Clutch Slave Rod Material

BackintheFold · 11-07-23, 10:14 AM

Anyone know why the rods sometimes use a plastic cap, and sometimes don't?

Is the "cup" in the Sachs slave made of metal?

I'm going to have three shorter rods machined up and test them each for best fit, but would like confirmation that it is ok to use pure metal rods.
TIA!

BackintheFold · 13-07-23, 08:21 AM

Three questions:
1-Has anyone used, in any car, a slave rod with metal at both ends? S2 forum says yes.
2-Is the clutch release lever lined with plastic, or is it just metal?
3-Is the cup in any slave cylinder lined with plastic?

K Simmonds · 21-07-23, 04:22 AM

I've installed clutch slave rods that are just mild steel with a ball shap end and not experianced any problems.

BackintheFold · 25-07-23, 01:50 PM

Thanks. I've bought 3 different lengths made of stainless steel to try. (I found an ebayer offering Lathe services)

K Simmonds · 26-07-23, 01:13 PM

No prolem, happy to try and help...

And to answer you other question, the cup in the release arm is not lined, it's simply a roughly 3/8"'s deep recess that's part of the arm pressing. So mental on metal contact is not a problem.

BackintheFold · 26-07-23, 09:16 PM

Marrrrvellous!
Thanks. Just had an email that they are on their way.
Just got to build up courage to do the job again…

13-07-23, 08:21 AM	#2
BackintheFold Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Near an MB ur Quattro Posts: 1,188	Three questions: 1-Has anyone used, in any car, a slave rod with metal at both ends? S2 forum says yes. 2-Is the clutch release lever lined with plastic, or is it just metal? 3-Is the cup in any slave cylinder lined with plastic? __________________ 2006 A3 (daily drive) 1987 MB ur Last edited by BackintheFold; 13-07-23 at 02:38 PM.

21-07-23, 04:22 AM	#3
K Simmonds Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 1,060	I've installed clutch slave rods that are just mild steel with a ball shap end and not experianced any problems. __________________ Still have my RS2 tuck up safe, also a 1992 C4 2.8 Avant quattro and a B3 quattro Saloon G60 conversion in progress.

25-07-23, 01:50 PM	#4
BackintheFold Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Near an MB ur Quattro Posts: 1,188	Thanks. I've bought 3 different lengths made of stainless steel to try. (I found an ebayer offering Lathe services) __________________ 2006 A3 (daily drive) 1987 MB ur

26-07-23, 01:13 PM	#5
K Simmonds Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 1,060	No prolem, happy to try and help... And to answer you other question, the cup in the release arm is not lined, it's simply a roughly 3/8"'s deep recess that's part of the arm pressing. So mental on metal contact is not a problem. __________________ Still have my RS2 tuck up safe, also a 1992 C4 2.8 Avant quattro and a B3 quattro Saloon G60 conversion in progress.

26-07-23, 09:16 PM	#6
BackintheFold Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Near an MB ur Quattro Posts: 1,188	Marrrrvellous! Thanks. Just had an email that they are on their way. Just got to build up courage to do the job again… __________________ 2006 A3 (daily drive) 1987 MB ur