ZF slave cylinder Part #???
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Melting Slicks
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From: Carlsbad, CA CA
ZF slave cylinder Part #???
Just dropped the car off for the ZF swap. Everything is being ripped out right now. The trans is in good shape however, the Slave cylinder and hydraulic lines that came with my ZF looks pretty bad.
I am looking for a good replacement.
Here are some of my questions:
1. Should I go with stock? if so, what is the part number for stock?
2. Is there an aftermarket unit that has a good reputation?
3. Does the hydraulic lines come with the slave cylinder?
4. what is a good fluid to use?
BTW: I just ordered the Mcleod street twin with aluminum disk and I guess Mcleod now offer these units for the ZF with a billet looking Master cylinder! Can't wait to see that!
TIA,
Paul
I am looking for a good replacement.
Here are some of my questions:
1. Should I go with stock? if so, what is the part number for stock?
2. Is there an aftermarket unit that has a good reputation?
3. Does the hydraulic lines come with the slave cylinder?
4. what is a good fluid to use?
BTW: I just ordered the Mcleod street twin with aluminum disk and I guess Mcleod now offer these units for the ZF with a billet looking Master cylinder! Can't wait to see that!
TIA,
Paul
Team Owner
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ugh... I donno what to tell ya.
The GM parts are dubious at best. They have had problems with quality control and or storage.
Make sure the parts you have, tho ratty looking, are not worn or broken. Many folks here have replaced their hydraulics 3-4-5 times in just a matter of weeks.
The GM parts are dubious at best. They have had problems with quality control and or storage.
Make sure the parts you have, tho ratty looking, are not worn or broken. Many folks here have replaced their hydraulics 3-4-5 times in just a matter of weeks.
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Originally Posted by zelement
I guess Mcleod now offer these units for the ZF with a billet looking Master cylinder! Can't wait to see that!
TIA, Paul
TIA, Paul
Does McLeod make a new slave or master
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Melting Slicks
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From: Carlsbad, CA CA
Originally Posted by LD85
Does McLeod make a new slave or master
I don't think they have a slave.
They also have SS lines to replace the plastic hydraulic lines but they are not sure of the fitting size??? I am going to figure out the fitting size and probably get their SS lines too.
paul
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Melting Slicks
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From: Carlsbad, CA CA
Originally Posted by mesteffen
I just replaced my slave cylinder Sat. I got a Wagner brand from O'Reilly's. O'Reilly's part #CSA37838. Also mine is an 89.
Burning Brakes
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When I replaced my slave (and master and hose) years ago, the OE hose I bought had a braided steel flex section. The one I took out had a rubber flex section.
I upgraded from the "early" slave to the "late" slave. Hose is different (from "early" to "late") and separate from the slave. IIRC master was the same for all ZF tranny cars.
I upgraded from the "early" slave to the "late" slave. Hose is different (from "early" to "late") and separate from the slave. IIRC master was the same for all ZF tranny cars.
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Burning Brakes
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Paul, top is the late model slave/hose. I don't have the part number, I bought it a few years ago. I'm pretty sure I bought it from Corvette Central. Came in a Delco box.
Originally Posted by zelement
Chaos,
The unit pictured on top is an oem unit for later model?
Where can I get the top unit and do you have the part number?
TIA,
paul
The unit pictured on top is an oem unit for later model?
Where can I get the top unit and do you have the part number?
TIA,
paul
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From: San Pedro CA
so did my 92.
The braid can - and will - chafe against the cat shield, the braid will erode and the heat will melt the teflon lining... you get explosive decompression of same.
It smells bad.
The braid can - and will - chafe against the cat shield, the braid will erode and the heat will melt the teflon lining... you get explosive decompression of same.
It smells bad.
