Austin Branson Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Greetings, Oh Sage Ones, Just a quicky - the slave cylinder is leaking, and since I'm a skinflint, I thought I might try changing the seals. Is there a good place to source them, or are they all the same? Regards, Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TriumphV8 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Just yesterday we stripped three cylinders that are new and could not be used because they did not build up pressure. The culprit was the rubber that got weak and nearly doubled the size. At the master cylinder the one way valve got deformation in a way that it became a triangle in its plastic housing and could not seal. Also in the slave cylinder the rubber had a problem, it blocked the piston. As this one in operation only has to move a bit to the outside when pressed it will work but with a bad feeling. So my recommendation is to rely on original Girling repair sets but before doing that look at the cylinder for rust dimples and bore wear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 And where can one get Original Girling Repair Sets from,Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 TBH I have found its uneconomic to try re-sealing as they dont tend to last too long before leaking again. Fit new units. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I've just got New Unit from TR London,£20 County or £30 TRW,I went TRW so we'll see how that performs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Austin Branson Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 TBH I have found its uneconomic to try re-sealing as they dont tend to last too long before leaking again. Fit new units. Stuart. Should I change the master cylinder and hydraulic line as well, Stuart? Regards, Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I've just got New Unit from TR London,£20 County or £30 TRW,I went TRW so we'll see how that performs. Hi Niall At least no-one can accuse you of buying the cheaper option. Let us know how it fairs? Keep meaning to buy a spare! Cheers Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi Niall At least no-one can accuse you of buying the cheaper option. Let us know how it fairs? Keep meaning to buy a spare! Cheers Mike. Will Do but don't hold your Breath,I'll not be rushing into such a Big Job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 At least not when Guinness is on tap. Cheers Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I picked up a Lockheed nos one a while ago , not used it yet .Should I think about stripping down and checking condition. Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I picked up a Lockheed nos one a while ago , not used it yet .Should I think about stripping down and checking condition. Mark. You may well find it needs a re-seal depending on how its been stored. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Should I change the master cylinder and hydraulic line as well, Stuart? Regards, Austin If you have a plastic line then that bit should be OK but if its a rubber flexi then that would be worth changing. If the master has been OK then carry on with it. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 At least not when Guinness is on tap. Cheers Mike. The problem with the Guinness is it Seeps past the Seals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) The problem with the Guinness is it Seeps past the Seals.Isn't that the proper way to pour a Guinness. Nice an slow. Thanks Stuart I'll have a look this after. Mark. Edited September 12, 2015 by Mark69 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 I recently replaced the clutch master & slave cylinders - I went for complete units rather than re-sealing, they came from Moss and were fine. ...... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Austin Branson Posted September 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 If you have a plastic line then that bit should be OK but if its a rubber flexi then that would be worth changing. If the master has been OK then carry on with it. Stuart. Thanks, Stuart, and yes, it's still the plastic line. Regards, Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Stripped slave cylinder today Bore looks in excellent condition and so does piston, seal covered in pink grease . On the whole looks good to go. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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