{"product_id":"vw-transporter-t5-7h0721261c-clutch-cylinder-master-clutch-cylinder","title":"VW Transporter T5 7h0721261c clutch cylinder master clutch cylinder","description":"\u003cp\u003e#20\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine VW Transporter T5 T5.1 Clutch Slave Cylinder – 7H0721261C – 2003-2015\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Volkswagen used clutch slave cylinder \/ hydraulic clutch operating cylinder, suitable for selected VW Transporter T5 and T5.1 models equipped with the corresponding manual gearbox and hydraulic clutch system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clutch slave cylinder forms part of the vehicle’s hydraulic clutch operating system, converting hydraulic pressure generated when the clutch pedal is pressed into mechanical movement used to disengage the clutch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Number: 7H0721261C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVW OE Number: 7H0 721 261 C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuperseding OE Number: 7E0721261\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Type: Clutch Slave Cylinder \/ Clutch Operating Cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApplication: Hydraulic Clutch System\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransmission: Manual Gearbox Applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Volkswagen \/ VAG\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Used Genuine Volkswagen Part\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirmed for selected:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolkswagen Transporter T5 – 2003-2009\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Transporter Panel Van\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Caravelle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Multivan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• California\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• T26 \/ T28 \/ T30 \/ T32 depending on drivetrain specification\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Manual gearbox applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• 1.9 TDI applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Other engines where the corresponding clutch\/gearbox configuration is fitted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolkswagen Transporter T5.1 – 2010-2015\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Facelift Transporter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Caravelle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Multivan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• California\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Manual gearbox applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Selected 2.0 TDI models\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Corresponding 5-speed manual transmission applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eVAG parts data identifies 7H0721261C as a Transporter T5 clutch slave cylinder used from 2003 through 2015. (Oemwolf)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONFIRMED ENGINE APPLICATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCross-reference data for the 7H0721261 \/ 7E0721261 clutch slave-cylinder family confirms applications including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.9 TDI\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• AXC – 85 PS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• AXB – 105 PS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• BRR – 84 PS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• BRS – 102 PS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.0 TDI\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• CAAA – 84 PS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• CAAB – 102 PS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• CAAD – 114 PS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLater applications using the corresponding slave-cylinder family include additional 2.0 TDI engine codes. (Gwent VW)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT: Engine code alone does not guarantee compatibility. The gearbox and clutch hydraulic configuration must also correspond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX INFORMATION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecialist VW fitment data identifies this clutch slave-cylinder family particularly with 5-speed manual gearbox applications on T5\/T5.1 Transporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis includes common T5 engines such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAXB\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAXC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBRR\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBRS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eand selected T5.1 engines including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCAAA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCAAB\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCAAD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your Transporter has a different gearbox specification, the original OE number should be checked before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT – SLAVE CYLINDER, NOT MASTER CYLINDER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e7H0721261C is identified by VAG as a CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt should not be confused with the clutch master cylinder, which is fitted at the clutch pedal side of the hydraulic system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hydraulic clutch system works approximately as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eClutch Pedal → Master Cylinder → Hydraulic Line → Slave Cylinder → Clutch Release Mechanism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 7H0721261C is the slave \/ operating cylinder at the gearbox\/clutch end of this system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART NUMBER \/ SUPERSESSION INFORMATION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal VW references in this component family include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e7H0721261\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7H0721261A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7H0721261B\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7H0721261C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLater references include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e7E0721261\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7E0721261A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7E0721261B\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7E0721261C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eVAG catalogue information specifically records:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e7H0721261C → replaced \/ superseded by 7E0721261\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ewith the supersession occurring around 2012, depending on market. (Oemwolf)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAftermarket manufacturers also cross-reference the 7H and 7E numbers within the same slave-cylinder family. (Gwent VW)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTECHNICAL INFORMATION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clutch slave cylinder is a hydraulic actuator used to operate the clutch release mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the driver presses the clutch pedal:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The clutch master cylinder generates hydraulic pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Hydraulic fluid travels through the clutch line\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Pressure reaches the slave cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The slave-cylinder piston moves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• This movement operates the clutch release mechanism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The clutch disengages from the engine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The driver can select or change gear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the clutch pedal is released, hydraulic pressure reduces and the clutch mechanism returns to its engaged position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAftermarket