Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
Brake Master Cylinder: Description and Operation
Master Cylinder, Brakes
DESCRIPTION - The brake master cylinder is a dual-piston type. The dual brake system is split front to rear. The front is one circuit and the rear is the
other circuit.
OPERATION - 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 opposed hydraulic circuits.
COMPONENTS - The brake master cylinder consists of:
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Brake master cylinder reservoir.
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Primary and secondary pistons.
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Fluid level indicator combined in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
