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Dadandson

Dadandson

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Looks like I have to repair either the clutch Master or Slave cylinder. Rebuild or replace? That is the question.
 
Since I am a very frugal person, I would choose the simplest and cheapest solution first. Chances the cylinders are not corroded beyond help. A little crocus cloth in the bore and a new seal could fix your problem for a few bucks. Start with the slave it's easier. Major difficulty will be bleeding the system once the leak is repaired. Bob
 
How much travel should the slave cylinder provide? Mine looks to be around a 1/4 inch? Is that enough?
 
Do both cylinders at the same time. If you rebuild one, the other is sure to go bad in a couple weeks.
Look at the slave bore, if it's not pitted, rebuild it.
You can usually rebuild the master as it rarely pits.
Water settles in the slave and causes the pitting.
 
VB has both the master and slave, sold together, new, in one kit for $109. That makes the choice easy. New!
 
A quarter of an inch seems a bit short to me. I would have said half an inch but have not measured the throw.
 
Frank has the technique down for the Master Cylinder but for the rest of us I've been told it is an almost impossible task to get the second retaining ring out without scoring the bore. Even when they are replaced as new they still leak. I replaced Bugsy's Brake Master and Clutch Master and Slave 6 years ago with new. I've noticed fluid on one of the pedals recently so I need to pay more attention to it and check resevoirs more frequently. Stopping is more important than going.

These are a Capital B Word to bleed. And I agree if you replace one better replace the other. Lots of tips will be needed from this list when time comes to bleed the clutch. IMHO rebuilds from the Fruit Place have been reported frequently on this list and other forums to be less that quality work. Go new if you can, your life isn't worth the difference in price for rebuild vs. new.
 
White Post does a nice job of rebuilding.
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:]VB has both the master and slave, sold together, new, in one kit for $109. [/QUOTE]

WHERE did you see that, Tim?? I just checked all Spridget "specials" and didn't find. They can't even purchase the brake m/c for your total quoted $s!!

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Ed
 
Try VB item CRK220
 
Page 90 of catalog SM.52. Look at the pics.
 
I have the 1275 so my regular price is the $140.00. The kit is on sale until the end of February for $109.00!
 
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