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master cylinder

/ˈmɑːstə ˈsɪlɪndə/

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/ˈmɑːstə ˈsɪlɪndə/C1formaltechnical
  • ruМеханический компонент тормозной системы автомобиля, который преобразует усилие от педали тормоза в гидравлическое давление, которое затем активирует тормоза на колёсах.

A mechanical component in a vehicle's braking system that converts the force from the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure, which then activates the brakes at the wheels.

  1. Brake system componentC1formal

    A hydraulic device in a vehicle that converts the force from the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure to activate the brakes.

    ruКомпонент тормозной системы

    • The mechanic replaced the faulty master cylinder in the car.
    • When the master cylinder fails, the brake pedal feels spongy.
    • A leaking master cylinder can lead to a complete loss of braking power.