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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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Mcleod adjustable master cylinder

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Was used in a 3rd gen LS1 swap for less than 2K miles before changing to TH400 and turbos.

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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 01:39 AM
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Re: Mcleod adjustable master cylinder

If you expect to do quick shifts at high RPM with a T56 then you'll need something like this. Also needed for extra fluid volume when you upgrade clutches.
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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Re: Mcleod adjustable master cylinder

Is this for the stock 3rd gen clutch pedal or the 4th gen one?
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Re: Mcleod adjustable master cylinder

You can't get a performance master cylinder for a 3rd gen. You have to adapt a 4th gen piece. This requires you to change the connection at the clutch pedal, or swap out to 4th gen pedals. This moves more fluid so you can run a more aggressive clutch and makes it possible to shift faster.
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 08:36 AM
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Re: Mcleod adjustable master cylinder

did you ever have any problems with it? the one i got was rebuilt from mcleod, so hopefully it's good to go
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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I never used it. This was going in my car but I changed my mind. The history of part is from LS1>* who is a member here. It worked good for him and he has 30 positive feedbacks so I wasn't worried. Nevertheless, one must understand that when buying a used part you take a risk. If you want zero risk then you pay the big bucks for new.
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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Re: Mcleod adjustable master cylinder

If anybody decides to pick this unit up and wants to rebuild it, contact CNC brakes in
San Diego 619 275 1663 and pick up rebuild kit p/n 910ML. It will be good as new.
CNC was the company that made the masters for McLeod, but now that Mcleod is having them made by wilwood they dont sell rebuild kits any longer.
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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Re: Mcleod adjustable master cylinder

It shouldn't need a rebuild. I don't want people to think they need to factor in that cost.
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Re: Mcleod adjustable master cylinder

200 shipped??
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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Re: Mcleod adjustable master cylinder

Yes, as long as you still have a shipping address in the US.
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Re: Mcleod adjustable master cylinder

Yes I have, send me paypal info via PM and I will make it happen, will send addy w/ paypal invoice.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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