Used Nissan Cabstar Clutch Master Cylinder

Yes, but only on manual gearbox variants — the Cabstar has been offered with both manual and automatic transmissions, and only the manual versions have a hydraulic clutch system with a master cylinder. If your Cabstar has an automatic gearbox, there is no clutch master cylinder on the vehicle. Always confirm your gearbox type before searching for this part.

The Cabstar ran as the F23 generation through to around 2006, when the F24 generation took over and continued into the 2010s — these are distinct platforms with different dimensions and hydraulic layouts, so a master cylinder from the F23 generation is very unlikely to interchange with an F24. Engine code and production year are the key details to match, and you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration before purchasing. Never assume a part from across a generation boundary will fit without checking.

Yes — engine code is the single most useful detail for matching this part, as different engines (for example the ZD30 diesel versus earlier TD27 units) can correspond to different clutch and hydraulic specifications. Your engine code is on your V5C or can be retrieved via a VIN check, and supplying it to the breaker will give you the most accurate match. Fuel type matters here too, as diesel variants have dominated the Cabstar range in the UK market.

No — cab configuration and body style do not affect clutch master cylinder fitment, as this is a mechanical drivetrain component determined by engine code, gearbox type, and production year. You may be quoted parts pulled from a different cab variant than yours, and that is fine for this component. Focus your matching on engine code and gearbox type rather than the body.

Payload rating and trim designation do not determine which clutch master cylinder is fitted — the relevant variables are engine code, manual gearbox type, and year within the generation. The Cabstar range has not had heavily differentiated trim levels in the way a passenger car would, so there is no trim-specific master cylinder to worry about. Confirm your engine code and production year with the breaker for the closest match.

A 2003 Cabstar sits in the F23 generation, while a 2007 model falls into the transitional period around the introduction of the F24 generation, so these two vehicles may not share the same master cylinder specification. Even within a generation, ancillary and mounting details can change during production, so you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against both registrations rather than assume the years are close enough to guarantee a match. Supplying your engine code alongside the year will give the breaker the best chance of identifying the right part.