Tick performance clutch master cylinder replacement line?
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Cruising
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From: Texas
Tick performance clutch master cylinder replacement line?
Hey everyone!
So I bought a new to me c5 fairly recently and noticed the clutch pedal go soft and a bunch of fluid on my garage floor. At first I thought the Oem clutch master cylinder went out like they often do however after getting the car up off the ground and the wheel and access cover off I noticed the previous owner had swapped in a Tick Performance Clutch Master Cylinder. I like the thing and it’s very robust however whoever did the work they routed the line that goes to the slave cylinder on top of the steering column shaft and just by constantly turning and rotating it punctured a hole in through the rubber boot and steel braided line and unfortunately I can’t find a replacement line from Tick performance anywhere online and I’m not looking to replace the entire unit since the old one works just fine minus the hole now. Can I just purchase a generic on from Summit made by McLeod racing? Only thing I’m not sure is the size. Looks to be a AN-4 fitting maybe with a quick disconnect on the original TP one but not sure may be a different size.
Here’s the one I’m interested in at Summit:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mcl-139204-18
If anyone has any experience doing this repair I would appreciate your insight and if you think it would work, thanks!
So I bought a new to me c5 fairly recently and noticed the clutch pedal go soft and a bunch of fluid on my garage floor. At first I thought the Oem clutch master cylinder went out like they often do however after getting the car up off the ground and the wheel and access cover off I noticed the previous owner had swapped in a Tick Performance Clutch Master Cylinder. I like the thing and it’s very robust however whoever did the work they routed the line that goes to the slave cylinder on top of the steering column shaft and just by constantly turning and rotating it punctured a hole in through the rubber boot and steel braided line and unfortunately I can’t find a replacement line from Tick performance anywhere online and I’m not looking to replace the entire unit since the old one works just fine minus the hole now. Can I just purchase a generic on from Summit made by McLeod racing? Only thing I’m not sure is the size. Looks to be a AN-4 fitting maybe with a quick disconnect on the original TP one but not sure may be a different size.
Here’s the one I’m interested in at Summit:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mcl-139204-18
If anyone has any experience doing this repair I would appreciate your insight and if you think it would work, thanks!
Melting Slicks
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Is this the Tick one you have? If I were looking, I would contact Tick (Support AT tick-performance) and ask what the specs are on the hose you want.
Melting Slicks
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Years ago I had a used Tick MC kit that got lost in shipping, and I eventually ended up getting the MC kit back but it was missing the turnbuckle/rod end. I reached out to Tick via email about getting a replacement and they NEVER responded. Granted I probably could have called but I solved the issue on my own.
Anyways, yes, you can just simply replace the hose/line. I believe the McLeod option should work, -4AN is correct, although I think 18" might be short. On my own MC kit I'm running a 22". If you take the one off your car you can verify length.
Another option if you're okay forgoing the check valve is to use an Earl's fitting for $41.35 and a generic -4AN 22" hose for $13.99. This will save you $27, and is the setup I run on my car. FYI I've not had an issue lacking the check valve in the MC line fitting even when dropping the drivetrain.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all46400-22
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ear-ls0024erl
Anyways, yes, you can just simply replace the hose/line. I believe the McLeod option should work, -4AN is correct, although I think 18" might be short. On my own MC kit I'm running a 22". If you take the one off your car you can verify length.
Another option if you're okay forgoing the check valve is to use an Earl's fitting for $41.35 and a generic -4AN 22" hose for $13.99. This will save you $27, and is the setup I run on my car. FYI I've not had an issue lacking the check valve in the MC line fitting even when dropping the drivetrain.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all46400-22
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ear-ls0024erl
Thread Starter
Cruising
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 11
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From: Texas
Is this the Tick one you have? If I were looking, I would contact Tick (Support AT tick-performance) and ask what the specs are on the hose you want.
yes that exact one is what is in my car now and that same rubber insulated steel braided line now has a hole puncture about halfway down the line. Good idea I’ll give them a call. I was just surprised not to see the part on their website though but maybe they can still sell it.
Thread Starter
Cruising
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 11
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From: Texas
Years ago I had a used Tick MC kit that got lost in shipping, and I eventually ended up getting the MC kit back but it was missing the turnbuckle/rod end. I reached out to Tick via email about getting a replacement and they NEVER responded. Granted I probably could have called but I solved the issue on my own.
Anyways, yes, you can just simply replace the hose/line. I believe the McLeod option should work, -4AN is correct, although I think 18" might be short. On my own MC kit I'm running a 22". If you take the one off your car you can verify length.
Another option if you're okay forgoing the check valve is to use an Earl's fitting for $41.35 and a generic -4AN 22" hose for $13.99. This will save you $27, and is the setup I run on my car. FYI I've not had an issue lacking the check valve in the MC line fitting even when dropping the drivetrain.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all46400-22
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ear-ls0024erl
Anyways, yes, you can just simply replace the hose/line. I believe the McLeod option should work, -4AN is correct, although I think 18" might be short. On my own MC kit I'm running a 22". If you take the one off your car you can verify length.
Another option if you're okay forgoing the check valve is to use an Earl's fitting for $41.35 and a generic -4AN 22" hose for $13.99. This will save you $27, and is the setup I run on my car. FYI I've not had an issue lacking the check valve in the MC line fitting even when dropping the drivetrain.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all46400-22
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ear-ls0024erl
Thread Starter
Cruising
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Texas
In case anyone is wondering, Tick Performance will NOT sell just the line you have to buy the entire unit with the clutch master cylinder for the C5. What a shame. Great product but product support for it is abysmal. Looks like off to Summit I go.
