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Clutch Master Cylinder Advice?

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kevinf:
i would suggest you fit a genuine parts master cylinder,because the last time i fitted a cheap copy the push rod lenght was slightly too long even when fully adjusted and even though i had a very good pedal the clutch
would slip occasionally under heavy load,ie hard driving/towing and off-roading




cheers kevin

Les Henson:
If the master cylinder is the problem it more often than not leaks fluid down the clutch pedal and onto the floor. The slave cylinder leaks into the clutch bellhousing and then drips out of the wading plug hole. As Tonycougar says - careful you don't pull the operating rod out of the fork. Use Genuine parts - some after market stuff is really poor quality and the difference in price isn't that much. Thread on replacing the clutch master on a Defender:-

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=13576

Clutch slave change on a series/defender (the job is pretty much the same)

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=13350


Les.

Fireyred:
Hi,

I normally get my parts from Paddocks and not had any problems with any so far. Not ordered then yet.

As friend said try to just fill my Clutch Master Cylinder pot back up as it dont look that old, then see if we can see where it's leaking from and go from there. As it could be something simple like a lose nut.

Chances are I will change both parts anyway's. As i'm just unlucky :(

Although after looking at the above posts and the links am a tad concerned I wont be able to do it myself really. Even with Big Rich's help. But will give it a go.:?

Thanks all for input everyone, being part of Mud Club is a big bonus.
 :D

Fireyred:
Thanks to all for advice, have filled the little pot with Dot 4 fluid, and its been fine the last 4 days.

Fingers crossed it was just that.

cheers once again all for your help.

 :wink:

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