9000 CS L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC Turbo EFI (1996)
Brake Master Cylinder: Description and Operation
With Mark II ABS System
Manufacturer: Ate
Type: Tandem Cylinder
Diameter: 23.81 mm (0.937 inch)
The hydraulic master cylinder replaces the conventional vacuum servo and has three tasks to perform:
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Boost the pedal force applied by the driver
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Supply brake fluid to the rear axle circuit
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Supply brake fluid via the main valve to the front wheel circuits when braking with the Antilock Brake System (ABS) engaged.
Via the control valve, the master cylinder is supplied with brake fluid under pressure from the pressure accumulator. This boosts the pressure in the
master cylinder by an amount which is proportional to the pedal force. The control valve is actuated by the pedal force and also by the pressure in the
master cylinder.
The rear axle circuit is connected to the master cylinder. Consequently, the rear wheels are braked with the assistance of that portion of the accumulator
pressure that was built up in the master cylinder via the control valve.
Pressure Line
The pressure line that connects the pump body to the master cylinder is under the same pressure as the pressure accumulator.
Rest (Brakes Off) Position
