Different Master Cylinder Versions?

[bmwstephen]

All- in the process of a manual swap and refreshing a pedal set. However, there were 2 versions of the MC and pedal set during the life cycle of the e36. I believe the shorter version came in some time in mid-97. In any event, is there a benefit to one or the other? In addition, the pedal setup is also slightly different between the two setups I believe.

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[Braymond141]

There are technically more than that, but M3 wise, yes there are two.

There's no advantage to either, but you must use the matching hardline to use it. The long necks use a shorter hard line and the vice versa.

[sirhodjibob]

FWIW I installed FTE-KG19006207 4 years ago and its been clutch mastering ever since just fine.

[bmwstephen]

FWIW I installed FTE-KG19006207 4 years ago and its been clutch mastering ever since just fine.

did you have a different version before?

[Braymond141]

did you have a different version before?

He has a 99, so no.

[bmwstephen]

On a seperate note. What is everyone’s take on deleting the return spring?