> The question now is to rebuild or replace the clutch master cylinder.
> The slave is new (the old one was so badly pitted that it couldn't be
> rehoned). I've been told that rebuilding is only about 50% successful
> - but I would like to do my own survey and not rely on a parts
> salesman's word.
Jim,
I would check it first, it may be too pitted to re-build, in which case, I
would buy a new one if they are available. If it looks good (and all the
pieces that don't come in the rebuild kit look good (I had a worn out spring
in my Tiger clutch master one time) I would re-build it. I do think that
it might not last as long, but it will always be successfull (for at least
a couple of years in my experience). When I got my Tiger back on the road
after about 8 years in my garage, I had a lot of pitting so I bought new.
It's been just about 4 years now and no problems. I am being MUCH more
carefull about flushing the systems every year now (that reminds me, it
has been 1 1/2 years now.. I better get on it soon ;-) )
After 10-15 years, I find it hard to believe you have brakes.. If I let
the car sit, I have troubles in 6 months on conventional fluid, my Alger
has silicon fluid and it looks ok after 2 years... If you are re-doing
the WHOLE system, I would think seriously about switching.
Gary Winblad '64 Tiger '66 SV Alger
San Jose Ca.
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