The brakes in my car stopped working a few days ago. My mechanic said that it was a problem with my hydraulic cylinders. Can hydraulic cylinders be replaced in a car? Are their some hydraulic cylinders that are better than others?
Yes, the hydraulic cylinders can be replaced. These are also known as brake master cylinders. None are really better than the others, you just need to make sure you buy the one that fits your car.
I have heard a lot about different hydraulic systems and frankly the whole system confuses me since there are so many pieces involved. What is the typical use of hydraulic cylinders and why are they important?
They can be used in a lot of ways in a car. Brakes are hydraulic in modern cars. Also, lifting and lowering hardware found in heavy duty work trucks are also operated by use of hydraulic cylinders.