Enhancing Your Braking system with the Volvo Master Cylinder

Most modern car’s brake systems are broken into two circuits with two wheels on each circuit to increase safety. When one of the circuits have made a fluid leak, your car would still be able to stop when you press the brake pedal because only two of the wheels will lose their brakes—this is made possible because of the Volvo Master cylinder.

Pressure is being supplied to both circuits of your car because of your Volvo master cylinder. This remarkable device uses two pistons in the same cylinder which makes it failsafe. Whenever there is problem with the brake system, the combination valve warns the driver with a brake warning light.

Normally, your Volvo master cylinder is made up of two completely separate master cylinders in one housing, each handling two wheels. This is the reason why you can still make your car stop when one side fails. You can find your Volvo master cylinder attached at the engine compartment in the firewall, directly in front of the driver’s seat. The main function of your Volvo master cylinder is to dispose the hydraulic brake fluid under pressure to all the parts of the brake system. This is activated whenever you step on the brake pedal.

Volvo master cylinder rarely malfunctions; an internal leak is a more common problem though. When this happen, the brake pedals will sink slowly to the floor when you apply steady pressure with your foot. When the bake pedal goes down further than normal, t is called “extended travel”. This is because the fluid leaks internally in the Volvo master cylinder. To keep the car from moving forward and to regain normal pressure, you will have to pump the brake pedals. Corrosion within the horizontal cylinder is the main cause of a leaking Volvo master cylinder. You can maintain its functionality by constant upkeep. Cleaning your Volvo master cylinder is so much easy. All you have to do is clean it with a brake cleaner and then wash it in solvent. Then you have to blow dry them with compressed air.

If you are experiencing leaking symptoms, then it is time for you to replace your Volvo master cylinder. Do not put yourself into a risk of car accident. You can find it in almost all auto shops specializing in OEM replacement parts. But it is highly recommended for you to use only Volvo master cylinder replacement to ensure safety and durability.

ATE Volvo Master Cylinder - Volvo 140

Fits: 1969 - 1974 Volvo 140 Master Cylinder
Brand: ATE Master Cylinder
Part #: ATE N3000-32375

Description: dual circuit w/o Power Steering SEDAN

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ATE Volvo Master Cylinder - Volvo 260

Fits: 1980 - 1982 Volvo 260 Master Cylinder
Brand: ATE Master Cylinder
Part #: ATE N3000-87059

Description: w/ reservoir (outlets on right)

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Centric Volvo Brake Master Cylinder - Volvo 242

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Raybestos Volvo Clutch Master Cylinder - Volvo 122

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