a large cylinder in a hydraulic system in which the working fluid is compressed by a piston enabling it to drive one or more slave cylinders
See also slave cylinder
master cylinder in Automotive Engineering
(mæstər sɪlɪndər)
Word forms: (regular plural) master cylinders
noun
(Automotive engineering: Vehicle components, Brakes, steering, wheels, tires, and suspension)
The master cylinder is the main source of pressure in a hydraulic system such as a brake or clutch system.
I put my foot on the clutch pedal, to find that the master cylinder had seized solid.
A new brake master cylinder has also helped to improve stopping power.
Topping up of the master cylinder is easily accomplished via a remote fluid reservoir positioned fairly high in theengine bay.
cylinder
master cylinder in Mechanical Engineering
(mæstər sɪlɪndər)
Word forms: (regular plural) master cylinders
noun
(Mechanical engineering: Machinery and components)
The master cylinder in a hydraulic system is a large cylinder in which the working fluid is compressedby a piston so it can drive one or more other cylinders.
The heart of the brake system is the master cylinder, which controls the hydraulic pressure of the entire system.
The master cylinder uses two pistons in the same cylinder to supply pressure to both brake circuits inthe car.
The master cylinder in a hydraulic system is a large cylinder in which the working fluid is compressedby a piston so it can drive one or more other cylinders.