Clutch master slave cylinder replacement - new part problems

[98GreenTJ]

I started to have difficulty shifting, especially when hot, especially first and reverse mis-shift. found my original mopar slave cylinder leaking and fluid was brown/white.

Replaced with FTE 5201418
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=12901897&cc=1316023&pt=10290&jsn=871

Appears to be of very nice quality (looked identical to the Mopar) and fixed my shifting issue however the master cylinder squeaks like crazy and catches on the way up, doesn't feel smooth-—- definitely defective. Not comfortable feel. It somehow works though. Frustrated as its a brand new part.
(I made sure the neutral switch, plastic bushings are all fitted right, tripled checked, its all okay. The noice is coming from the master cylinder itself.)

I have read many threads but there seems to not be a good aftermarket solution. I don't want to pay 500-600 for a old new-stock original on eBay.

Anyone have issue with Luk or Sachs?

Most available options:
Luk, Omix, Sachs, AMS, perfection clutch, platinum, and crown..... and your typical autoparts store.


I'll take any recommendations, Anything that has worked for you?

 

[macleanflood]

I had great luck with my Luk on my 97.

-Mac

 

[hear]

I had to go through old email & thread notifications, but it looks like I used the Luk on my 02 as well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004J1CZMM/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[TheBoogieman]

I only use Luk.

 

[TJ Jim]

I used a Dorman and it had almost the same problem you are describing. Went back to the old one I took off, it leaks a bit and the clutch works okay. I’ve got a luk ready to install one of these days. @John Cooper used a Dorman and he says his works just fine. Luck of the draw?