Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Brace
09-03-2002, 10:55 PM
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I asked them "why". Well, it turns out that when you push the brake pedal down, some of your force to push it also travels to the firewall, causing it to "flex". You can test this out by having someone sit in the driver's seat and push the pedal down. Watch the brake master cylinder move closer to the strut tower! I installed it, and took it for a spin.
The first thing I though was whoa!...I pushed the brakes down and I immediately stopped. Kind of like I had just bled the brakes. The brakes felt more responsive coming out of the parking lot! I drove it around a bit, and made sure I hit the brakes hard. The brakes seemed quicker to respond, but felt as if it had no overall effect on braking i.e. brake distance.
Good little unit. Cost me a whole $50. I'm sure something can be fabricated for the U.S. units!
The first thing I though was whoa!...I pushed the brakes down and I immediately stopped. Kind of like I had just bled the brakes. The brakes felt more responsive coming out of the parking lot! I drove it around a bit, and made sure I hit the brakes hard. The brakes seemed quicker to respond, but felt as if it had no overall effect on braking i.e. brake distance.
Good little unit. Cost me a whole $50. I'm sure something can be fabricated for the U.S. units!
09-04-2002, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Fd3BOOST' date='Sep 4 2002, 07:13 PM
Could you get a closer less obstructed pic? I can't really see whats going on.
Let me see if I can sneak the camera out!
09-04-2002, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Dont_Be_A_Rikki' date='Sep 4 2002, 08:11 PM
Man it looks like a good idea. When you come over we will make a few US MODELS. -_-
09-04-2002, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Dont_Be_A_Rikki' date='Sep 4 2002, 08:18 PM
I heard that. That is like my favorite mod that I have done. Oh and the MOTOR is nice too.
09-04-2002, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jspecracer7' date='Sep 4 2002, 12:21 PM
[quote name='Dont_Be_A_Rikki' date='Sep 4 2002, 08:18 PM']I heard that. That is like my favorite mod that I have done. Oh and the MOTOR is nice too.
if you wanna build an engine you can do my TII