Master cylinder

[Europatc]

Good evening all, I contacted a well known provider of brake parts to day to purchase a brake master cylinder. I was told that they are currently out of stock. Apparently the company that provides the castings have gone into liquidation. I was also told that another company is looking to take over the manufacturing. I was able to source one else where, but if its a job that you are intending to do in the near future it may be worth sourcing the part now. only a thought
all the best
Stuart

[wobblyweb]

Not certain if they are the same (but think they are) I have just ordered 2 Girling 5/8" for my Seven
from www.guysmithmotorsport.com (Guy Smith Motor Sports).

Rae

[KevJ+2]

Thanks for the heads up Stuart, like Rae I have just ordered two from Guy Smith.
Regards,
Kev.

[patrics]

Hi
Not sure where that comes from but the OE supplier is Girling / TRW definitely not in liquidation.

Regards
Steve

[wobblyweb]

Kev, If you ordered on line from Guy Smith I would advise ringing and confirming the order.
I rang and he told me he had problems with his net connection. No problem with the order although I have not received it yet. I rang on 15.08 so expect delivery next week.

Rae

[KevJ+2]

Thanks Rae, I'll do that. I ordered through my tablet but found it the slowest site ever and set up mostly for PayPal. Must say though, excellent value but, because of this -
* Just spoke this morning and he seems to be struggling with M/C orders and may have to refund due to so many enquiries and stock levels
Regards,
Kev.

[wobblyweb]

Thanks Kev
I hope he managed to get my 2 away before all these enquiries!! Maybe I should have waited until I received mine before posting

Rae

[KevJ+2]

Received a text today from Guy Smith to say that I have been given a full refund - double drat
Kev.

[wobblyweb]

I have just received a refund too. Strangely he had them in stock when I rang last week.
Now no stock and supplier has increased the price??

Willwood master cylinders are available, don't know anything about them but they are a reasonable price.

[ort]

Had no problems with Willwood cylinders, have been using them for about 15 years without a failure usually next day delivery from Rally Design who are the UK importers.
Iain

[KevJ+2]

Iain,
What, if any differences are there from the Girlings? Are the mount holes the same and do you just swap the push rods?
Kev.

[ort]

Kev
They are a direct replacement. I just swopped the push rods

Iain

[holywood3645]

Do you have a Willwood part number for the MC ?
Is it single or dual Circuit?

Thanks
James

[ort]

James
they are single for a bias pedal box. the integrated reservoir have the same 2.25" pitch mount holes which I believe is correct.
dia wilwood rally design
.625 260-6087 rd3614
.700 260-6088 rd3615
.750 260-6089 rd3616

single integral

dia wildwood rally design
.625 260-2636 rd3619
.700 260-6579 rd3620
.750 260-1304 rd3621

by the way how's the escort progressing

Iain

[holywood3645]

Thanks, I couldn't find it on the Willwood site here in the US. MK1 is going ok, I could be faster getting in to it.
Main thing now is, I have a plan and with the help of some members here know what I need to do.
I am becoming an excellent grinder... Not so much with the welding however.
Thanks for asking
James