Mk2 golf 16v master cylinder

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  1. BLACKIE36

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    Hi,I have recently removed my old Mk2 master cylinder as I’m going to replace it-The one I got has a little disc inside it but my old one doesn’t-Does anyone know what that is for and do I need to use it? Thanks In advance.
     

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  2. rubjonny

    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    if it came with the new one just fit it, its a new part right not used?
     
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    No mate it’s a used genuine part?

    Thanks for the reply
     
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    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    personally I dont think its worth using old master cylinders as new ones arent all that expensive. its your call though. cant say ive ever noticed these metal disc and not really sure what its purpose is. I guess sme kind of restrictor
     
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    Blackie36 New Member

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    That’s what I was thinking-Are the genuine ones not that expensive?
     
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    costel1969 Paid Member Paid Member

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    I would agree with RJ on this and recommend installing a new MC rather than used but it's your call.
     
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    genuine would be pricey, but if you shop around sometimes you find cheap on ebay. or look for ATE make which are who make them for VW, or go for other decent makes
     
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    costel1969 Paid Member Paid Member

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    RJ can you get genuine or ATE seals/repair kits for MC's?
     
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  9. rubjonny

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    not that I've seen no, only for the earlier mk1 type. dosnt mean they're not out there mind
     
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  10. BLACKIE36

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    I thinking I will just go for new-Thanks for the advice
     
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    Cheers RJ
     
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    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    I've used several Meyle ones from Heritage, never a problem.
     
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    I'm a fan of ATE stuff myself - used it a lot over the years and never a bother with it, I don't think I've used Meyle gear.
     
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