9801271180 Plastic Long Pushrod Clutch Master Cylinder

Application
CITROËN C5 III Saloon (Year of Construction 02.2008 - 05.2017)
CITROËN C5 III Estate (RW) (Year of Construction 02.2008 - 05.2017)
CITROËN C-Elysée Saloon (Year of Construction 11.2012 - ...)
PEUGEOT 508 I (8D_) Saloon (Year of Construction 11.2010 - 12.2018)
PEUGEOT 508 I SW (8E_) (Year of Construction 11.2010 - 12.2018)
PEUGEOT 301 Saloon (Year of Construction 11.2012 - ...)
PEUGEOT 508 I SW Box Body / Estate (8E_) (Year of Construction 11.2011 - ...)

Core Function
The main job is straightforward: convert pedal force into hydraulic pressure. But a few things happen along the way that are worth understanding, especially for anyone sourcing replacement parts at scale.
The extended pushrod on the 9801271180 Plastic Long Pushrod Clutch Master Cylinder connects directly to the pedal arm, transferring that initial mechanical motion into the piston before hydraulic pressure even builds. The plastic reservoir cap and body keep the unit lightweight compared to older metal-bodied designs, without giving up the sealing performance needed to hold pressure consistently over repeated use.
There's also a return spring inside that pulls the piston back once the pedal is released, resetting the system for the next cycle. This part doesn't work in isolation — it's really one half of a pressure-transfer system, with the slave cylinder handling the other half.

Purchasing Motivation
For distributors and workshops, a few things drive demand toward this specific unit rather than a generic substitute.
First, pedal feel complaints are one of the most common reasons vehicles come back into a shop. A mismatched pushrod length is a frequent, often overlooked cause. Buyers who've dealt with comebacks from a wrong-length rod tend to be more careful about sourcing the correct variant the second time around — which is exactly the gap the 9801271180 Plastic Long Pushrod Clutch Master Cylinder is meant to fill.
Second, repair chains and parts wholesalers generally want a supplier who can be counted on for repeat orders of the same spec, not just a single batch. Consistency across production runs matters more in hydraulic components than in most other part categories, since even small tolerance shifts can affect pedal feel.
Third, plastic-bodied cylinders tend to be lighter to handle and ship in bulk compared to older metal housings, which is a practical consideration for anyone managing warehouse space or freight costs across large orders.

Customization Service
Buyers looking to bring the 9801271180 Plastic Long Pushrod Clutch Master Cylinder into their own product line have some flexibility on the packaging side. Options like blister packaging, tube boxes, header cards, and PDQ display formats can all be arranged, which suits distributors selling through retail counters as well as those supplying repair chains in bulk.
Private labeling is also available for buyers who want their own branding on the packaging rather than generic export packaging. For anyone with a specific packaging format in mind, or a private-label requirement tied to a particular retail market, it's worth discussing the details directly rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all packaging solution will work.