master cylinder
Hydraulic pressure source
A master cylinder is the hydraulic pump in a vehicle's braking system that converts the pressure from the brake pedal into hydraulic force.
When you press the pedal, the master cylinder pushes brake fluid through lines to the wheel cylinders or calipers, which apply the brakes.
A failing master cylinder causes a spongy pedal or brake failure: The mechanic said my master cylinder was leaking.
Hydraulic stopping medium
- reservoirLarge water storage basin
- pistonReciprocating cylinder component
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- boosterSomething that increases strength
pedal · pushrod · gasket · bore · diaphragm · actuator · OEM · aftermarket
Friction-based vehicle decelerators
- drum brakesStopping system using internal shoes
- ABSAnti-lock braking system
- brake linesTubes carrying stopping fluid
- calipersAdjustable-jaw measuring device
brake pads · brake shoes · power brakes · emergency brake · stopping power · brake fade · actuation
Force upon contact
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- transferMove between locations
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- plungerSuction device for clogs
pump · valve · hydraulic fluid · fluid dynamics · bleed valve · air bubbles · pressurization · mechanical advantage
brake fluid
Hydraulic stopping medium
- reservoirLarge water storage basin
- pistonReciprocating cylinder component
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
booster · pedal · pushrod · gasket · bore · diaphragm · actuator · OEM · aftermarket · servo
disc brakes
Friction-based vehicle decelerators
- drum brakesStopping system using internal shoes
- ABSAnti-lock braking system
- brake linesTubes carrying stopping fluid
calipers · brake pads · brake shoes · power brakes · emergency brake · stopping power · brake fade · actuation
pressure
Force upon contact
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- transferMove between locations
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
plunger · pump · valve · hydraulic fluid · fluid dynamics · bleed valve · air bubbles · pressurization · mechanical advantage
- car partsengine, steering wheel, brake, seats, tires
- manual transmissionclutch, gearbox, shift, shifter, gear stick
- Motorcycle Partsengine, handlebars, throttle, clutch, brakes
- disc brakesrotor, caliper, brake pad, brake pads, pads
- engine partspiston, valve, crankshaft, camshaft, spark plug
- kartingkart, karting, helmet, track, lap
master cylinderslave cylinder
Hydraulic actuator receiving pressure
caliper · brake caliper · actuator · servo
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