Amazon: - Clutch master cylinder

gjr0 · Aug 20th, 2023, 20:40

'67 P220
The question is 'repair or replace ?' Are the aftermarket clutch master cylinders any good ? Is there more than one choice / supplier ?

The slave cylinders aren't any good. The one that I replaced just a year ago, after minimal use, started leaking (scores in the bore). If the master is the same quality, it is not worth buying except as a core for resleeving.

classicswede · Aug 20th, 2023, 21:28

Masters I now only stock the white lid ones, had lots of problems with the black ones

The original will have a worn bore so would have to be sleeved, repair kist are a waste of time and effort

Derek UK · Aug 21st, 2023, 15:37

Are you in Delano Ca? If so I'd consider using Mike Dudek at iRoll motors.
https://www.irollmotors.com/contact_us.htm

Wilwood do a replacement MC and that might be a good buy for you if you are in Ca. You need a 3/4" one.
https://www.wilwood.com/mastercylind...ter%20Cylinder

gjr0 · Aug 21st, 2023, 22:19

Delano Minnesota

Derek UK · Aug 22nd, 2023, 00:56

Summit Racing?

gjr0 · Aug 22nd, 2023, 02:37

It looks like these guys have the real deal Girling masters.
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...p?Product=3500

I would not have thought to look at race parts for a replacement master on a 50 year old Volvo. The info on the 3/4 bore is much appreciated.

Derek UK · Aug 22nd, 2023, 13:40

Too expensive IMO and may not be Girling. Lots of look alikes made in India and of very poor quality. As I said, Wilwood is fine and Mike Dudek will only sell quality items. He has what is listed as genuine Girling for $160 or good repros at $70. It's your wallet. Always good to support a vintage Volo parts specialist.
http://irollmot.ipower.com/oscom/ind...sort=3a&page=2

gjr0 · Aug 23rd, 2023, 00:38

IDK. It looks like the same product for $135 versus $160. I'll let you know when it gets here.

I do agree on supporting the little Volvo guys. I have had good luck buying stuff and getting sound advice from Eric at High Performance in Torrence CA. He came up with a new ABS master for a 240 and had it overnighted to the middle of nowhere New Mexico.

Derek UK · Aug 23rd, 2023, 12:47

+ for Erik. He posts a lot of useful advice on Brickboard.

gjr0 · Aug 23rd, 2023, 22:20

The master cylinder looks like the genuine article. Either that or it is an over the top fake. The Girling name is cast in raised letters and the cap has the little arm grabbing the back of the G. No box or indication where it was made... I suppose the proof will be if it lasts 50 years.

Is Brickboard still in operation ? I get a 403 error when I try to go there.

Aug 20th, 2023, 20:40	#1
gjr0 Junior Member Last Online: Today 02:42 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Delano, Minnesota USA	Clutch master cylinder '67 P220 The question is 'repair or replace ?' Are the aftermarket clutch master cylinders any good ? Is there more than one choice / supplier ? The slave cylinders aren't any good. The one that I replaced just a year ago, after minimal use, started leaking (scores in the bore). If the master is the same quality, it is not worth buying except as a core for resleeving.

Aug 20th, 2023, 21:28	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 19:12 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Masters I now only stock the white lid ones, had lots of problems with the black ones The original will have a worn bore so would have to be sleeved, repair kist are a waste of time and effort __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Aug 21st, 2023, 15:37	#3
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 11:16 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Are you in Delano Ca? If so I'd consider using Mike Dudek at iRoll motors. https://www.irollmotors.com/contact_us.htm Wilwood do a replacement MC and that might be a good buy for you if you are in Ca. You need a 3/4" one. https://www.wilwood.com/mastercylind...ter%20Cylinder

Aug 21st, 2023, 22:19	#4
gjr0 Junior Member Last Online: Today 02:42 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Delano, Minnesota USA	Delano Minnesota

Aug 22nd, 2023, 00:56	#5
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 11:16 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Summit Racing?

Aug 22nd, 2023, 02:37	#6
gjr0 Junior Member Last Online: Today 02:42 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Delano, Minnesota USA	It looks like these guys have the real deal Girling masters. https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...p?Product=3500 I would not have thought to look at race parts for a replacement master on a 50 year old Volvo. The info on the 3/4 bore is much appreciated.

Aug 22nd, 2023, 13:40	#7
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 11:16 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Too expensive IMO and may not be Girling. Lots of look alikes made in India and of very poor quality. As I said, Wilwood is fine and Mike Dudek will only sell quality items. He has what is listed as genuine Girling for $160 or good repros at $70. It's your wallet. Always good to support a vintage Volo parts specialist. http://irollmot.ipower.com/oscom/ind...sort=3a&page=2

Aug 23rd, 2023, 00:38	#8
gjr0 Junior Member Last Online: Today 02:42 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Delano, Minnesota USA	IDK. It looks like the same product for $135 versus $160. I'll let you know when it gets here. I do agree on supporting the little Volvo guys. I have had good luck buying stuff and getting sound advice from Eric at High Performance in Torrence CA. He came up with a new ABS master for a 240 and had it overnighted to the middle of nowhere New Mexico.

Aug 23rd, 2023, 12:47	#9
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 11:16 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	+ for Erik. He posts a lot of useful advice on Brickboard.

Aug 23rd, 2023, 22:20	#10
gjr0 Junior Member Last Online: Today 02:42 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Delano, Minnesota USA	The master cylinder looks like the genuine article. Either that or it is an over the top fake. The Girling name is cast in raised letters and the cap has the little arm grabbing the back of the G. No box or indication where it was made... I suppose the proof will be if it lasts 50 years. Is Brickboard still in operation ? I get a 403 error when I try to go there.

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