Clutch Master Alternatives

[Russell]

The clutch master cylinder seals have finally given way on my MKII PI Estate. Before I attempt a repair kit re-seal, or spend £125+VAT with Chris Witor, has anyone had any success with alternative new cylinders?

I was thinking about something like this? The bolt spacing looks correct, but  it's whether the body will clear the servo.

http://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/0625-brake-and-clutch-master-cylinder-without-reservoir

I suppose the other option could be a Stag master cylinder.

Any advice appreciated.

thanks,

Russell

[Greeks]

I use tralier brake master cylinders. Cheap as chips and when they die just put a new one in. They don't really look much different either.

This kind of thing http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/lik.....;lpid=107&chn=ps

[Russell]

Thanks Graham. That's the route I'd like to go down, rather than trying to re-seal 40 year old bores. I assume the reservoir doesn't clash with the Servo at all?

[josh18]

I bought one of these and it fitted my MK1 no worries. I just had to use the old push rod. I haven't bled it yet so cant comment on long term reliability.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350.....e=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Cheers

[nicmk1est]

ive just bought one of them for my dolly clutch,looks good quality

[ferny]

Got one in the Herald with the Mazda gearbox which has the same sized slave. It's heavy... and it's now digital rather than progressive. Makes for jerky gear changes when your leg gets tired.

[Russell]

Thanks guys, I've ordered one so will give it a go.

[piman]

Hello Russell,

the only thing that caught my eye was the 7/16" fluid port tapping, from memory I think the Triumph one has a larger port as the line is 1/4" not 3/16"?

Alec

[Greeks]

No problems clashing with mine - I think the bulkhead hole had to be enlarged slightly when the first one was fitted, but I didn't do that so don't know the details - you certainly can't tell from looking.

[Russell]

One of triumphrecyclers cylinders arrived in the post yesterday. I'll report back on fitment and how fearsome the action is.

[Nick Jones]

Anything has to be better than that miserable excuse for a master cylinder that Lockheed make.  Always a complete git to bleed in my experience.

Nick

[nang]

Nick,
After many years of frustration trying to bleed it I found a quick way is to suck it through the bleed nipple with a syringe . Once started you can bleed it normally.
Tony.

[Russell]

I can confirm the Girling shaped cylinder fits a treat, before and after pics attached. I only had to file the tiniest amount off the bulkhead to allow the cylinder to pass the servo at an angle, it must have only been 10 or so brushes with a file.

The 0.75 bore It has given me a heavier clutch, but that's not also helped by the fact I put a 0.75 slave on last year. However it's not unbearable, but I might swap for a 1inch slave later.

Interestingly, I never seem to have a problem bleeding the clutch on a 2000, even with the Lockheed cylinders. My method is :

1 - Undo slave bleed nipple, just enough so the fluid is dribbling out.
2 - Pump the clutch pedal once.
3 - Top up reservoir and watch it slowly drain.
4 - Run round, lay under car and tighten bleed nipple before the reservoir runs out.

Thanks all for your input.

[Encom]

I used a cheap as chips Nissan one. Only had to open up the mounting holes in the bulkhead, and it bolted straight up.

I'll dig out some photos.

[Encom]

Photo! I have changed the brake masters to Alcon twin adjustable bias set-up, so no servo. I think it will fit with a servo in place.

Top of my head total cost of master, stainless line and a clutch slave (Nissan, due to the RB25 being fitted) was around $130NZD.