Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:09:55 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: clutch play? (c900)
John B wrote: > I'm having some weird problem with my news server that prevented me from seeing > some key articles in this thread; just caught up via Google. > > So Grunff, it sounds like you're saying that air is entering the system via a > leak in the master cylinder, or perhaps the return spring is somehow fouled. > I assume that if a leak is the problem, bleeding the clutch will only > temporarily remedy the problem. And so I suppose I should replace the master. Yup. > New master cylinders seem to run around $116 (US). However, eEuroparts.com > seems to sell a clutch master cylinder "rebuild kit" for $6.90. From the > picture, it seems to consist primarily of an assortment of seals. Have you any > experience with a rebuild kit? Would I be better off to shell out 20x more for > the new cylinder? I've rebuilt a few, yes. The standard answer is "if the bore is good, and the piston is good, the new seals is fine". The problem is, you won't know until you take the cylinder apart! If you can have the car out of service for a while, then by all means, remove the cylinder, strip it down and check it. Most of the time they're fine. If the bore or piston are at all scored, buy a new one. If not, put new seals and a new return spring (usually in the kit) in and it'll be great. BTW, you can do the same with brake masters. Just make sure you check really carefully. It's a real PITA having to redo the cylinder a few weeks later. -- Grunff
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