Offroad-Express

Hey guys,

The Vit has failed a warrent due to a leaking BMC. I'm having some major trouble finding a new cyl for it.

Several different parts suppliers (inc BNT) cannot turn up the right cyl. Close but not right, too long in the cyl body, and wrong bore size etc.

Even the Suzuki dealers said they have never had it listed??

There are gazillions of these vehicles on the road, i am sure mine isnt the first BMC that needs replacing.

Would have liked to fit a new cyl rather than put a seal kit in it.

Any ideas guys?

Mine is only 90mm long from mount flange to end of cyl, has a 2 bolt horosontial mount flange and is 15/16" bore size.

Sorry can't help, but it would be useful if you could list the specs of the car , eg 1.6 manual SE416.

Sorry i thought all 96 Vitaras were 1.6L, this one is a 1.6L 16v 5 door, manual. Non ABS. NZ New

Chasis # JSAETD01V01102220,
Engine type B16B
Built June 1996

You might just have to replace the seals in it. Give the bore a hone if it's looking rough.

churchill wrote:You might just have to replace the seals in it. Give the bore a hone if it's looking rough.

For an alloy cylinder?

Well you learn something new everyday, no you can't hone an aluminium master cylinder...

Might just be able to get away with new seals.

At pretrade automotive we were taught that to replace pads on disc brake you need to undo the bleed nipple and force the piston out allowing the excess fluid to flow out the nipple. Some people just force the piston out and this can supposedly damage the master cylinder seals. A previous owner might have done this so just the seals might need replacing, finger crossed. How may Km's has the vehicle done?