Clutch Slave Cylinders..... Genuine or Aftermarket?

Venuci · Postby **Venuci** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 4:55 pm

Hi Everyone

Quick question for all you wise heads on this forum.....

Talking about the clutch slave cylinder on an NA6 - has anyone found any difference (either in the operation or longevity of the part) between the genuine Mazda article or an aftermarket alternative brand such as Protex?

Cheers

Ven

project.r.racing · Postby **project.r.racing** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:38 pm

Most genuine stuff is just repackaged aftermarket stuff. I'm doubtful MAzda has made a slave cylinder for a 25yo car for the past 15 years.

p.s. Genuine or aftermarket, it is all the same.

zossy1 · Postby **zossy1** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:25 pm

They are all equally fragile.

hks_kansei · Postby **hks_kansei** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:27 pm

As above, most of it's the same anyway.

I know Mazda used to have their brake parts made by PBR, so maybe look for a PBR one if you're really concerned.

bear2230 · Postby **bear2230** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 9:50 pm

I have Protex in both cars. Funnily enough the originals both went within a month of each over.
One car had 45K the other 180K km's.
Bought one from MX5+ the other from Bursons about $70.00 each I think.

You can get them from the states for $15.00

manga_blue · Postby **manga_blue** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:00 pm

bear2230 wrote:I have Protex in both cars. Funnily enough the originals both went within a month of each over.
One car had 45K the other 180K km's.
Bought one from MX5+ the other from Bursons about $70.00 each I think.

You can get them from the states for $15.00

Master and slave cylinders often expire at about the same time on one car. I'd be inclined to do both in one job. Aftermarket is fine - aim for $70 for the master and $40 for the slave.