Clutch Master & Slave Cylinder Replacement

[rfjtoys]

Early 1990 LT5 - a slow leak in the system so time for a new master & slave. Problem is I'm overwhelmed by the choices on Rock Auto - 3 clutch master cylinders from $34.79 to $37.79/ 7 clutch slaves $35.79 to $122.79. Would appreciate any suggestions as to how to choose. Rick - Bethesda, MD

[AlbanyBrian]

I have not looked into the RockAuto choices. Last spring I replaced my 1993?s slave with one from Corvette Central (CC). They had several choices, the cast style replacements and the tube style replacement (like the OEM). I don?t think there is one that is better than the other with respect to function. The tube style is like OEM if that is important to you. They have MC?s as well but did not need one so I didn?t investigate their options. I am not saying RockAuto?s choice aren?t as good, I only have experience with the CC choices. Good luck.
Brian

[rfjtoys]

Brian - thank you for sharing your experience. That is exactly what I was looking for. Rick

[secondchance]

Rick,

This is secondchance - Yun.
Check your message and call me.

[Ozruss90]

Originally Posted by secondchance

Rick,

This is secondchance - Yun.
Check your message and call me.

I too am looking at slave and or master cylinder for my 90. I checked my master cyl yesterday due to running out of pedal, and it was empty.
Any info/tips would be much appreciated.

Cheers,
Russell 🇦🇺

[rfjtoys]

Russell - My plan is to replace both the master and slave cylinders. I have sourced both from eBay and went with LUK. The challenge now is replacement. Wish me luck! Rick

[Young1]

I have also had good success several times with LUK hydraulic clutch parts also.

[Ozruss90]

Originally Posted by Young1

I have also had good success several times with LUK hydraulic clutch parts also.

Hmm. If my clutch master cylinder reservoir is empty, where has the fluid gone. Don?t appear to have any tell tale fluid leaks on my garage floor ?

[tccrab]

First question, call Jerry's Gaskets. He will have what you need.
Second question. The missing fluid is soaked into the interior carpet of your car.

Unless you want to replace the carpet in your car, change the master cylinder now.
Trust me.
I'm not wrong about this.
And, depending on how much hydraulic fluid is already on your carpet, you might need to replace it anyway.

Crabs

[Ozruss90]

Originally Posted by tccrab

First question, call Jerry's Gaskets. He will have what you need.
Second question. The missing fluid is soaked into the interior carpet of your car.

Unless you want to replace the carpet in your car, change the master cylinder now.
Trust me.
I'm not wrong about this.
And, depending on how much hydraulic fluid is already on your carpet, you might need to replace it anyway.

Crabs

Thanks Crabs for your wisdom and suggestions 😇
I will order both Master and Slave cylinders ASAP.👍

Cheers, Russell 🇦🇺 Down under