Clutch Master Cylinder (1 Viewer)

[occruiser]

So now that my 40 is being driven around regularly, it has decided to start leaking fluids at will. My clutch master cylinder started leaking fluid from the rear seal, into the floor board. Do you guys think it's worth rebuilding/sealing or should I just replace it with a new one? I have no clue if it has been rebuilt before.

 

[shawnfj40]

Replace it.

 

[JohnVee]

Replace it. Easy and inexpensive. Do the slave cylinder, also. There are a number of threads on this, many from about 2-3 months ago. Beno or CDan can get you OEM for a fair price. Check out the condition of the soft line while you're at it.

 

[occruiser]

Sounds good. Will do.

 

[tubalubb]

Fwiw I found a good deal on a new aisin master and slave on amazon of all places a couple months ago for my 78.


...via IH8MUD app

 

[edwjmcgrath]

Ditto on the aisin. Also, brake/clutch fluid is a great paint remover. Wipe it up if you care about your interior.

 

[occruiser]

Thanks for the heads up guys... Im ordering one as we speak.

 

[FJsnoozer]

do the slave and master at the same time... ask me how I know...

...Or many others who will have the same advice.

 

[occruiser]

Hahaha... Trust me, I can imagine... I swapped out my thirds yesterday... Oh boy, talk about one thing leading to another! It never ends!

 

[FJsnoozer]

...and make sure they give you the right size bolt for your slave.

Lets just say it in involved my wife calling a cab and me searching for a tree limb to repair the Master cylinder.

 

[occruiser]

Hahaha... Uh oh, that sounds bad...