The GMC Savana Brake Master Cylinder converts pedal pressure into hydraulic pressure that gives the van the confidence to slow or stop. Every GMC version since 1967 has a dual-piston, diagonally split design, so that if one circuit goes down, the other provides braking power. Inside the Brake Master Cylinder, spring-loaded pistons slide through a bore, taking fluid from an attached reservoir and transmitting it through steel lines to calipers or drums. Earlier cast iron pieces on the Savana had an integral metal reservoir with a single wire-bail cap, but later aluminum bodies had bolt-on plastic reservoirs with threaded caps that are resistant to corrosion and allow drivers to check the fluid level easily. This is the main difference between the two styles. Both types mount ahead of the firewall on the vacuum booster, where a pushrod advances the pistons forward when you press the pedal, and return springs draw them back in to allow ports to refill chambers and keep air out. If moisture corrodes the bore or seals age, the Brake Master Cylinder may leak internally or at the end seal and result in a low pedal and longer stops. Prompt attention restores a firm pedal and makes the Brake Master Cylinder in your GMC Savana safe for braking. A healthy Brake Master Cylinder helps to keep stopping distances short.
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