Clutch Master Cylinder

The clutch master cylinder is crucial to the manual transmission since it allows the action of disengaging the clutch when you press on the clutch pedal. The clutch master cylinder is in every vehicle with a manual transmission.

The clutch master cylinder usages

The master cylinder is usually in use by the brake and clutch systems of the vehicle. The functioning devices are the cylinder in the calipers. The cylinders can also be known as slave cylinders. To create friction the slave cylinder pushes the brake pads towards the surface that rotates with the wheel.

There is also a reservoir directly above each master cylinder which stores the sufficient amount of brake fluid to prevent air from accessing the cylinder. Also, the fluid is stored in the master clutch cylinder and then is forced to the slaver cylinder providing pressure to the piston and enabling the clutch to maneuver.

Common problems with a clutch master cylinder

A faulty clutch master cylinder can cause many problems like a spongy clutch pedal and a lack of clutch fluid.