Clutch Master Cylinder Problem? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Hammer · 07-05-2012

I've been losing clutch fluid recently and since I've replaced the slave already (and there isn't any leaking noticable there) I am thinking the master cylinder is need of replacement.

What's the latest on replacing these. I was looking at the Autozone Duralast lineup, reasonable pricing but thought I'd see what experience anybody has with them, if any.

Any other recommendations on this job?

Thanks in advance folks.

FU · 07-05-2012

Give Bill B. a call. I'd replace the master, slave and the hose all in one shot and call it done.

rhipsher · 07-05-2012

Im not sure what brands they are! But Ive used both the stamped sheetmetal ones and the cast iron ones and both work fine. I have a cast iron one right now. When my master cylinder was loosing fluid it got so bad that when Id press the clutch fluid would squirt on my foot. Lol!

VetteMed · 07-05-2012

Call Jim Jandik, powertorquesystems.com . He rebuilt my slave and master, did a great job at a fair price.

Hammer · 07-05-2012

Thanks guys. When I gt ready to do this, I'm going to pull the one off the car and take it down to the parts houses. I'll report back when that happens, might be a couple weeks.

Hammer · 07-07-2012

Replaced the MC with one from OReillys this morning. Power Tourque brand, lifetime warranty. Won't pass NCRS, but I don't plan on going that route. Took it for a ride and the clutch feels better.

Thanks to all for the comments.

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Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Clutch Master Cylinder Problem? I've been losing clutch fluid recently and since I've replaced the slave already (and there isn't any leaking noticable there) I am thinking the master cylinder is need of replacement. What's the latest on replacing these. I was looking at the Autozone Duralast lineup, reasonable pricing but thought I'd see what experience anybody has with them, if any. Any other recommendations on this job? Thanks in advance folks. __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I]

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FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,346	Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Problem? Give Bill B. a call. I'd replace the master, slave and the hose all in one shot and call it done. __________________ Frank Urbo. NCM Lifetime member # 982 Registry Founding # 237

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rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston 90 Red ZR-1 Posts: 2,320	Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Problem? Im not sure what brands they are! But Ive used both the stamped sheetmetal ones and the cast iron ones and both work fine. I have a cast iron one right now. When my master cylinder was loosing fluid it got so bad that when Id press the clutch fluid would squirt on my foot. Lol!

07-05-2012	#4
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Problem? Call Jim Jandik, powertorquesystems.com . He rebuilt my slave and master, did a great job at a fair price. __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)

07-05-2012	#5
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Problem? Thanks guys. When I gt ready to do this, I'm going to pull the one off the car and take it down to the parts houses. I'll report back when that happens, might be a couple weeks. __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I]

07-07-2012	#6
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Problem? Replaced the MC with one from OReillys this morning. Power Tourque brand, lifetime warranty. Won't pass NCRS, but I don't plan on going that route. Took it for a ride and the clutch feels better. Thanks to all for the comments. __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I]