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Kyp

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Evening all,

Having decided last minute that I couldn't part with my Spit I'm getting stuck in (current condition photos to come soon). I plan to run through an MOT to get a to do list but need to get there first.

So here is my first question. The clutch was seized on again and after a bit of a push the pedal went loose. Assuming one the cylinders has blown it's seals. Is there any way of telling if it is the slave or master. Nothing particularly obvious at the master...

I understand it's probably worth renewing both sets of seals anyway? But I know the slave is a pain to get to and I only want to get to the test station at this point.

Any advice welcome!

Thanks.

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Ditto what Danny said.
Mine used to do the same if left unused, then once freed would work fine till the next extended unused period.
I think its a build up of crud in the M/cylinder.
Recently.
Mine stopped sticking but the bite position went down as well, so I stripped both cylinders and you should have seen the state of the fluid that came out of the m/cylinder.  After a thorough clean and reassembly, the system was loosing pressure. (not keeping the clutch open). So I changed both cylinders.  Works fine now.  I intended fitting a remote bleeder but ran out of time.
My local Triumph outlet does pattern parts less than half the price of the OE ones, without checking £62.00 for the two.  
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I will essentially agree with the above advice, except to say that I remain a fan of rebuilding good original Girling cylinders with good Girling/TRW rebuild kits. As for remote bleeders, I suppose there's merit to them. OTOH, it's not as if rebleeding is a job you'll do on a monthly or even semi-annual basis. (If that proves to be the case, then there's something else amiss!  ;D )

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Thanks.

I have ordered replacement cylinders for both, despite being on a tight budget! But got them both for about £61 delivered from ANG in Nottingham. Haven't come across them before but look as though they could prove useful - slightly cheaper than Rimmers.

I was tempted by the refurb option as in sentiment I agree with Herald948 but as the clutch is going to unlock everything else for me I wanted to be sure.


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