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Old 09-10-2019, 10:03 AM   #4887
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Originally Posted by CrowsFeast View Post
This may be a dumb one but how much is the master cylinder brace actually needed? I don't recall ever hearing about them in other vehicles I've owned but suddenly with the 86 it seems like anyone who goes with stainless lines also gets a master cylinder brace.

Is the OEM setup really that flimsy? Does it really increase pedal feel that much? I don't suppose there's any side-by-side video showing the comparison? Has anyone had the master cylinder bend/break off without reinforcement?
It isn't needed. I have not heard of it bending or breaking. The brace provides a little better feel while threshold breaking, thereby improving the driver's ability to modulate at the limit. I didn't notice much difference other than that. It's nice, but not a big deal. I wouldn't bother if you don't threshold brake.
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