K24R Clutch Linkage Brace

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  • Rusty
    Super Moderator
    • Jun 2004
    • 18953
    • Country: United Kingdom

    #1

    K24R Clutch Linkage Brace

    It's been a long time coming but I've finally managed to get a batch of these in for a sensible cost

    This kit prevents breakage of the flex joint of the expensive 6 speed master cylinder fitted to all ABY S2 and RS2 cars and can be used on any other B3 or B4 to reduce flex in the clutch pedal to cylinder linkage.

    Each kit contains -
    • 2 custom designed, water cut and machine finished mild steel brace plates, zinc plated for corrosion resistance.
    • Hardware to fit and forget.

    I have been running the prototype for over a year on my car, after my replacement master cylinder started to fail at the linkage joint, and it has been perfect for 18 months! These new parts are further over-engineered to provide a reliable solution to the problem. Much better than £150-200 for a new master cylinder (6 speed specific and at a significant premium) and several hours' labour to replace it... for it to fail again after 30k miles, like mine nearly did! Afterall, the hydraulic components are not the issue here.

    Due to the small batch and high quality of these parts, the cost per kit is £35 delivered in the UK, £40 to Europe and the RoW by request. That's less than 1/4 of the price of just the replacement master cylinder alone. This is a fit and forget part and will last the remianing life of the master cylinder and can be transferred to any replacements in the future.

    I have attached pictures of the parts without the final hardware fitted but will update soon.

    There are only 10 of these kits available at this time. If there is higher demand then I can run further batches with a cost saving for a larger batch.
    Attached Files
    Cheers'en, AndyC
    1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss
  • Rusty
    Super Moderator
    • Jun 2004
    • 18953
    • Country: United Kingdom

    #2
    To answer a question I've had - this brace can be fitted with the master cylinder and pedal in position and in most cases will not even require the clutch pedal linkage length to be adjusted All you need to do is take out the trim under the steering wheel and get contorted in the footwell.
    Cheers'en, AndyC
    1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss

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    • John B
      S2Forum Maniac
      • Apr 2008
      • 926
      • Country: United Kingdom

      #3
      Clutch Brace

      Andy

      Please stick me down for a set. I will PM you.

      Cheers

      John
      Originally posted by Rusty
      To answer a question I've had - this brace can be fitted with the master cylinder and pedal in position and in most cases will not even require the clutch pedal linkage length to be adjusted All you need to do is take out the trim under the steering wheel and get contorted in the footwell.
      2001 996 C4 - Being renovated
      1994 ABY Coupe - "Das Smaragd RS2+ Coupe" - Sold

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      • Nik0las
        S2Forum Extremist
        • Mar 2009
        • 1345
        • Country: Bulgaria

        #4
        Can you post some pics on the thing installed, since you have it on your car?

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        • Rusty
          Super Moderator
          • Jun 2004
          • 18953
          • Country: United Kingdom

          #5
          There are pictures of the prototype fitted in this post -

          Cheers'en, AndyC
          1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss

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          • RS2ZuidAfrika
            Registered User
            • Jun 2012
            • 63
            • Home: South Africa Current: Palestine

            #6
            Hey Rusty.
            Put me down for a kit.
            Also where do I buy a master cylinder that i need replaced?
            damn dissapointed at Audi's oversight here....

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            • RS2ZuidAfrika
              Registered User
              • Jun 2012
              • 63
              • Home: South Africa Current: Palestine

              #7
              Any updates for us? make that 2 sets.
              One for my mate Mr G.

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              • Rusty
                Super Moderator
                • Jun 2004
                • 18953
                • Country: United Kingdom

                #8
                Sorry, been on holiday with no internet! Will be in touch when I return this weekend.
                Cheers'en, AndyC
                1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss

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                • John B
                  S2Forum Maniac
                  • Apr 2008
                  • 926
                  • Country: United Kingdom

                  #9
                  Andy,

                  Kit received.....lookin' good.



                  JB
                  2001 996 C4 - Being renovated
                  1994 ABY Coupe - "Das Smaragd RS2+ Coupe" - Sold

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                  • Rusty
                    Super Moderator
                    • Jun 2004
                    • 18953
                    • Country: United Kingdom

                    #10
                    Sweet Let me now how the fitting goes (it shouldn't require anything undoing) and take some pics.
                    Cheers'en, AndyC
                    1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss

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                    • RustyNut
                      S2Forum Extremist
                      • Nov 2004
                      • 1433
                      • Home: Zambia Current: United Kingdom

                      #11
                      Guys, everything Andy has produced is fantastic quality and not only is this of the same standard it is a must have item. Get one bought. (Don't sell mine Andy!)
                      Old Stuff Reborn.

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                      • Rusty
                        Super Moderator
                        • Jun 2004
                        • 18953
                        • Country: United Kingdom

                        #12
                        Cheers Russ, that's very kind of you

                        I'll keep one aside for you
                        Cheers'en, AndyC
                        1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss

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                        • mouse
                          S2Forum Addict
                          • Apr 2008
                          • 374
                          • Country: Australia

                          #13
                          Hi Andy,
                          Can you let me know the price shipped to Oz?

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                          • Rusty
                            Super Moderator
                            • Jun 2004
                            • 18953
                            • Country: United Kingdom

                            #14
                            With the post office, you're looking at £10 extra so £45 delivered.
                            Cheers'en, AndyC
                            1994 ABY Coupe - Projekt Alpinweiss

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                            • TimE-J
                              S2Forum Extremist
                              • Jul 2009
                              • 1292
                              • Country: United Kingdom

                              #15
                              Here's a picture of it all fitted in place...



                              Great piece of kit, certainly make the pedal feel much more positive now!
                              96 S2 aby Coupe. Rebuild Project
                              96 mk3 golf tdi daily.

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