New brake master cylinder, Which?

[LeonL]

Hi,

I have a 22.2mm brake master cyclinder on my G40, which from looking through history was purchased from PSD for £36.

I dont like the feel of how the pedal is, and after replacing discs and brakes i think the cyclinder could be behind my very poor braking! After changing the discs and pads the braking is still extremely poor.

Where should i purchase a new standard G40 cyclinder from and and what cost? I checked europarts and their are a few different onces on there, which is the best brand?

Thanks

Leon

[PeteG40]

i always thought mk3 polo ones (same as g40) were vw specific at 17mm.... then golf ones are 19mm - which i think they'll supply.

swapping it from  a 22mm will give yu longer pedal travel and a softer more spongey pedal btw.

if it hasnt got braided flexis, i'd suggest you buy some.... i really rate them

[PeteG40]

ps, the condition of the rear brakes really alters how the pedal and brakes feel, even if they dont make the car stop quicker

[LeonL]

It has braided hose's.

Rear drums etc were replaced my previous owner a week before i bought it.

The BMC on eurocarparts are 20.64?

[PeteG40]

according to vagcat


19.05 is a rhd one and 20.64mm is a lhd one

[Dan]

The way the rear shoes are adjusted makes a big difference in feel too.

[LeonL]

Its not just the feel, the brakes are extremely poor compared to my GT.

[LeonL]

Need new cylinder guys,

Any ideas were to get a standard one from apart from VW dealership, eurocar parts only have 22.2mm's and 20mm's which isnt the right size...?