master cylinder
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Documents say dealers will replace the master cylinder and front brake booster if needed.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2022
“Several complaints allege repair facilities diagnosed the problem as brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder to the brake booster.”
From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2016
Pressure created in the master cylinder is transmitted to four so-called slave cylinders.
From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015
The SUVs may have been outfitted with a faulty brake master cylinder reservoir cap.
From Reuters • Jan. 11, 2012
“When I have free time, and parts. You wouldn’t happen to know where I could get my hands on a master cylinder for a 1986 Volkswagen Rabbit?” he added jokingly.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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