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Old 01 September 2012, 11:10 PM
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Hi guys,
Just out of curiosity what are the brake stoppers for ,were do they go.
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Old 01 September 2012, 11:13 PM
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its more for a classic if honest, the bulkhead on a classic isnt the strongest and when you press the brake pedal it can flex and move the master cylinder, not a lot but it can, so you fit a brake stopper to the inner wing to act like a strut brace for the master cylinder to stop it moving.
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Originally Posted by JDM_Stig
its more for a classic if honest, the bulkhead on a classic isnt the strongest and when you press the brake pedal it can flex and move the master cylinder, not a lot but it can, so you fit a brake stopper to the inner wing to act like a strut brace for the master cylinder to stop it moving.
hth
Crikey! Never heard of chocolate bulkheads before.
Old 01 September 2012, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JDM_Stig
its more for a classic if honest, the bulkhead on a classic isnt the strongest and when you press the brake pedal it can flex and move the master cylinder, not a lot but it can, so you fit a brake stopper to the inner wing to act like a strut brace for the master cylinder to stop it moving.
hth
Cheers mate n thanks for clearing that up
Old 01 September 2012, 11:29 PM
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You should notice a difference on your car with one fitted, Martin.
Old 01 September 2012, 11:33 PM
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Made no difference whatsoever on my Blob. Save your money.
Old 01 September 2012, 11:33 PM
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I've got a newage one for sale £25 posted if you are wanting one
Old 02 September 2012, 12:57 AM
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Brake stoppers make huge difference on the classic shape and is a worthwhile mod, the newage cars a built stronger and won't really benefit from it as much.
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Just put half a house brick under the middle pedal, that should stop you braking.
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Got one fitted along with braided hoses, massive difference. I have a classic BTW.
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