Brake Master Cylinder

[bcmc33]

As a matter of sheer interest - what is the difference, apart from the size of revervoir, between a 5/8" brake M/Cyl and the clutch M/Cyl?

[patrics]

Hi Brian

Apart from the reservoir there no difference, but you can?t use the clutch cylinder for braking as it doesn?t have enough fluid reserve.

Cheers
Steve

[bcmc33]

Thanks Steve, I've no intension of using a clutch M/Cyl for the brakes, but I was surprised how much cheaper the clutch one is compared to the brake.

[Tonyw]

Guy's,

What is the consensus on where to buy a new brake and clurch master cylinder?? both mine were missing from the boxes of part that I bought.

Tony W

[stugilmour]

Don't know for Lotus specifically, but my understanding is the clutch cylinders do not generally have a check valve arrangement that allows the pressure to be pumped up. At least that is what I recall from my Mini days.