Hydraulic Clutch Conversion Help - Focus Bits
#1
Hydraulic Clutch Conversion Help - Focus Bits
Basically, I've fitted a MK1 Focus TDCI MTX75 into my MK5 RS2000. The car has a bias pedal box, so I need a suitable master cylinder that will work with the cylinder in the box.
Does anyone know what size the slave cylinder is, or could advise what cylinder to use at the pedal end? What is the standard Focus set-up like?
Does anyone know what size the slave cylinder is, or could advise what cylinder to use at the pedal end? What is the standard Focus set-up like?
#2
10K+ Poster!!
I would look at the reyland type master sizes. I think 0.65 as a try but be prepared to experiment. Type in tilton UK in to google, the guy at competition supplies is really good on this stuff.
#5
10K+ Poster!!
I think tilton slave is the way to go...what were you using? Centre push or clutch arm?
#7
Sponsor
iTrader: (4)
Side push and tilt on is the only centre push to use are the tilton ones pug ones are used by everyone else and they are bad . The tilton ones are lifted though normally change them after 30 hours use as they go a bit weak but never had one fail . I am happy with the cable it's not worth the expense imo
Trending Topics
#9
Sponsor
iTrader: (4)
then even buying oem items not powerfull enough so the slave would only last 500 miles if I'm lucky so a it became just such headache and like a knocked up bodge I just ripped it all off and chucked it in the bin Jeff . With a cable you can get the bite just right you have clutch feel and the downside its heavy but it works and I am not thinking every time I go on a journey I'm not thinking it going to pack up lol .
Tbh just the biting point and the no feel already put me off without the reliability issues mate
#10
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Very little feel the rod ratios are all wrong so as you say the bite point is a massive fuck to set up
then even buying oem items not powerfull enough so the slave would only last 500 miles if I'm lucky so a it became just such headache and like a knocked up bodge I just ripped it all off and chucked it in the bin Jeff . With a cable you can get the bite just right you have clutch feel and the downside its heavy but it works and I am not thinking every time I go on a journey I'm not thinking it going to pack up lol .
Tbh just the biting point and the no feel already put me off without the reliability issues mate
then even buying oem items not powerfull enough so the slave would only last 500 miles if I'm lucky so a it became just such headache and like a knocked up bodge I just ripped it all off and chucked it in the bin Jeff . With a cable you can get the bite just right you have clutch feel and the downside its heavy but it works and I am not thinking every time I go on a journey I'm not thinking it going to pack up lol .
Tbh just the biting point and the no feel already put me off without the reliability issues mate
It is now light, plenty of feel and control and just in my opinion 100% better.
It was done 18 months ago and I have had no problems at all.
Mine was installed by Richard and Malcolm at Tremona Garage in Southampton and their attention to detail to get it right is what has made mine reliable.
#11
Sponsor
iTrader: (4)
I think you have been unlucky with the set-up on yours, I have got the Reyland one and there was some experimenting to get the length of the push rod just right but its the best thing I have done to my 2wd Sapphire in 21 years. I have a 6 paddle clutch and with the standard set-up it was awful,heavy, no feel and with only less than an inch between it being engaged or disengaged. In slow moving traffic it was a nightmare.
It is now light, plenty of feel and control and just in my opinion 100% better.
It was done 18 months ago and I have had no problems at all.
Mine was installed by Richard and Malcolm at Tremona Garage in Southampton and their attention to detail to get it right is what has made mine reliable.
It is now light, plenty of feel and control and just in my opinion 100% better.
It was done 18 months ago and I have had no problems at all.
Mine was installed by Richard and Malcolm at Tremona Garage in Southampton and their attention to detail to get it right is what has made mine reliable.
Mate I work building race cars for years have plenty of knowledge and seen a good few of these conversions over the years and believe me they are all like how Jeff and I have described and if I thought it was just me then I would persevered with it !
#12
10K+ Poster!!
Interesting on the life of the tilton...I don't want to be pulling it out after 30 hrs of road use although that is about 120 years use or more if I base it on how many miles my pug has done since I owned it. I think I am close to 1000 miles in nearly 3 yrs! DOH!
#14
Oi you lot, this isn't a Cossie discussion
Is that with the standard slave cylinder in the box? Fortunately I think I have a .700 somewhere. Unfortunately my pedal box uses the short AP cylinders with the offset bolt lugs so don't want to do too much experimenting, they're not the cheapest things ever!
Is that with the standard slave cylinder in the box? Fortunately I think I have a .700 somewhere. Unfortunately my pedal box uses the short AP cylinders with the offset bolt lugs so don't want to do too much experimenting, they're not the cheapest things ever!
#15
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Oi you lot, this isn't a Cossie discussion
Is that with the standard slave cylinder in the box? Fortunately I think I have a .700 somewhere. Unfnately my pedal box uses the short AP cylinders with the offset bolt lugs so don't want to do too much experimenting, they're not the cheapest things ever!
Is that with the standard slave cylinder in the box? Fortunately I think I have a .700 somewhere. Unfnately my pedal box uses the short AP cylinders with the offset bolt lugs so don't want to do too much experimenting, they're not the cheapest things ever!
