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[crazykirk]

Hello I have a 1986 998 Mayfair after problems with my clutch system I've decided to replace the metal master cylinder that the car has currently,Now which is the better idea a new metal one or the newer plastic one.  

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[slidehammer]

When I replaced mine I went for a metal one to keep the under bonnet looking more original. In terms of quality I am sure they will function / last just the same as the thing that fails is the seals, not the actual brake fluid reservoir.

[I hate Brian]

Metal looks so much better

[Chris1275gt]

Metal. To me the placcy ones look cheap and cheerful and don't really go with the, shall we say, the mature mini engine bay.

[Cabriomin]

Metal. Just done my master and slave. Bit fiddly but different car completely when I took it out for the first time today! Amazing!

[PACINO]

I've used both, and definetely I prefer metal. The plastic are not original. As time goes by, the plastic stops having that pristine white color and becomes ugly. Two weeks ago, I fitted a new metal clutch master cylinder, I've improved the pedal touch. And more, if you want to keep the shine of the metal avoiding the rust, give it away sometimes a little bit of WD40 spray oil.

[Spider]

I go for the plastic ones these days. I figure I can keep a bit of an eye on the general appearance of the fluid and it's very easy to see if the fluid level is dropping at all, + they don't rust out like the metal ones.

[Mini Manannán]

I go for the plastic ones these days. I figure I can keep a bit of an eye on the general appearance of the fluid and it's very easy to see if the fluid level is dropping at all, + they don't rust out like the metal ones.

That was my thinking too Chris. If you're bothered about concours it's a different thing.

[crazykirk]

After speaking to a friend of mine who he and his father are mini owners they've offered me a mint metal one, I'm going for it as I'm on the side of the metal cylinder's look, I do agree that the trade off is that unless you have the bonnet of it's hard to tell how full you are without having a makeshift dipstick. 

[Chris1275gt]

After speaking to a friend of mine who he and his father are mini owners they've offered me a mint metal one, I'm going for it as I'm on the side of the metal cylinder's look, I do agree that the trade off is that unless you have the bonnet of it's hard to tell how full you are without having a makeshift dipstick.

You can buy a extension tube that fits to the top. I put one on the clutch cylinder as well. No hassle topping up.

https://www.ebay.co....xoAAOxy79VRe4WN

[crazykirk]

 

After speaking to a friend of mine who he and his father are mini owners they've offered me a mint metal one, I'm going for it as I'm on the side of the metal cylinder's look, I do agree that the trade off is that unless you have the bonnet of it's hard to tell how full you are without having a makeshift dipstick.

You can buy a extension tube that fits to the top. I put one on the clutch cylinder as well. No hassle topping up.

https://www.ebay.co....xoAAOxy79VRe4WN

 

I like the idea of it cause then it doesn't matter when the fluid settles, when it's on does it seal well. 

[Chris1275gt]

After speaking to a friend of mine who he and his father are mini owners they've offered me a mint metal one, I'm going for it as I'm on the side of the metal cylinder's look, I do agree that the trade off is that unless you have the bonnet of it's hard to tell how full you are without having a makeshift dipstick.

You can buy a extension tube that fits to the top. I put one on the clutch cylinder as well. No hassle topping up.

https://www.ebay.co....xoAAOxy79VRe4WN

I like the idea of it cause then it doesn't matter when the fluid settles, when it's on does it seal well.

I've had it fitted 12 months now and all good and I use the car at least twice a week all year round.

[crazykirk]

 

 

 

After speaking to a friend of mine who he and his father are mini owners they've offered me a mint metal one, I'm going for it as I'm on the side of the metal cylinder's look, I do agree that the trade off is that unless you have the bonnet of it's hard to tell how full you are without having a makeshift dipstick.

You can buy a extension tube that fits to the top. I put one on the clutch cylinder as well. No hassle topping up.

https://www.ebay.co....xoAAOxy79VRe4WN

I like the idea of it cause then it doesn't matter when the fluid settles, when it's on does it seal well.

I've had it fitted 12 months now and all good and I use the car at least twice a week all year round.

 

fair enough i might give it a try, thanks. 

[PACINO]

There is a little difference, isn't it!