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chnco · 12-19-2004, 05:00 PM

Guys-

So my pedal is feeling pretty mushy and does not come up all the way off the floor. It seems that my master cylinder has tooken a dump on me.

Should I just rebuild it or buy a new one?

usctom · 12-19-2004, 05:52 PM

buy a new oem one. there not that expensive.

Pacman · 12-19-2004, 06:32 PM

Napa: $15 for new, $7.50 for a rebuild kit. I rebuilt mine, works fine.

aa87 · 12-19-2004, 06:54 PM

OEM from the dealership is 100 dollars here! I paid 40 for mine at a local shop that had it in stock, since i needed it that day.

IGSDann · 12-19-2004, 08:30 PM

Bought one on eBay- Raybestos OEM replacement- for about 33 shipped for my tranny swap. It works great.

ch1873857 · 12-20-2004, 04:52 PM

ive got a brand new one from nissan in the trunck of my car that i got for free from my uncles garage. make an offer if you want it

kazuo · 12-21-2004, 01:39 AM

I rebuilt mine and it blew up. I know I'm stupid, but its not rocket science to rebuild.

SO I bought a new one and it works cool.

Maybe it's cus I used a Kragen rebuild kit and not OEM...

In conclusion:
- Buy a new one
OR
- Buy oem rebuild kit and rebuild.

kandyflip445 · 12-21-2004, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kazuo

I rebuilt mine and it blew up. I know I'm stupid, but its not rocket science to rebuild.

SO I bought a new one and it works cool.

Maybe it's cus I used a Kragen rebuild kit and not OEM...

In conclusion:
- Buy a new one
OR
- Buy oem rebuild kit and rebuild.

Did you hone the cylinder? If not, it may have worn on the cup seals and it wasn't sealing properly.

Pacman · 12-22-2004, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kandyflip445

Did you hone the cylinder? If not, it may have worn on the cup seals and it wasn't sealing properly.

I didn't hone mine (doesn't that cause leaks anyway?) and it works fines. I do need to adjust the pedal, but was I suppose to hone it?

Jung918 · 12-23-2004, 01:17 AM

I got a oem rebuild kit and it works fine. I am buying a new slave though.

Pacman · 12-23-2004, 02:55 PM

Anyone know if the NISMO slave is a big improvement? They're pricey, but are they worth it?

http://www.performancenissanparts.co...roducts_id=818

chnco · 12-24-2004, 02:09 AM

Guys-

I rebuilt mine and it took a matter of 5 minutes. I got a new piston, seals, rubber boot, everything. Just make sure you grease everything correctly with the right grease, it makes a world of difference!

FRpilot · 12-24-2004, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pacman

Napa: $15 for new, $7.50 for a rebuild kit. I rebuilt mine, works fine.

thats pretty cheap. are u sure its not for a slave cylinder?

usctom · 12-30-2004, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pacman

Anyone know if the NISMO slave is a big improvement? They're pricey, but are they worth it?

http://www.performancenissanparts.co...roducts_id=818

the nismo one is just a z32 slave. Its just a bigger piston so easier pedal.

12-19-2004, 05:00 PM	#1
chnco Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 208 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Clutch Master Cylinder, Buy New or Rebuild? Guys- So my pedal is feeling pretty mushy and does not come up all the way off the floor. It seems that my master cylinder has tooken a dump on me. Should I just rebuild it or buy a new one?

12-19-2004, 05:52 PM	#2
usctom Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ny Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	buy a new oem one. there not that expensive.

12-19-2004, 06:32 PM	#3
Pacman Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 1,149 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Napa: $15 for new, $7.50 for a rebuild kit. I rebuilt mine, works fine.

12-19-2004, 06:54 PM	#4
aa87 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport, LA Age: 37 Posts: 1,116 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	OEM from the dealership is 100 dollars here! I paid 40 for mine at a local shop that had it in stock, since i needed it that day.

12-19-2004, 08:30 PM	#5
IGSDann Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fitchburg, MA Age: 38 Posts: 427 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bought one on eBay- Raybestos OEM replacement- for about 33 shipped for my tranny swap. It works great.

12-20-2004, 04:52 PM	#6
ch1873857 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Andrews Air Force Base Posts: 1,906 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	ive got a brand new one from nissan in the trunck of my car that i got for free from my uncles garage. make an offer if you want it

12-21-2004, 01:39 AM	#7
kazuo Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Posts: 2,762 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I rebuilt mine and it blew up. I know I'm stupid, but its not rocket science to rebuild. SO I bought a new one and it works cool. Maybe it's cus I used a Kragen rebuild kit and not OEM... In conclusion: - Buy a new one OR - Buy oem rebuild kit and rebuild.

12-23-2004, 01:17 AM	#10
Jung918 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA Posts: 3,203 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I got a oem rebuild kit and it works fine. I am buying a new slave though.

12-23-2004, 02:55 PM	#11
Pacman Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 1,149 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Anyone know if the NISMO slave is a big improvement? They're pricey, but are they worth it? http://www.performancenissanparts.co...roducts_id=818

12-24-2004, 02:09 AM	#12
chnco Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 208 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Guys- I rebuilt mine and it took a matter of 5 minutes. I got a new piston, seals, rubber boot, everything. Just make sure you grease everything correctly with the right grease, it makes a world of difference!