Clutch master cylinder........

[Hedgehopper]

My clutch master cylinder has started dripping fluid. Once the pedal is removed is it possible to change the seals in situ? Have read that removing the cylinder complete is not easy.

Thanks.

[Sardonicus]

Hedgehopper said:

My clutch master cylinder has started dripping fluid. Once the pedal is removed is it possible to change the seals in situ? Have read that removing the cylinder complete is not easy.

Thanks.

It certainly is takes around an hour then you just got to bleed the system then reseal the reservoir inner wing cover the kit is Girling SP2102 you are probably going to get lots tell you just change the cylinder completely but I disagree I have done 4 now in situ with the oldest being mine 7+ years and no come back on any of them your choice if it was a brake master that I was recommending resealing that would be another thing altogether

[Hedgehopper]

Thanks Simon, I will do it in situ then...guess it might be a good start to take the seat out first.

I've never had a problem with seal kits even with brake calipers so I'll give it a go.

Any recommendations on suppliers, or just eBay?

[marks3drtaz]

Fitted 3 of these https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/master-cylind... last one in 2007 and still perfect, takes 15 mins to fit but can take an age to bleed I use one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEALEY-VS020-Brake-Clutc... and takes 10 seconds with someone above filling the reservoir as you bleed.

Mark

[fatboychim]

Sardonicus said:

t certainly is takes around an hour then you just got to bleed the system then reseal the reservoir inner wing cover the kit is Girling SP2102 you are probably going to get lots tell you just change the cylinder completely but I disagree I have done 4 now in situ with the oldest being mine 7+ years and no come back on any of them your choice if it was a brake master that I was recommending resealing that would be another thing altogether

+1, and don't forget to take a picture of your feet sticking out the roof

[Hedgehopper]

Thanks for all the advice...part now ordered. Bit worried about the bleeding, have heard it's not easy for some reason.

[carsy]

For some unknown reason i had problems bleeding mine. Nose high up in the air made no difference i couldnt shift that last bit of air.

Ended up carefully removing slave cylinder from bellhousing and with bleed nipple end facing upwards slowly keep pressing in piston until all air is purped up through the master. Obviously this is easier if you have a flexi clutch pipe. If you do go this way make sure you keep a finger on the piston as it will do its best to make a bid for freedom.

[Pupp]

Another vote for just changing the seal... But be aware the internal return springs do age and fail. I've had a couple go and spares seem not to be available from girling. However, and just this morning coincidentally, I hope I have got my hands on a suitable replacement from a spring supplier. Will post up the details when I confirm it fits and works

[Pupp]

Spring fits - details