WTB: SLAVE CYLINDER (AND MASTER??)

[hyochem]

i need a new slave cylinder... after driving the car for one of the first couple times after it had sat for 20 years the slave cylinder went out. Do i need to replace the clutch master as well? when the master went out on my RX-7 it was suggested that i replace both. I found one on BMA parts for 230, if anyone has a good used one that they would sell for cheaper that would be IDEAL!
cheers
harry

[CookeD]

Hey, that sounds familiar... My car had sat for a long time, and I was able to just rebuild the clutch master cylinder. The clutch master is NLA, but it can be easily and cheaply rebuilt w/a kit. Of course (and on the downside), you'll have to first remove it and make sure that the bore is not terribly scarred up/rusted, but once it's out, it's easy to do. It comes out easily, but is a bit of a PITA to get it back in yourself.

If this isn't for you, there are suppliers in the "Links" area that can also help you with either a good used, or maybe a rebuilt one.

Lastly, there was a Q&A sent in to the Roundel some issues back regarding cross-referencing part numbers for NLA parts that could possibly be substituted; the clutch master and slave for E3/E9 was the topic of the cross-reference question. Maybe someone knows if an E12/E24 master may work...

Either way you go, good luck.

Regarding the slave cylinder, it can be purchased new.

[TILLA]

I've never dealt with these people, but they rebuild brake masters and boosters, I imagine clutches would be no problem:

http://www.whitepost.com/brake.html

Of course now would be a good time to ponder a 5 speed - the slave cylinder for that is around $80.

Mark

[hyochem]

a 5 speed would be nice, yes, but unfortunately i don't have the money to do that :( the 4 speed is just so smooth too.....

[jefrolison]

I got a master & slave from Maximillian Imports last year. The original slave is no longer available but they had a replacement that required a short hose extension they also sold. I think the cutoff was 1973- later years original parts still available.
Jef Rolison

[PaulinPa]

A master from a 2002 will work if you use the old rod that attaches to the pedal.Part #21-52-1-104-510.Slave's are available but are close to $300!one is on E-bay right now.

[LenS]

I just had a new clutch slave cylinder installed by a dealer; the part was $115.

[Mario L.]

Clutch master. . use one from an E21 320i

Whitepost Restorations does a good job of rebuilding, takes time and is expensive.

Mario L

[santiiirubio]

Hi guys!
I get up this post becouse my cluth pedal suddenly no works and is very easy to press it.
I would like to know if a i have to replace the master cilinder..or what problem i have..

Can i replace the seals only?I rebuilt once a master cilinder brake and works perfecty...

Are there any photos of the location of this master cilinder?Thanks!