Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
Brake Master Cylinder: Description and Operation
Brake Master Cylinder
Brake Master Cylinder
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 piston.
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Brake master cylinder pistons apply hydraulic pressure to the two hydraulic circuits.
The brake master cylinder consists of the following components:
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brake master cylinder reservoir
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brake master cylinder body
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primary piston
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secondary piston
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snap ring
Whenever the brake master cylinder is removed from the brake booster, new nuts must be installed.