The Variable Ratio Master Cylinder-A Description of Its Function and Operation 750382
The concept of an improvement in work utilization by modification of the hydraulic brake master cylinder currently employed in production automotive vehicles is presented. The improvement, which is in the form of a variable ratio master cylinder having the advantage, among others, of reducing intermediate and final brake pedal efforts without the need for an external assist, is explained.
The function, description, operation, vehicle need, history, methods of evaluation, and advantages and disadvantages of the variable ratio master cylinder are discussed.
Citation: Nigg, R., Palmer, A., and Green, R., "The Variable Ratio Master Cylinder-A Description of Its Function and Operation," SAE Technical Paper 750382, 1975, https://doi.org/10.4271/750382. Download Citation
Author(s):
R. L. Nigg, A. W. Palmer, R. F. Green
Affiliated:
Borg & Beck Div., Borg-Warner Corp.
Pages: 11
Event:
1975 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1975 Transactions-V84-A
Related Topics:
Brake master cylinders
Brake pedals
Engine cylinders
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