Clutch master cylinder

[TheBeastie]

The Beastie is a 1991 200Tdi and it has developed a weepy clutch master cylinder. I am trying to source a replacement. The EPC software suggests 550732 when I put in my VIN. Craddocks do not recognise but Paddocks do. They have two - one unbranded at £10.43 (550732R) and a Lucas one at £19.40 (550732G). I assume that means replacement and genuine.

Would I be right in thinking that I am better getting a genuine Lucas one since hopefully the new one will last for a long long time or am I making an incorrect judgement there?

Also are there any other bits I am likely to need to complete the job - like do some parts typically corrode and also get replaced at the same time? I ask since I need to try and do the job in one session and get The Beastie back on the road, not lose a week whilst I wait for some unexpected part to arrive.

I already have a big bottle of brake fluid and know I will need to try and get some clear piping to bleed the system.

Thanks and best wishes

Malcy

[Les Henson]

Use the Lucas master cylinder - they are far better than unbranded ones. Apart from fresh fluid and a means to bleed the system, I don't think you need anything else unless it all goes pear-shaped

Les.

[TheBeastie]

Thanks

I will order up and keep fingers crossed.

[western]

the G on the end of the Paddocks part number = genuine [their reference] 550723 is the older superseded number try STC100410, transfer the pipeline adaptor & reset the pedal pushrod as per the workshop manual [copy below]