The Wilwood 230-6171 is a steel pushrod for a remote-style combination master cylinder, not a complete cylinder. The manufacturer lists it as a 5/16-24 threaded pushrod designated 4.25" long, built from high-strength alloy steel with a zinc-plated, anti-corrosion finish. It has a threaded end for attachment to the master cylinder. Choose it when you need a correctly sized, corrosion-resistant link for a Wilwood remote master cylinder pedal setup, such as a 5/16-24 pushrod for a drag or track brake pedal rebuild.
A factory-matched pushrod removes the guesswork that comes with cutting or threading generic rod stock. The rod's length and thread determine how far the piston travels and whether the pedal can return fully, so a rod sized to the manufacturer's spec helps prevent binding and pedal-feel problems. The zinc finish also resists rust better than bare steel rod on a car that sees rain, washing, or track-side humidity. Because the part is sold individually, it works well as a replacement or spare for a remote master cylinder kit rather than a full brake upgrade.
No specific vehicle applications are tied to this pushrod in the manufacturer's listing, so confirm the 5/16-24 thread and overall length against your master cylinder and pedal box before ordering. Installation is a pedal-side job: threading the rod into the pedal clevis, setting its length for the right pedal height, and confirming full return are the key steps. Search terms this product matches include "Wilwood 230-6171 pushrod," "5/16-24 remote master cylinder pushrod," and "Wilwood balance bar pushrod."
No. The manufacturer's listing describes it as a push rod with a 5/16-24 thread, sold individually. You still need the remote master cylinder itself.
The manufacturer's designation is 5/16-24 x 4.25 in. Because product details vary and fitment is not vehicle-specific, confirm the thread and length against your master cylinder and pedal setup with the manufacturer before installing.
Install difficulty is moderate and mostly involves pedal-side adjustment rather than major disassembly. Per the manufacturer's installation notes for its remote master cylinders, bench bleed the master cylinder before mounting it, then thread the pushrod into the pedal clevis and adjust its length for pedal position. Confirm the pedal lets the rod return completely. Use only DOT 3, DOT 4, or DOT 5.1 brake fluid; the manufacturer warns against DOT 5 silicone fluid. Per the manufacturer's notes on its tandem cylinders, the rod must bottom out in the bore before the pedal reaches the floor stop, so check travel after adjusting. On balance-bar setups, the manufacturer advises keeping pushrods parallel. Typical tools are a wrench for the jam nut, fluid, and a bleed hose.
