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10-20-2017, 04:02 AM | #1 |
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Firewall Bracing For MC?
I see many of you use firewall mounted master cylinders. And suggestions regarding how should I brace the firewall and mount the MC to prevent flexing during brake application?
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10-20-2017, 08:38 AM | #2 |
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Re: Firewall Bracing For MC?
A few of us have used CPP's booster/master mount kit, which triangulates the firewall and dash. Very strong. Prior to that, I had a 2nd Gen Camaro booster/master and it was supported adequately. If I were staying with it still, would probably fab another support bracket to dash though.
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10-20-2017, 08:35 PM | #3 |
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Re: Firewall Bracing For MC?
The cpp system is really nice and braced
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10-22-2017, 05:21 AM | #4 |
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10-22-2017, 08:49 AM | #5 | |
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Some of the cons are the existing brace/bracket needs to be cut out under dash. And really minor you will need to add your brake light switch of your choice. JT from SC |
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10-22-2017, 12:22 PM | #6 |
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Re: Firewall Bracing For MC?
I’ve pulled brake pedal assemblies from 03 and newer GM vans and pedal assemblies from Jeep TJ’s. The Jeep was spread out a little more probably not needing firewall reinforcing, but the bracket itself seems a little weak. The GM van pedal is about as beefy as it gets, bolt it up and go.
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10-20-2017, 10:56 PM | #7 |
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Re: Firewall Bracing For MC?
I used a piece of plate about a foot square on the inside of the firewall on mine when I had the firewall mounted mc. Had the pedal bracket tied into the dash too. Never had a flex problem. I had a mastercylinder/booster and pedal assembly out of some rig I scrapped out but can't remember what. I just remember the booster was big and ugly but worked great.
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