Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
master cylinder — The primary component for pressurizing fluid in a hydraulic system. Used in the braking system, it supports a reservoir for holding brake fluid and is activated each time the driver depresses the brake pedal. Also see brake master cylinder dual… … Dictionary of automotive terms
dual-piston master cylinder — See tandem master cylinder … Dictionary of automotive terms
split-system master cylinder — See tandem master cylinder … Dictionary of automotive terms
cylinder — [1] The round chamber or hole in the cylinder block that houses the pistons and where combustion takes place. Also called bore or barrel. [2] Any tube like device. [3] A device which converts fluid power into linear mechanical force and motion.… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Millennium Master — Master Role Tandem seat ultralight National origin Italy Manufacturer Millennium Aircraft (Compact Compositi srl), Turin First flight 27 May 2006 The Millennium Master is a low wing, single engine, tandem two seat ultralight aircraft,… … Wikipedia
replenishing port — [1] An opening in the master cylinder body which connects the fluid reservoir to the annulus of the primary piston. Compare compensating port. In a tandem master cylinder, there is one replenishing port for each piston. It is the first port as… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Chrysler Valiant — Manufacturer Chrysler Australia (1962 1980) Mitsubishi Australia (1980 1981) Also called Chrysler Charger (1975 1978) Chrysler Regal (1976 1981) Dodge Utility … Wikipedia
Fiat 131 — Brava can also refer to the later Fiat Bravo/Brava Fiat 131 Fiat 131 (series 1) Manufacturer Fiat Also called Fiat Mirafiori Fiat SuperMirafiori Fiat Br … Wikipedia
Hindustan Contessa — Infobox Automobile name=Hindustan Contessa manufacturer=Hindustan Motors production=1982 ndash;2002 platform= predecessor= successor= class= body style=4 door sedan transmission(s)= 4 speed manual The Hindustan Contessa is a model of car… … Wikipedia
primary piston — The main piston in a tandem master cylinder … Dictionary of automotive terms
