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Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Stopper(Brace)

PostPosted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:04 pm
by -=HaZ=-
Hi Guys,

Do we know if one the above exists for the BL 5 Liberty(2005-2007)? The Cusco website doesn't appear to list a part number for the BL5 sedan, only the BP5 wagon non turbo???

http://www.cusco.co.jp/en/pdf/Brake%20m ... subaru.pdf

Is there an alternative? Grimspeed??

Re: Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Stopper(Brace)

PostPosted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:12 pm
by Kekotic
The cusco will fit your car.

Re: Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Stopper(Brace)

PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 1:09 am
by Stu
Yes BP5 is the wagon and pretty much identical to the BL5 sedan. I've got this one on my BL5 (2008)
http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/part/cusco/brake-cylinder-stopper/liberty-bl-sedan-03-09 (ignore the part number listed it's actually Cusco part# 684-561)

There's also another Cusco version also for BL5/BP5 which combines a strut brace with the master cyl support 8) (part# 684-54B-ALN or 684-54B-ATN)
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Re: Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Stopper(Brace)

PostPosted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 12:44 pm
by Out6ack
If you've used one of these braces (of any brand) could you give a bit of feedback about it?
Wanting to know if they make a noticeable difference in a normal everyday street/traffic situation - Not track.
Cheers.

Re: Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Stopper(Brace)

PostPosted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 2:59 pm
by bigBADbenny
I've got the separate Cusco stopper.

It stops the master cylinder moving, a tiny bit from a tiny bit.

Its 90% bling, but possibly worth it for the 10% or less performance improvement.

The standalone stopper is said to be more effective than the strut brace integrated unit, but dont let that "stop" you :)

Anyone got the Laile unit in gold want to swap for my blue Cusco unit?

Re: Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Stopper(Brace)

PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 6:42 pm
by Out6ack
Thanx for that Benny.
I got a quote from CarMods for the Cusco one -$135 plus postage.
I'm not spending $150+ for a very marginal improvement in feel. If a used one becomes available for a decent price, great, otherwise I think I'll give it a miss.
Damn spongy brake pedal pisses me off tho..
(Fluid was changed this time last year at reputable brake place, so shouldn't have air :?

Re: Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Stopper(Brace)

PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 7:25 pm
by bigBADbenny
Maybe try bleeding the lines, braided hoses and then a stopper :)

Re: Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Stopper(Brace)

PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:44 am
by LorrenK
Braided lines. You'll feel those a lot more than a cylinder stopper on the street. Or new brake package outright it it's worth that much money to you.
I have the brace/stopper and as above, it's 90& bling, 9% handling/steering feel, 1% (if that) brake feel.

Cylinder stoppers are track orientated bits of gear. They're for getting a better feel and performance of that last 3-5% of absolute braking. Off the track they're just cool bling 8)

Re: Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Stopper(Brace)

PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:42 am
by bigBADbenny

Re: Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Stopper(Brace)

PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:24 am
by Out6ack
Ah missed that.
Thanx Benny.
PM'ed.
(Ordered a 6 pack of HEL from Paul@STT yesterday :D )