#16
10K+ Poster!!
Oi you lot, this isn't a Cossie discussion
Is that with the standard slave cylinder in the box? Fortunately I think I have a .700 somewhere. Unfortunately my pedal box uses the short AP cylinders with the offset bolt lugs so don't want to do too much experimenting, they're not the cheapest things ever!
Is that with the standard slave cylinder in the box? Fortunately I think I have a .700 somewhere. Unfortunately my pedal box uses the short AP cylinders with the offset bolt lugs so don't want to do too much experimenting, they're not the cheapest things ever!
If I was using AP masters then I would go for AP slaves and ask AP for some direction on the size. Expensive experiment but they would work better, probably give a lighter pedal and last longer with no leaks.
#19
10K+ Poster!!
All modern cars use hydraulic because the effort is less on the leg and it IS better, just don't try to do it cheap and do it right.
#22
PassionFord Regular
iTrader: (2)
He went reyland side push after that it was as good as gold
I think you have been unlucky with the set-up on yours, I have got the Reyland one and there was some experimenting to get the length of the push rod just right but its the best thing I have done to my 2wd Sapphire in 21 years. I have a 6 paddle clutch and with the standard set-up it was awful,heavy, no feel and with only less than an inch between it being engaged or disengaged. In slow moving traffic it was a nightmare.
It is now light, plenty of feel and control and just in my opinion 100% better.
It was done 18 months ago and I have had no problems at all.
Mine was installed by Richard and Malcolm at Tremona Garage in Southampton and their attention to detail to get it right is what has made mine reliable.
It is now light, plenty of feel and control and just in my opinion 100% better.
It was done 18 months ago and I have had no problems at all.
Mine was installed by Richard and Malcolm at Tremona Garage in Southampton and their attention to detail to get it right is what has made mine reliable.
#23
cossie fan (unluckerly)
Hello mate, I thought you was going side push?.. Thought I saw some post pictures up on here.. I maybe wrong I was talking to sonic boom (Richard) off here recently and he had a reyland centre push that only gave trouble. However it was brought second hand off here !...
He went reyland side push after that it was as good as gold
Are you on side or centre push ?
He went reyland side push after that it was as good as gold
Are you on side or centre push ?
Last edited by ajamesc; 22-09-2015 at 09:13 PM.
The following users liked this post:
1300gt (22-09-2015)
#24
PassionFord Regular
iTrader: (2)
I was going to but after mocking it up the slave was about a fag paper away from the gearbox tunnel lol. And I'm not denying the tunnel in. Plus I've been told the clutch I'm going to use is better suited to a centre push. Plus looking at the set ups matin and rod run with out fault it's a better way to do it
#26
PassionFord Regular
iTrader: (2)
I was going to but after mocking it up the slave was about a fag paper away from the gearbox tunnel lol. And I'm not denting the tunnel in. Plus I've been told the clutch I'm going to use is better suited to a centre push. Plus looking at the set ups matin and rod run with out fault it's a better way to do it
#27
cossie fan (unluckerly)
#28
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Hello mate, I thought you was going side push?.. Thought I saw some post pictures up on here.. I maybe wrong I was talking to sonic boom (Richard) off here recently and he had a reyland centre push that only gave trouble. However it was brought second hand off here !...
He went reyland side push after that it was as good as gold
Are you on side or centre push ?
He went reyland side push after that it was as good as gold
Are you on side or centre push ?
I know there has been some people saying they dont like the hydraulic clutch conversion but I can only say from my experience its been one of the best things I have done.I have the Helix 6 paddle clutch and it is very light and controllable.
The following users liked this post:
1300gt (01-10-2015)
#29
PassionFord Regular
iTrader: (2)
Centre push. The only thing That took a bit of experimenting with was the length of the push rod. That has to be spot on or you may get the clutch slipping or dragging. Once that was sorted its been 100% reliable. Whoever is installing it will sort it all out. The rod that comes with the kit from Reyland may be spot on for your set up and wont need any modifying.
I know there has been some people saying they dont like the hydraulic clutch conversion but I can only say from my experience its been one of the best things I have done.I have the Helix 6 paddle clutch and it is very light and controllable.
I know there has been some people saying they dont like the hydraulic clutch conversion but I can only say from my experience its been one of the best things I have done.I have the Helix 6 paddle clutch and it is very light and controllable.
The following users liked this post:
1300gt (01-10-2015)
#31
PassionFord Regular
iTrader: (2)
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1300gt
I have an after market group 4 tunnel in my mk1 escort, I wonder how close the reyland side push would be to that...
Any people out their using this type of kit with that type of gearbox tunnel?
I'm trying to gauge if it's likely to clear that's all ?? ... Also when it comes to removing and fitting the box .. ?? :
Originally Posted by 1300gt
I have an after market group 4 tunnel in my mk1 escort, I wonder how close the reyland side push would be to that...
Any people out their using this type of kit with that type of gearbox tunnel?
I'm trying to gauge if it's likely to clear that's all ?? ... Also when it comes to removing and fitting the box .. ?? :
Last edited by 1300gt; 01-10-2015 at 07:42 PM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post