How Do You Test A Master Cylinder?
The master cylinder is an extremely important part of any hydraulic assisted braking system, like the one found in modern automobiles. Without the master cylinder, the car’s hydraulic fluid would not be forced through the brake system correctly, resulting in insufficient pressure applied to the brake calipers, pistons or drums. Diagnose brake problems immediately and make the proper repairs. Open the hood of your automobile and locate the brake fluid reservoir, a cylindrical container holding hydraulic fluid. Open the top of your brake fluid reservoir and have someone else get in your car and turn it on. Have the person in the car apply pressure on the brake and sustain it. Look for bubbles or a swirl of hydraulic fluid in the reservoir when brake pressure is applied and held. If you see bubbles or swirls, the master cylinder is damaged and may need replacing. Ask the person in the car if once pressure is applied and the brake pedal comes to its initial stop if it stays there, or if th
