Symptoms of a Possible Bad or Failing Brake Master Cylinder
Common signs of a faulty brake master cylinder include abnormal brake pedal behavior, contaminated brake fluid, and the Check Engine Light turning on. The brake master cylinder is one of the most significant and important components found on modern car braking systems. It serves as the central valve that pushes brake fluid through the brake lines so that the brake calipers can squeeze the pads against the rotors. It functions by pushing a metal rod through a cylinder to force fluid through the braking system to the wheels. One end of this rod is attached to the pedal and is actuated when the pedal is depressed. Usually a defective brake master cylinder will produce a few symptoms that alert the driver that service may be necessary. 1. Abnormalities in your brake pedal behavior One of the first symptoms commonly associated with a bad or failing brake master cylinder is abnormal brake pedal behavior. The master cylinder is the component that generates all of the pre...
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