Help!

[Stevie222]

Hi, all
I'm a new member, and need help. I'm looking for a master cylinder of a 1.6 16 valve vit, 1995, looks like they are like rocking horse sh"t. Mine has 3 pipes on cylinder, but it's u/s and beyond repair due to inside has worn and got a chunk out and keep splitting seals.Can any body help?

[ROBBIE]

Hi sorry cant help

[Stevie222]

Can buy a new one but nearly £200, front brakes work fine it's just the back....

[r-nottz]

Ebay plenty of vitaras geting broke for spares

[Stevie222]

Been there , it trying to find one what fits, I was told mine is a Spanish version. One question, on v5c mine is a G16b, just put new clutch kit in and stamped on engine is G16a? Do I have a Heinz 57 lol. I know it's a 1995 model not had many owners got loads of history with only 80k on clock, genuine

[r-nottz]

The easiest way is to check the VIN number (if it starts with V letter it's Spanish if with J it's Japan).


If I remember correctly there's only 2 types for a mk1 swb Vitara, jap one (same as the sj or so I was told) and the Spanish one. And theres not a huge difference. Are you sure your Vitara is a 16v, being 1995/1996 I didn't think the 16v was around then? I may be wrong though.

I got a 1998 Spanish vitara and my mate got a 1994 jap one I can always get you a picture for reference if needed.

[Stevie222]

Thanks for your help, I've found one and fitted it all working good. £25 from a scrap yard only 35 miles from me. Yeah it's definitely a 16valve as I said block is stamped g16 a but when buying part everyone say it's a g16b? Will have a look on documents fro the vin and let you know, hopefully you can then help and I can get to know what it is jap with Spanish engine or Spanish with jap engine

[r-nottz]

Sound job.

I was on about getting a picture of a slave cylinder for reference, regarding your engine I dont have a clue haha

[twiss]

The g16b engine often uses the same block as the G16a.... but with a different head and different pistons. Nothing unusual
My 16v has a g16a block too

[Rhinoman]

Early 16V Vitara engines used the G16a block, they usually had a Denso injection system rather than the later Mitsubishi system. Over the years they get swapped about though.