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Nic
25-01-06, 13:02
I met up with Loks (Dave) the other week, as he was saying he was getting quite a bit of flex on the brake master cylinder after fitting the larger spec brakes front and rear. Dave's was visibly flexing quite a bit, mine less so.

I fitted a Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Brace on mine today to see if it reduced the flexing. I wasn't really expecting much, but I am really quite impressed with the difference it has made on my car.

I did some brake testing on a quiet road tonight, braking from various speeds, under normal braking you don't really feel any difference, it is only on medium to heavy braking that you feel the extra stopping power. It has firmed the pedal up and I would estimate it takes 15-20% less effort to get the ABS to kick in now when braking hard.

I'd suggest checking how much your master cylinder flexes when braking whilst stationary, mine only moved a little but the brace made a noticable improvement. If yours is like Dave's and is flexing quite a bit, I would definitely recommend either fitting one of these, or alternatively one of the Carbing Strut Braces (which incorporates a built in brake stop) to maximise your braking.

Here are a few pics.
Fire148
25-01-06, 13:07
I met up with Loks (Dave) the other week, as he was saying he was getting quite a bit of flex on the brake master cylinder after fitting the larger spec brakes front and rear. Dave was visibly flexing quite a bit, mine less so.

I fitted a Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Brace on mine today to see if it reduced the flexing. I wasn't really expecting much, but I am really quite impressed with the difference it has made on my car.

I did some brake testing on a quiet road tonight, braking from various speeds, under normal braking you don't really feel any difference, it is only on medium to heavy braking that you feel the extra stopping power. It has firmed the pedal up and I would estimate it takes 15-20% less effort to get the ABS to kick in now when braking hard.

I'd suggest checking how much your master cylinder flexes when braking whilst stationary, mine only moved a little but the brace made a noticable improvement. If yours is like Dave's and is flexing quite a bit, I would definitely recommend either fitting one of these, or alternatively one of the Carbing Strut Braces (which incorporates a built in brake stop) to maximise your braking.

Here are a few pics.


Hi Nic, just looking at the pictures, does the bracket for the brace run under the front strut brace ? Doesn't this upset the seating of the strut brace ?
Nic
25-01-06, 13:13
Hi Nic, just looking at the pictures, does the bracket for the brace run under the front strut brace ? Doesn't this upset the seating of the strut brace ?

Yes it does, I tried it on top to start with, but it effected the fit of the lowest of the bracket points to the car. The bracket that goes under the strut brace is a thinner section (3-4mm) so the brace still seats fine and actually helps to hold the bracket a bit more firmly.
RobSheffield
25-01-06, 13:16
will it fit with cruise control system?
Fire148
25-01-06, 13:19
Yes it does, I tried it on top to start with, but it effected the fit of the lowest of the bracket points to the car. The bracket that goes under the strut brace is a thinner section (3-4mm) so the brace still seats fine and actually helps to hold the bracket a bit more firmly.

Do you still stock the strut brace with a built in brake stopped ... I can't remember the brand ? If so, what's the price, can I add one for a 98 VVTi to my order for the rear TRD spoiler ? Ta.
supRo
25-01-06, 13:22
Do you still stock the strut brace with a built in brake stopped ... I can't remember the brand ? If so, what's the price, can I add one for a 98 VVTi to my order for the rear TRD spoiler ? Ta.
Thats the Carbing I think.


Nic, how much for the Brake master cylinder brace?

Thanks.
Nic
26-01-06, 08:33
will it fit with cruise control system?

Not sure Rob, send me a pic and I might be able to tell you.
Nic
26-01-06, 08:35
Thats the Carbing I think.

Correct all the Carbing fornt strut braces incorporate a built in master cylinder brace.


Nic, how much for the Brake master cylinder brace?

Thanks.

Ro, £68 including airmail to UK.
Nic
26-01-06, 08:40
Do you still stock the strut brace with a built in brake stopped ... I can't remember the brand ? If so, what's the price, can I add one for a 98 VVTi to my order for the rear TRD spoiler ? Ta.

It's the Carbing front strut brace that has the master cylinder brace incorporated. There is choice of either a pinted (white) steel version or polished Aluminium version. I would need to order the brace, which would take a few weeks, so let me know ASAP if you want one. Here are the prices.

CARBING Front Strut Brace (steel) = £135 including postage
CARBING Front Strut Brace (Aluminium) = £168 including postage
supRo
26-01-06, 10:29
It's the Carbing front strut brace that has the master cylinder brace incorporated. There is choice of either a pinted (white) steel version or polished Aluminium version. I would need to order the brace, which would take a few weeks, so let me know ASAP if you want one. Here are the prices.

CARBING Front Strut Brace (steel) = £135 including postage
CARBING Front Strut Brace (Aluminium) = £168 including postage

I have seen these in the flesh and must say are probably the best quality Braces. The rear ones have two additional mounting points for further support/stability - I don't think any other rear braces have this feature?

Edit: Thanks for the price Nic, I'll think about this

Ro
Lucifer
26-01-06, 10:41
I'll take one of the Ally ones please Nic @ £168. Nice find.
Nic
26-01-06, 12:30
I'll take one of the Ally ones please Nic @ £168. Nice find.

Martin, I will need to order which will take around 4-5 weeks from Japan to HK, plus 1 week postage. Usual pay pal account nicvollans@netvigator.com, please add 4% to cover the transfer fee.

thanks
Lucifer
26-01-06, 13:27
Martin, I will need to order which will take around 4-5 weeks from Japan to HK, plus 1 week postage. Usual pay pal account nicvollans@netvigator.com, please add 4% to cover the transfer fee.

thanks

Nic you should look into another payment method soas to charge people less on the way through.

ILl paypal you tomorrwo as Ive setup a new account for MKivstore and waiting my conformation numbers, 5 weeks in total you say? Sounds good.

Did my suspension components go off?

Maritn
Lucifer
30-01-06, 19:19
Nic did you get my payment for the above?
Nic
31-01-06, 08:54
Nic did you get my payment for the above?

Thanks, money received and order placed, I'll let you know once the brace arrives.