technical data for replacements corresponding to 7H0721261C commonly specifies:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiston \/ Bore Diameter: Approximately 19.0–19.05 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMounting Bore Distance: Approximately 65.2 mm on corresponding versions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacement versions are manufactured in aluminium or aluminium\/plastic depending on manufacturer and revision. (AUTODOC UK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe complete hydraulic clutch system includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Clutch master cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Hydraulic fluid reservoir \/ brake-fluid supply\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Clutch hydraulic pipe \/ hose\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Clutch slave cylinder – 7H0721261C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Clutch release mechanism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Clutch pressure plate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Clutch friction disc\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Flywheel \/ dual-mass flywheel depending on application\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fault elsewhere in the system can produce symptoms similar to a failed slave cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCOMMON SYMPTOMS OF A FAULTY CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacement may be required due to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Clutch pedal becoming soft or spongy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Clutch pedal remaining close to the floor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Difficulty selecting gears\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Difficulty engaging first or reverse gear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Clutch failing to disengage fully\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Hydraulic fluid leakage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Loss of clutch hydraulic pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Intermittent clutch operation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Excessive pedal travel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Internal slave-cylinder seal failure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Visible leakage around the cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Air repeatedly entering the hydraulic system\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA poor clutch pedal does not automatically mean the slave cylinder has failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore replacement, inspect:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Clutch master cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Slave cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Hydraulic clutch line\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Hydraulic connections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Fluid level\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Brake\/clutch fluid condition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• System for air\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Clutch release mechanism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Clutch pressure plate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Clutch friction disc\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Dual-mass flywheel where fitted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf hydraulic fluid is disappearing, the complete clutch hydraulic system should be inspected carefully for leakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCLUTCH FLUID INFORMATION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clutch hydraulic circuit uses brake fluid as its hydraulic medium on the relevant Transporter system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter replacement, the hydraulic circuit must be correctly filled and bled to remove trapped air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir remaining in the system can cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Soft clutch pedal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Excessive pedal travel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Incomplete clutch disengagement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Difficulty selecting gears\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eINSTALLATION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation should be carried out using the correct Volkswagen repair procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring installation:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Inspect the hydraulic pipe and connector\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Inspect the clutch master cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Check the clutch release mechanism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Ensure the replacement cylinder is mounted correctly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Use appropriate new seals\/fittings where specified\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Fill with the correct specification fluid\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Bleed the clutch hydraulic system correctly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Check carefully for hydraulic leaks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Confirm correct clutch pedal operation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Test gear selection before road use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessional installation is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePROGRAMMING \/ CODING\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eProgramming Required: No\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoding Required: No\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiagnostic Adaptation Required: No\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a mechanical\/hydraulic clutch component.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY NOTE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease match the original number:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e7H0721261C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7H0 721 261 C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso check:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Engine code\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Manual gearbox type\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• 5-speed \/ transmission configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Hydraulic connection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Mounting points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Cylinder design\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Vehicle production date\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Existing OE number\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Listing photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not rely solely on “VW Transporter T5” or engine size when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDifferent gearbox and clutch configurations were fitted throughout T5\/T5.1 production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the safest fitment, match 7H0721261C or a confirmed superseding\/cross-reference number with the original cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed Genuine Volkswagen \/ VAG Part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNormal cosmetic marks, dirt and signs of previous installation may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs this is a used hydraulic component, please inspect all listing photographs carefully for the exact condition, hydraulic connection, mounting points and identification numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal genuine VW replacement clutch slave \/ hydraulic operating cylinder for a compatible Volkswagen Transporter T5 or T5.1 manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clutch Master Cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unbranded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clutch Master 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