master cylinder

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Noun master cylinder has 1 sense

brake cylinder, hydraulic brake cylinder, master cylinder - a cylinder that contains brake fluid that is compressed by a piston
--₁ is a kind of cylinder, piston chamber
--₁ is a part of hydraulic brake, hydraulic brakes

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Master Cylinder

Noun: A master cylinder is a component in an automotive braking system that converts the pressure applied to the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure, which then activates the brake calipers or cylinders.

Example sentences:

The master cylinder of my car needs to be replaced.
Make sure to check the fluid level in the master cylinder regularly.
When the master cylinder fails, it could result in a loss of braking power.

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