It's time to Stop, Look, and Listen! Cayenne here, and I am making a full stop on the Brake Master Cylinder. Yes, I did say Brake Master Cylinder just to confirm that is what the part is called and how important it is, or it would not be called a Master. So let's put the brakes on and start barkin'!
When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicle’s going to stop. If your brakes aren’t working right, it’s a risk to your safety and the safety of others on the road. After all, you’re driving a machine that weighs thousands of pounds, and you have to be able to stop that big machine quickly and with control, especially with some of the speeds you travel on the highways.
The heart of your vehicle’s brake system is the master cylinder. When you apply the brakes, the master cylinder has pistons, springs, and brake fluid. That fluid amplifies and distributes the force of your foot through brake lines to calipers at all your wheels. Those calipers squeeze down on rotors or discs, which slow and stop your vehicle.
For safety, a master cylinder has two cylinders: one for the two front wheels and the other for the two rear wheels. That way, if there is a failure in one, you’ll still have braking power on half your wheels.
The master cylinder doesn’t last forever, of course, and here are some signs it may have problems. When you press on the brake pedal, it feels soft and spongy. You may see the brake light on your instrument panel go on. You may notice brake fluid leaking or discolored.
All of those are signs of brake issues that need attention, and among the possible culprits is a failed master cylinder. When you bring it in for a technician to look at, they’ll check not only the master cylinder but also the other components, such as pads, discs, shoes, brake lines, and hoses. If your master cylinder needs replacing, we’ll make sure all the other parts meet the manufacturer’s specs as well.
Brakes are important. Really important. Full stop.
Cayenne
Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
6509687227
http://alliedautoworks.com