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General Information => Upgrades (non engine related ) => Topic started by: burn_your_money on August 09, 2008, 06:51:38 pm

Title: Installing a larger MC
Post by: burn_your_money on August 09, 2008, 06:51:38 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?

Title: Installing a larger MC
Post by: gigaz2 on August 09, 2008, 07:31:47 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.

Title: Installing a larger MC
Post by: cyrus #1 on August 09, 2008, 08:56:38 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.

Title: Installing a larger MC
Post by: gigaz2 on August 10, 2008, 09:15:35 am

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

Title: Installing a larger MC
Post by: burn_your_money on August 10, 2008, 11:05:26 am

Perfect  :D

Thanks everyone

Title: Installing a larger MC
Post by: smutts on August 15, 2008, 02:38:02 pm

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

Title: Installing a larger MC
Post by: foxracer1 on August 20, 2008, 07:57:41 pm

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

Title: Installing a larger MC
Post by: Redrum Rabbit on August 31, 2008, 07:01:37 pm

done it yet?
Feedback....

Title: Installing a larger MC
Post by: burn_your_money on September 01, 2008, 05:07:22 am

Still sitting in my backseat. Soon....