The clutch pipe for left-hand drive MGCs follows a different routing from the RHD version, reflecting the different pedal box position on LHD cars. The master cylinder is mounted on the left-hand side of the bulkhead rather than the right, and the rigid pipe runs from the master cylinder to the hose bracket via a route along the left-hand side of the engine bay. The pipe must be routed carefully to avoid contact with the exhaust manifold and other heat sources that could cause the hydraulic fluid to boil locally, resulting in a spongy pedal and loss of clutch control. The flexible clutch hose, banjo connector, bolt, sealing washers, lock plate, shakeproof washer, and nut are the same specification as the RHD system, only the rigid pipe differs in routing and length.
Relationship to the Dual-Circuit Brake System
On North American market MGCs, the brake system uses a dual-circuit layout with separate circuits for front and rear brakes, a significantly different arrangement from the single-circuit system on UK cars. The clutch hydraulic system, however, remains a single circuit on all MGCs regardless of market. The term \"dual circuit\" in the context of these pipe kits refers to the brake pipe layout that the clutch pipe is supplied alongside, not to the clutch system itself. The complete copper brake and clutch pipe kit for LHD dual-circuit cars includes this clutch pipe alongside all brake pipes, but the clutch pipe is also available separately for owners who need only the clutch connection replaced.