Has anyone used the McLeod clutch master cylinder?
03-02-2011, 05:36 PM
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Has anyone used the McLeod clutch master cylinder? Got the McLeod/Wilwood adjustable master cylinder bolted in last night but the included rod end is the wrong size for the pin on the clutch pedal. What's the solution for this besides pulling the pedal, removing the pin, and putting a bolt in?
03-02-2011, 08:07 PM
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Figures. How did you keep the rod end on the clutch pedal pin? I'm assuming a spring clip?
Mine included studs already screwed into the body of the master, so that was nice. Definitely glad to get rid of that craptastic u-bolt.
Mine included studs already screwed into the body of the master, so that was nice. Definitely glad to get rid of that craptastic u-bolt.
03-02-2011, 09:05 PM
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It's been a while so I can't recall completely. However, I do remember that the rod end of the MC piston slips right over the clutch pedal pin. There was a major PIA spring clip you have to install and I had to dislocate my arm and a few joints to get it back on.
03-03-2011, 04:26 PM
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I even pulled the rod end off the rod to make sure and it definitely doesn't slip over the pin on the pedal. This is in a '92 so I guess they changed that on the 4th gens?
03-03-2011, 09:51 PM
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I thought my name might have given it away
In truth though, there shouldn't be any difference since the master cylinder hydraulics were the same all the way up through the LS1 cars. It's the same master for all years. Trending Topics
03-04-2011, 08:50 AM
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I have the McLeod master, it's great. No fitup issues. But since you're in a 3rd gen, I'd say there is a difference in pins. To me, the easiest thing to do would be to drill out the rod end in the master to fit the pin, or replace the rod end with the right size for the pin. Either way, you're going to have to modify something. That's what happens when you do something cool and custom.
03-09-2011, 11:19 AM
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I have the McLeod master, it's great. No fitup issues. But since you're in a 3rd gen, I'd say there is a difference in pins. To me, the easiest thing to do would be to drill out the rod end in the master to fit the pin, or replace the rod end with the right size for the pin. Either way, you're going to have to modify something. That's what happens when you do something cool and custom.
03-09-2011, 10:47 PM
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I have never come across this problem. Could you measure the OD of the pin with some calipers and chime back in. We test fit the 86-97 model year units on my 92 camaro but the difference was I am using 95 LT-1 pedals. Didn't think this was a issue.
