Pressed into service the modern master cylinder operates the brake and clutch pedal assembly on any vintage looking hot rod. We love rewinding to the 1960s, back when hot rods were simple creations, ...

During the 1960’s the automotive industry evolved quickly, and started setting standards that are still common in modern-day car manufacturing. Brakes were an area of concern as the horsepower wars ...

The key to applying the brakes is of course the master cylinder, which can be chosen once the caliper/disc assemblies have been selected. The proper master cylinder selection criteria include the ...

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 ...

A brake master cylinder is a component of the hydraulic braking system in a vehicle. It is responsible for converting the force applied by the driver's foot on the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure ...

All shark Corvettes have dual-reservoir master cylinders that, in effect, act as two independent braking systems. If the front brakes fail, the rears will still operate and vice versa. Obviously, this ...