Clutch Master Cylinder for Chery Fulwin & Fulwin 2 (A15) – XUI3807A

CM246

Vehicle Compatibility Overview

Vehicle Model	Years	Market	OE Reference
Chery Tiggo (T11)	2009–2013	Global	T11-1602020 / 703020008
Chery Tiggo Classic	2005–2012	Domestic	T11-1602020 / 703020008
Chery Tiggo DR European Edition	2010–2012	Europe	T11-1602020 / 703020008
DR DR 5 (T11 platform)	2007 onwards	Italy / Europe	T11-1602020

Cross Reference Numbers

Reference Type	Number Value
Part Model	XUI3043L
Cross Reference	CM246
OE Number	T11-1602020 / 703020008
ASHIKA	95-00-006
JAPKO	95006
JAPANPARTS	FR-006

Quality & Sourcing Standards

Standard	Meaning
ISO 9001	Stable production process and consistent batch quality
IATF 16949	Automotive supply chain qualification standard
VDA6	Documentation support for EU distributor qualification

 

Why the Clutch Master Cylinder Is the Starting Point of Every Gear Change
In any manual transmission vehicle, the clutch master cylinder is the first active component in the hydraulic clutch circuit. When the driver presses the clutch pedal, it converts mechanical input into hydraulic pressure and sends it through the fluid line to the slave cylinder, which disengages the clutch disc from the flywheel — enabling clean gear selection.
Unlike the slave cylinder, the master cylinder directly determines pedal feel and response from the first millimeter of travel. When internal seals degrade, the driver notices immediately at the pedal — not downstream. This makes early diagnosis critical to preventing secondary damage to the slave cylinder and release bearing.
On Chery Tiggo T11 platform vehicles, the master cylinder is firewall-mounted and directly linked to the pedal assembly. Engine bay heat cycles, chassis vibration, and fluid aging gradually accelerate internal seal wear — particularly on vehicles seeing frequent stop-start urban use, which is the dominant usage pattern in Latin American, Middle Eastern, and Eastern European markets where T11 Tiggo models remain in active daily service.

Real-World Failure Symptoms
Pedal drops to the floor and doesn't return — complete internal bypass, piston no longer holds pressure
Hard or incomplete gear shifting when hot — partial seal failure worsening with heat
Pressure loss after repeated pedal use — progressive bypass between strokes
Fluid loss with no external leakage — internal seal consuming fluid without visible drip
Inconsistent pedal feel between cold and warm engine — early-stage seal degradation
Catching these symptoms at the soft-pedal stage — before full pressure loss — prevents cascading failure requiring simultaneous replacement of multiple hydraulic components.
These certifications reduce batch variation risk and support the traceability records required by European and Latin American importers at the procurement qualification level.

OEM / ODM Private Label Service
XUI3043L supports full packaging customization including logo printing, barcode integration, and multi-language labeling in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian — serving DR 5 European distributors and Latin American Chery aftermarket channels simultaneously.
Workflow: Sample confirmation → Specification approval → Production → Private label packaging → Shipment

Market Application
Italy & Southern Europe — DR 5 aftermarket entirely supplied through aftermarket channels; no active OE supply remaining
Eastern Europe — Aging Tiggo T11 fleet in Russia and CIS markets drives sustained replacement demand
Latin America — High stop-start urban usage accelerates seal wear; routine independent workshop service item in Brazil, Chile, and Argentina
Middle East & Africa — Long-service-life fleet usage keeps T11-platform clutch demand active beyond typical replacement cycles

Q1: Is XUI3043L compatible with both DR 5 and Chery Tiggo T11?
Yes. The DR 5 is built on the T11 platform and shares the same clutch hydraulic architecture and OE reference T11-1602020.

Q2: What are the earliest warning signs of master cylinder failure?
A pedal that feels normal when cold but softens after the engine warms up is the clearest early indicator — partial seal failure before complete pressure loss.

Q3: Does a failing master cylinder affect the slave cylinder?
Yes. Inconsistent pressure output causes the slave cylinder to operate outside its designed stroke range, accelerating seal wear on both units. Inspecting and replacing as a pair on high-mileage vehicles produces a more durable repair outcome.

Q4: What cross-reference numbers are used in distributor catalogs?
ASHIKA 95-00-006, JAPKO 95006, JAPANPARTS FR-006, and CM246 are the primary references used by European and Latin American aftermarket distributors.