Clutch slave cyl stuck in housing - how to remove?

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Hi all,

It must be about 15 years since I last had to replace the slave cylinder in my 740. I've found slight weepage while investigating another incidence of low bite point, after two rounds of master cylinder re-seal kits (first set was from pro parts and only lasted about 6 months) and recent replacement of the master cylinder. (Shouldn't have jumped to conclusions that it would be that again!)

Despite it being well slathered in grease when last fitted, the alloy bracket and steel slave cylinder have decided they like each other so much that they seem to have got married!

I have managed to remove the circlip without it snapping (which was a pleasant surprise).

I've tried gentle heat, WD40, Plus Gas Formula A and gentle tapping but I'm wary of doing more than that given that it's a cast alloy bracket which could snap very easily.

I seem to recall hearing that the corrosion expansion alone can result in the bracket cracking!

Does anyone have any tips for removal (and how to stop it happening again!)

Thanks,
David.