: Description and Operation
Master Cylinder, Brakes
WARNING: BRAKE FLUID CONTAINS POLYGLYCOL ETHERS AND POLYGLYCOLS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. WASH
HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. IF BRAKE FLUID CONTACTS EYES, FLUSH EYES WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. IF TAKEN INTERNALLY, DRINK WATER AND INDUCE
VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
The master cylinder contains the following features:
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a common transparent brake master cylinder reservoir and fluid level indicator combined in one assembly.
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is mounted tandem to the power brake booster.
The brake master cylinder is a dual piston type. The brake master cylinder operates as follows
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When the brake pedal is depressed, pressure is applied by mechanical linkage to the primary and secondary pistons.
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Brake master cylinder pistons apply hydraulic pressure to the two opposed hydraulic circuits.
