Author Topic: Installing a larger MC (Read 3024 times)

burn_your_money · « **on:** August 09, 2008, 09:51:38 pm »

The master cylinder on my car is kaput. I can get a 22mm one cheaper then the stock 19mm one on my car currently (91 NA Golf). If I put on the larger MC, it will make my pedal harder to push correct? But moving it will move the calipers further compared to a stock setup correct? I like a firm, stiff pedal, almost like there is no vacuum assist.

Do I have this right?

gigaz2 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 09, 2008, 10:31:47 pm »

I've put a 23.81mm on my mk2, but also upgraded to the matching calipers (Passat vr6 with abs/eds) so, the feel is basically stock, the difference is that it stops REAL quick now.

cyrus #1 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 09, 2008, 11:56:38 pm »

You've got it right. Conversely, if you put on larger calipers and keep the stock MC you end up using a lot more pedal travel.

gigaz2 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2008, 12:15:35 pm »

makes sense, so with a bigger MC and keeping the same calipers should get that hard pedal feel burn_your_money is after

burn_your_money · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2008, 02:05:26 pm »

Perfect

Thanks everyone

smutts · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2008, 05:38:02 pm »

You will need to shove that pedal 34% harder, theoretically. :mrgreen:

foxracer1 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2008, 10:57:41 pm »

Is there a rebuild kit avaiable for the 22mm master cyls? I have 3 but would rather rebuild them before using them.

Redrum Rabbit · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2008, 10:01:37 pm »

done it yet?
Feedback....

burn_your_money · « **Reply #8 on:** September 01, 2008, 08:07:22 am »

Still sitting in my backseat. Soon....