master cylinder on jago

[tivvy]

the master cylinder on my jago has just sprung a leak and i can't get hold of either a seal repair kit or a replacement cylinder
can anyone suggest an alternative cylinder which we could modify to fit
cheers
tiv

[Logibear]

Hi
I had the very same problem when I first bought my GP. We went on Ebay and bought a brand new, old stock. Ford master cylinder which looked exactly the same.( I think it was Capri or poss. Sierra ) I am not technical but I think my mechanic friend used the old shorter pushrod. It is fine.
Also - read the article " suppliers of Escort parts" which is next to this one on the forum.
Cheers
Logibear

[techsec]

If I remember correctly the Cortina (non servo) master cylinder can also be used and it has a slightly larger bore cylinder.

[Dave the Steam]

My local motor factors has a very detailed book, and it looks like the master cylinder is the same as the servo'd one but not fitted to the servo. (may need pushrod changing) I will be changing mine but haven't done so yet so I can't be 100% sure.

Go for the 19mm (3/4") bore or smaller, if you go bigger you will have to push harder on the pedal for the same braking effort at the wheels and vice-versa.

If the motor factor doesn't understand the question then try another factor. Don't bother with main dealers, they don't have the info any more unless they are very unusual.

It'll cost about £100 though.

[Adythewindow]

Try www.brakeparts.co.uk for bits. Mk1 master cylinder kit was £6.16

[Mad Ax]

If you're still looking for a master cylinder - I recently bought a new master cylinder for my Jago, IIRC it was around £50 plus postage from Classic Ford Parts

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