Brake fluid is stored in the master cylinder. When you step on the brake pedal, fluid goes from the master cylinder into the brake lines; when you release the pedal, the fluid flows back into the ...

In last month's issue (Apr. '18) we set about converting our 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon from early Camaro disc brakes to modern, aluminum four-piston disc brakes from Wilwood Engineering. The conversion ...

Few parts of a car get as little respect as the brake master cylinder, which makes little sense, as few parts in a car are as important as this. The brake master cylinder is responsible for providing ...

Almost all vehicles manufactured before 1967 had braking systems with a single reservoir master cylinder, including ’64½-’66 Mustangs. This created a safety concern because if you lost brake fluid at ...

Making our cars go fast is an exciting part of our hobby. Making 'em stop is usually not so exciting--that is unless you've experienced your quickest pass ever, only to discover that spongy pedal may ...

The brake master cylinder is the first component in a vehicle’s braking system, activated by depressing the brake pedal. The pedal pushes a piston through this cylinder, forcing brake fluid through ...

Camarillo, California based company Wilwood Brakes has released its new and improved C2 Corvette Tandem Master Cylinder, which is designed for use in C2 Corvette restomod projects with modern-day disc ...

As detailed in a new service bulletin from General Motors, some units of the 2025 Buick Enclave full-size crossover are subject to a condition that will require the brake master cylinder to be ...