Rummy Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 So worst nightmare..bang! Clutch pedal hits the floor and stays there....on a roundabout...in rush hour. Winner. Managed to limp it to a bus layby where the contents of the cylinder decide to empty out. There was fluid in the master to begin with with no signs of leakage around it so am I right in thinking this is the slave that's given up as the master is empty now. If so, does anyone know where I can get a slave cylinder complete ( I don't want to redo the seals just want it all new or nearly new) rapido? I have a jspec getrag 6sp and a rps streetmax clutch with southbend pressure plate if that's any help. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Are you sure it's not the rubber pipe that goes to the slave cylinder. When using an uprated clutch these can usually show signs of weakness. If it is the slave cylinder that gone then Mr T is the best place if its the pipe the Paul at garage whiffbitz does a nice braided one that is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I had one go on my V160 I used this place as they had stock and I was desperate... http://www.burrowstoyotaparts.co.uk/supra-turbo-uk-spec-1993-1996-clutch-release-cylinder-31470-14060-i3019.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummy Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Thanks for your reply mate. Havn't looked underneath yet so it could well be. I've ordered another Slave cylinder and in the process of sourcing a braided line too just incase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blyth Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 If it went with a bang I'd start by looking at the release fork; it may have cracked. From memory, I think that if the release fork isn't there, there is nothing to stop the slave piston from leaving its cylinder which will quickly empty the fluid. I'd really recommend having a look to see what has broken before buying replacement parts. I've learned that lesson the hard way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8KILR Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 The bracket that holds the release fork inside the bell housing broke on my Supra a couple of years ago when it was 6 speed so thats another possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummy Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 If it went with a bang I'd start by looking at the release fork; it may have cracked. The bracket that holds the release fork inside the bell housing broke Guys, cheers for that! You know, it could well be that as there was a brief rattle as soon as it went....FFS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummy Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Well this is what I was greeted with upon removing the inspection plate! The bracket had indeed snapped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8KILR Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Well this is what I was greeted with upon removing the inspection plate! [ATTACH]170134[/ATTACH] The bracket had indeed snapped! After mine broke, I did a web search and found that this has happened to a lot of people. Should be a 100k maintenance item I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Well this is what I was greeted with upon removing the inspection plate! [ATTACH]170134[/ATTACH] The bracket had indeed snapped! If I can find it in the bottom of a bag, I have that part and clutch fork which I removed from my car yesterday as I no longer need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummy Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 After mine broke, I did a web search and found that this has happened to a lot of people. Should be a 100k maintenance item I think. Agreed. This seems quite common with updated pressure plates too If I can find it in the bottom of a bag, I have that part and clutch fork which I removed from my car yesterday as I no longer need it. Legend. Steve that would be great. Let me know how much you want if you find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Used to have a southbend clutch on mine - absolute rubbish. Posted the details on here to warn people away from such rubbish products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Agreed. This seems quite common with updated pressure plates too Legend. Steve that would be great. Let me know how much you want if you find them. Found it PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuldhat Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Got a southbend in mine, and after some running trouble, it is great now. But I agree, if I was to change Again, then I would select another brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Rise from the dead, thread!! I've just had the clutch fork bracket go on my car. What a PITA. I have an RPS Street max clutch and you do need a leg like the hulk to use it. Clearly I need to replace the bracket. Anyone know the part number, or know anywhere that does a billet ali version? Seems like these need to be uprated with the clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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