Bavaria Clutch problem

Hi there,

My 72 Bavaria has developed clutch problems!!! Started out by loosing clutch pressure (nearly rear ended a car while driving) but regained pressure when I pumped the clutch pedal a few times. When I got back home I checked clutch fluid, level had dropped a bit but no sign of any leak / drips.

With engine turned off I pumped the clutch pedal again and could hear squelching sound coming from the master cylinder. I presume it's safe to assume this is my problem??? Question is now will I get away with a replacing the seals or will I have to get a new unit. Anyone know of where I can get either / both of these?

Also, read somewhere that prob best to change slave cylinder at the same time. Any thoughts?

Thanks for your help.

Olliesup

Sounds like the master has died. Easy rebuild. Take photo's as you disassemble. Take the unit to a good local specialist. They will have seals on the shelf (OK they do here). May as well do the slave too. Same general instructions. Morning job -Drive in the afternoon.

Cheers for reply. I like your optimism about it being a morning job.... I'm a total newcomer to all this.....but happy to get me hands dirty none-the-less.

I gotta agree with BMWFatherFigure. But if you want some new some Bavaria Clutch Kit check this out http://www.*********.com/parts/clutc...w/bavaria.html . I believe you can find it there at an affordable price without having to sacrifice your satisfaction. Hope this helps, mate!

Hi, can anyone suggest where I can get a clutch slave cylinder for 72 Bavaria please (externally mounted one)? I've just redone the master cylinder and discovered the slave is also knackered! There are a couple for sale on ebay but they are prced at $230 plus. I read somewhere that the slave off a 2002 while having a slightly smaller diameter will also work; these cost about $50. Anyone out there try this? Thanks.

Hi Olliesup,

Try browsing at partsgeek.com . I saw some slave cylinders sold at low prices. Some are priced below $100. Hope it helps.

Hi Olliesup,

Try browsing at partsgeek.com . I saw some slave cylinders sold at low prices. Some are priced below $100. Hope it helps.


To the mod: Kindly delete this double post.

Thanks BMdude,

Checked partsgeek.com but the ones listed are the "internally" mounted slaves. The one I need is externally mounted and for some reason costs 4-5 times as much. Will keep searching....

I'd also be interested to hear from anyone who has ideas on whether a slave for a 2002 could be adapted to fit?

Cheers
Olliesup

For those interested, I took a chance and fitted a slave cylinder for a 2002 onto my Bavaria. Cost quarter the price ($40 v $200) and works perfectly. Only difference is its about 2 mm narrower than original and I had to wedge some light pieces of metal into the gap to hold it in place. So far so good....

Use washers or shape a correct thickness spacer. I'm suprised your brake shops dont have a re-sleve service for cylinders. My daughter did her Mustang master for about $50.