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How to Determine if the Brake Master Cylinder is Faulty?

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McTalia

07/30/25 5:16am

To determine if the brake master cylinder is faulty, follow these steps: 1. Use a breaker bar to loosen the wheel nuts. 2. Lift the vehicle off the ground, remove the wheel nuts, and take off the tire. 3. For disc brake calipers, use a screwdriver to pry the caliper apart. 4. Have one person press the brake pedal while another observes if the brake pads clamp onto the rotor. If they do, the caliper is functioning properly; if not, check for air in the brake fluid. 5. For drum brake wheel cylinders, first inspect externally for any oil leakage. Leakage indicates a faulty wheel cylinder; if no leakage is found, proceed to disassemble for further inspection. 6. Remove the drum brake cover using a Phillips screwdriver. 7. Insert two metal rods to hold the brake shoes in place. Have one person press the brake pedal while another observes the wheel cylinder's operation. If the wheel cylinder expands outward when the brake is applied, it is functioning correctly; if not, the wheel cylinder is faulty.

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