Clutching at Straws

YorkshirePotter · 18th September 2023, 13:38

I'd be indebted to anyone who can point me in the direction of a serviceable hydraulic pipe for master cylinder to quick release.
Lee T has been doing a brilliant job sorting out my clutch issues, and both master & slave have been replaced, but this particular item is still needed to finish off the job.
Obviously you can get them with the master cylinder, but as I now have a new one of those fitted it's just the pipe now needed.
If anyone can help it'd be much appreciated.

Thanks
Paul

macafee2 · 18th September 2023, 14:12

You could give Hypose in Southampton a call to see if they could make you one if all else fails.

macafee2

YorkshirePotter · 18th September 2023, 15:56

Thanks for that, it's worth bearing in mind if the thing I want is like hen's teeth!

Regards
Paul

YHT · 22nd September 2023, 17:23

Am in the process of replacing my master cylinder but will leave the existing hose in place and fiddle it apart at the split pin/dowel pin at the outlet end. I HOPE that I wont need the pipe that came with the new one; watch this space as I hope to get it done tomorrow. You can then have the unused pipe (its plastic) with grommit.
Just an observation; taking the "loop" of the master cylinder off the pedal pin it was very tight. Just wonder if the tightness puts a side force on the piston of the master cylinder causing wear???

Lee T · 25th September 2023, 13:07

The rod attaches to the piston on a balljoint type push fit, this allows it to remain straight throughout the full travel.
Sitting in queues and at the lights in 1st gear does wear them, along with the slave, thrust bearing and pressure plate. My master was fitted in 2011 and survived a recent clutch change. Something to be said for clutchless gear changes

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18th September 2023, 13:38	#1
YorkshirePotter Regular poster Rover 75 2.0 CDTi, Rover 75 2.5 V6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Keighley Posts: 43 Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Clutching at Straws I'd be indebted to anyone who can point me in the direction of a serviceable hydraulic pipe for master cylinder to quick release. Lee T has been doing a brilliant job sorting out my clutch issues, and both master & slave have been replaced, but this particular item is still needed to finish off the job. Obviously you can get them with the master cylinder, but as I now have a new one of those fitted it's just the pipe now needed. If anyone can help it'd be much appreciated. Thanks Paul Last edited by YorkshirePotter; 19th September 2023 at 08:11..

25th September 2023, 13:07	#5
Lee T Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Liverpool Posts: 875 Thanks: 180 Thanked 248 Times in 189 Posts	The rod attaches to the piston on a balljoint type push fit, this allows it to remain straight throughout the full travel. Sitting in queues and at the lights in 1st gear does wear them, along with the slave, thrust bearing and pressure plate. My master was fitted in 2011 and survived a recent clutch change. Something to be said for clutchless gear changes . __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

18th September 2023, 14:12	#2
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 15,002 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	You could give Hypose in Southampton a call to see if they could make you one if all else fails. macafee2

18th September 2023, 15:56	#3
YorkshirePotter Regular poster Rover 75 2.0 CDTi, Rover 75 2.5 V6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Keighley Posts: 43 Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for that, it's worth bearing in mind if the thing I want is like hen's teeth! Regards Paul

22nd September 2023, 17:23	#4
YHT Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: suffolk Posts: 287 Thanks: 46 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	Am in the process of replacing my master cylinder but will leave the existing hose in place and fiddle it apart at the split pin/dowel pin at the outlet end. I HOPE that I wont need the pipe that came with the new one; watch this space as I hope to get it done tomorrow. You can then have the unused pipe (its plastic) with grommit. Just an observation; taking the "loop" of the master cylinder off the pedal pin it was very tight. Just wonder if the tightness puts a side force on the piston of the master cylinder causing wear???