Anyone know the size and or part number for the clutch master cylinder seals. Failing that, where's the best place to get a new cylinder?
Mine's leaked all it's fluid out twice now
Mine's leaked all it's fluid out twice now
Clutch Master Cylinder seals
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Posts: 830 Tue, 22-Apr-2008 08:39 Chief mechanic |
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cactusdave |
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Posts: 37 Tue, 22-Apr-2008 19:13 |
My car a 1970 Essex V6 has a 0.75in master cylinder(both clutch and brake). The size is on the side of the master cylinder. Many firms sell seal kits eg
www.burtonpower.com or www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk . I have just bought a spare set from Merlin
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Posts: 835 Tue, 22-Apr-2008 21:38 Chief mechanic |
Thanks for that, I'll order a couple in
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johnnyev |
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Posts: 292 Wed, 23-Apr-2008 06:35 |
Colin
I replaced the slave and master cylinder on my car before I sold it last year. Beware of using DOT6 Silicon Brake fluid with OEM seal kits..... i had loads of problems with sticking cylinders. Replaced the seals with non-oem and the problem went away. If you use mineral fluid then you shouldn't have a problem. Regards John |
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Posts: 837 Fri, 2-May-2008 13:48 Chief mechanic |
Thanks for the warning John, I have used DOT 4 and am aware that some people report problems with seals but I recon seals are easier to change than rusty or
corroded cylinders due to the water that mineral fluid absorbs. Mind you, it is a lot cheaper
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Posts: 296 Fri, 11-Jul-2008 14:17 |
I used Silicon fluid in my brake and clutch systems. With no OEM seals I was fine. Hope you fixed the problem.
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