Acura Integra All Integra Except ITR

Cusco Master Cylinder Brace???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 04:52 AM
  #1  
Kiniku Chunks!!!
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Cusco Master Cylinder Brace???

Do any of you guys have any pics of the Cusco MC Brace on a DC??? Thinking about getting one, but I haven't seen any pics with any DC with it.

Do you guys think it is a waste of money???
Holla Back.

Thanks
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 05:21 AM
  #2  
Reid's Avatar
Global Moderator
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 11,470
Likes: 0
From: Yokohama, Japan
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Kiniku Chunks!!!)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kiniku Chunks!!! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do you guys think it is a waste of money???</TD></TR></TABLE>

I never understood the hype behind master cylinder braces. That said, I wanted to test it out firsthand as it is a cheap item.

I noticed no tangible difference on a car that is tracked heavily. I think those who notice big differences do not bleed their brake fluid nearly enough. I bleed the brakes at least once a month, since the car is tracked frequently.

Also, if you're not using race pads and race brake fluid, I wouldn't even begin to think about needing or wanting a master cylinder brace. Good brake pads and good fluid will make a noticeable difference.
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 05:28 AM
  #3  
Kiniku Chunks!!!
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Reid)

I am running EBC greenstuff brake pads, and I have clean brake fluid but like you said it is cheap part, so why not. I am a baller.
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 05:57 AM
  #4  
PatrickGSR94's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Active Streak: 60 Days
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,063
Likes: 59
From: Nowhere and Everywhere
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Kiniku Chunks!!!)

cheap? I have one on my car that a friend gave me for free. I'm not sure what kind it is, but I've seen it go for $75-$100

I do know that the firewal flexes quite a bit during braking, and I noticed a slight difference when I first put it on, but I guess now I've gotten used to it.

I've also heard that under hard use like track conditions, the MC brace can actually cause suspension geometry to change as it will make the shock tower flex slightly instead of the firewall. Only what I've heard, though.
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 10:34 AM
  #5  
Kiniku Chunks!!!
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (PatrickGSR94)

I have seen the firewall flex. I am sorry let me re=phrase that. I have seen the brake booster flex. Where does it exactly go? Do you have a pic of it on your car?
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 11:50 AM
  #6  
gogogomoveit's Avatar
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 369
Likes: 0
From: University of Civics and Integra, CA
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Kiniku Chunks!!!)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kiniku Chunks!!! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am running EBC greenstuff brake pads, and I have clean brake fluid but like you said it is cheap part, so why not. I am a baller.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Should run some Castrol fluid ($70 a liter and only last 1 race) and mugen pads ($300/axle) , baller.

Yes I think for most purposes is a waste of money, but for the sake of JDMness, why not.
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:10 PM
  #7  
PatrickGSR94's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Active Streak: 60 Days
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,063
Likes: 59
From: Nowhere and Everywhere
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Kiniku Chunks!!!)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kiniku Chunks!!! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have seen the firewall flex. I am sorry let me re=phrase that. I have seen the brake booster flex. Where does it exactly go? Do you have a pic of it on your car?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I watched a friend pump the brakes in his Civic once when we were bleeding the brakes, and I could definitely see the whole firewall immediately around the booster flexing as he pushed the pedal.
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 05:45 PM
  #8  
Reid's Avatar
Global Moderator
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 11,470
Likes: 0
From: Yokohama, Japan
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Kiniku Chunks!!!)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kiniku Chunks!!! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am running EBC greenstuff brake pads, and I have clean brake fluid but like you said it is cheap part, so why not. I am a baller.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Try a good set of brake pads and get some good fluid. The pads you have at the moment are cheap, mediocre pads (odd, that a "baller" would use these pads). Try going with something like GT Sports from Cobalt Friction, for a street car that is tracked.

Also, since you didn't mention the type of fluid that you're using I'll assume that you're still using street type brake fluid. For fluid, I would recommend Castrol SRF or Endless RF-650. I have had good experiences with both fluids. They do cost more than other brake fluids, but that shouldn't be an issue for you.
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 05:45 PM
  #9  
Reid's Avatar
Global Moderator
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 11,470
Likes: 0
From: Yokohama, Japan
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (PatrickGSR94)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PatrickGSR94 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I noticed a slight difference when I first put it on, but I guess now I've gotten used to it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

What fluid and pads are you using?
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 05:47 PM
  #10  
Reid's Avatar
Global Moderator
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 11,470
Likes: 0
From: Yokohama, Japan
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Kiniku Chunks!!!)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kiniku Chunks!!! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have seen the firewall flex. I am sorry let me re=phrase that. I have seen the brake booster flex. Where does it exactly go? Do you have a pic of it on your car?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Don't worry about the brake booster flexing, when you still have a lot of room for improvement with your brake pads and brake fluid.

