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Master cylinder mount
Posted: 23 Aug 2021, 07:44
by Ragtime.ben
Re: Master cylinder mount
Posted: 23 Aug 2021, 08:37
by Aidan
how the f..
the mount plate is available new still from classic parts but you will find it easier to find a complete used pedal set and fit that but it's not an easy job, really it is a dash out job, davidoft1 says he can do it without taking the dash out but I couldn't on a lhd, it maybe easier on a rhd
I would advise reinforcing the hole in the clutch pedal the clutch pedal clevis fits in so that you don't have wear issues going forward and set up the pedal and cylinder push rod clearance before fitting the pedal as it is difficult to do blind insitu and that maybe is the reason yours has broken
put up a wanted ad on here and the various fb groups and try ringing Mick at VW NW 07968367046
Re: Master cylinder mount
Posted: 23 Aug 2021, 12:31
by Ragtime.ben
Thanks for the reply Aidan. I’m still pretty baffled as to how the previous owner has managed this, my only assumption is that they have tried to force the pedal, given that the slave cylinder had seized.
I know of a couple of people breaking later vans 85 onwards but unsure whether a pedal assembly from one of these would be compatible with my 81.
I knew as soon as I saw it that it wasn’t going to be an easy job. Hopefully I can find some further guidance on here if people have swapped out pedal assemblies before

Re: Master cylinder mount
Posted: 23 Aug 2021, 12:52
by Stesaw
I've got a pedal assembly from the syncro I am breaking. Doubts there is any difference but I could be wrong.
Re: Master cylinder mount
Posted: 23 Aug 2021, 13:03
by davidoft1
It’s not uncommon for that to break , can be done with dash in, fiddly but I’ve done it

plenty of used ones about
Re: Master cylinder mount
Posted: 23 Aug 2021, 13:04
by Ragtime.ben
The full assembly or just the plate ? Any advice or a pictorial how to guide welcome

Re: Master cylinder mount
Posted: 23 Aug 2021, 13:24
by davidoft1
Ragtime.ben wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 13:04
The full assembly or just the plate ? Any advice or a pictorial how to guide welcome
I did the whole thing I changed from auto to manual, I had to mount the pedals after I fitted the bracket , it’s a little fiddly but I think only took 1-1/2 hrs , I may have pictures but probably won’t give you much info
Re: Master cylinder mount
Posted: 23 Aug 2021, 14:40
by multisi
Ragtime.ben wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 13:04
The full assembly or just the plate ? Any advice or a pictorial how to guide welcome
The green Haynes manual has all the info you need.