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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?

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Ven

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.

They are all equally fragile.

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.

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

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.

Hi Everyone

Thanks to all of you who added some wisdom and advise to this thread - you are all amazing!

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Ven

I set up a group buy for Daikin units many years ago and they were fine. I believe Daikin is OEM manufacturer for quite a number of components.

I still have that installed about 80,000 km still going strong. Bleed it every time I bleed breaks maybe once a year.