The brake pads will make the most noticeable difference.
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 07:21 PM
  #11  
rukawa1one's Avatar
As long as I dont have to take out any more Metal Gears
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,267
Likes: 0
From: Socal, CA, USA
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Kiniku Chunks!!!)

u cant use a cusco one, its designed for RHD cars
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 08:28 PM
  #12  
PatrickGSR94's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Active Streak: 60 Days
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,063
Likes: 59
From: Nowhere and Everywhere
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Reid)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Reid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What fluid and pads are you using?</TD></TR></TABLE>

AutoZone pads and rotors, and Valvoline SynPower fluid. My car is no longer tracked so no use spending extra money on high-performance stuff.

Like I said, I only put it on there because it was given to me for free.
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 08:56 PM
  #13  
Muckman's Avatar
Moderator in Chief
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 9,506
Likes: 7
From: Buffalo, NY
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Reid)

Pretty soon your going to have people addressing brake pedal flex before tackling the obvious fluid and pads. lol
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 04:59 AM
  #14  
Kiniku Chunks!!!
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Muckman)

I am a baller, don't hate appreciate. Bunch of stiff asses, get your noses out of your own asses, jesus mary mother of god.

Well Like I said, I am running ebc greenstuff brake pads and normal brake fluid. I am not looking to hit up a track, I orginally asked where the damn cusco master brake cylinder brace went. Let me rephrase before I get my *** chewed out. Where does it bolt on to specifically???

But I got my answer already.

Thanks guys for your time.
Lighten the expletive up. You guys are about as stiff as a fucken dead squirrel.
Reply
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 07:44 AM
  #15  
Reid's Avatar
Global Moderator
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 11,470
Likes: 0
From: Yokohama, Japan
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Kiniku Chunks!!!)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kiniku Chunks!!! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am a baller, don't hate appreciate. Bunch of stiff asses, get your noses out of your own asses, jesus mary mother of god.

Well Like I said, I am running ebc greenstuff brake pads and normal brake fluid. I am not looking to hit up a track, I orginally asked where the damn cusco master brake cylinder brace went. Let me rephrase before I get my *** chewed out. Where does it bolt on to specifically???

But I got my answer already.

Thanks guys for your time.
Lighten the expletive up. You guys are about as stiff as a fucken dead squirrel.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ballin' outta control with your 1994 Integra with EBC brake pads. LOL!
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 04:19 AM
  #16  
Kiniku Chunks!!!
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Reid)

Hater!!!
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 07:03 PM
  #17  
Reid's Avatar
Global Moderator
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 11,470
Likes: 0
From: Yokohama, Japan
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Kiniku Chunks!!!)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kiniku Chunks!!! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hater!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

You seem to think that you have something that someone would be jealous of.
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 07:39 PM
  #18  
Tornadom's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,096
Likes: 0
From: Northern, CA
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Reid)

I run brembo slotted (just slotted, not drilled) rotors, Goodridge stainless lines, and Hawk HP Plus pads. I can't see/feel a need for a MC brace. Maybe I am not running the best of equipment, but I think it will suffice for now.
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 01:36 PM
  #19  
Presto800's Avatar
B*a*n*n*e*d
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 931
Likes: 0
From: Redmond, Wa, USA
Default

Good god anyone who calls people haters, and calls themselves ballers are GHEY!
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:58 AM
  #20  
tnez's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 672
Likes: 0
From: from H-TOWN to the BAY AREA
Default Re: Cusco Master Cylinder Brace??? (Reid)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Reid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Ballin' outta control with your 1994 Integra with EBC brake pads. LOL!</TD></TR></TABLE>

haaa.. real ballers drive RHD's
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JJexpress
Honda Prelude
4
Apr 4, 2009 07:22 PM
mattmw88
Honda Prelude
4
Mar 31, 2008 06:08 PM
justforkicks
Acura Integra
4
Sep 10, 2006 11:47 AM
ILcrxsi1
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
4
May 28, 2006 01:27 PM
MrIllegalX
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
2
Aug 24, 2003 06:27 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:08 AM.