The brake master cylinder is the first component in a vehicle’s braking system, activated by depressing the brake pedal. The pedal pushes a piston through this cylinder, forcing brake fluid through ...

Ford is recalling 292,311 Ford F-150 pickups in the U.S. from the 2014 through 2017 model years. The problem is a potential leak in the brake master cylinder that could lead to reduced brake function ...

-Master Cylinder Function The hydraulic brake system is a closed hydraulic system. This means that the entire system must be full of fluid at all times. The fluid reservoir is often combined with the ...