Audi VW Clutch Master Cylinder - Sachs SH5618

Product Information

The clutch master cylinder is a critical component of a hydraulic clutch system in manual transmission vehicles. It is responsible for converting the mechanical force applied by the driver’s foot on the clutch pedal into hydraulic pressure, which then engages or disengages the clutch. The master cylinder is connected to the clutch pedal and the slave cylinder via a hydraulic line.

• Difficulty Engaging or Disengaging the Clutch: A failing master cylinder can make it hard to press the clutch pedal down or may result in the clutch not fully disengaging, causing difficulty in shifting gears
• Spongy or Soft Clutch Pedal: If there are air bubbles in the hydraulic system due to a leak or failure, the clutch pedal may feel spongy or soft, requiring more effort to engage the clutch
• Fluid Leaks: Visible leaks around the clutch master cylinder or along the hydraulic line can indicate a failure. This may be noticed as fluid pooling under the vehicle or around the clutch pedal area

About Sachs

ZF Sachs AG, also known as Fichtel & Sachs was founded in Schweinfurt in 1895 and was a well-known German family business. At its last point as an independent company, the company name was Fichtel & Sachs AG. In 1997, the automotive supplier was taken over by Mannesmann and renamed Mannesmann Sachs AG. As of 2001, Sachs belonged to ZF Friedrichshafen as a subsidiary company ZF Sachs AG. In 2011, ZF Sachs, like other Group subsidiaries, was legally merged with ZF Friedrichshafen AG and the independent business units integrated into the ZF divisions. Sachs has since become a brand of ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

Sachs is a trusted brand of the ZF family, which includes Lemforder, TRW, Boge, Stabilus, ZF parts and Sachs Performance. All divisions are well respected within their automotive specialty as they are all OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to car brands like Audi, Porsche, BMW, Volvo and more. Sachs specializes in shock absorbers, struts and clutches, with FCP Euro stocking many solutions based on your needs, be it an OE replacement or a higher performance clutch, shock or strut. All Sachs parts are built to meet or exceed the OEM specifications, this provides confidence and value when choosing Sachs over a Genuine part.