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[CRUISN]

After looking at the design of a BCS (brake cylinder stopper) I though it would pretty simple to make my own and save a few dollars.

I have all necessary materials and tools on hand (at work ) so i got stuck into it after taking some measurements of my wagon.

Used some 6 X 25mm flat bar for the horizontal section, bent an offset into it, drilled two holes, one for attatchment to the panel, the other to clear a 10mm bolt. Welded a nut for the bolt adjustment and added another to lock it.

So far.........







Ive now started on the vertical section that mounts behind the proportional valve.

[N/A_EJ22]

I have a very n00b question here. What does a BCS actually do? and what are its benefits? Looks good other wise................even if i dont know what it does haha

[Soop]

Mate, that looks awesome. What did it cost? $10 and 2hrs? I might have a crack myself.

[CRUISN]

It gives you a more solid brake pedal feel as it stops the firewall from flexing when you apply the brakes firmly as the booster is mounted to the firewall.

Mate, that looks awesome.
What did it cost? $10 and 2hrs?

I might have a crack myself.

Zero dollars. Actually work paid me to do it

[N/A_EJ22]

ooohhhhh right. Thank you for enlightning me lol. Sif work "paid" you to do it. Shouldnt you of been working?

[CRUISN]

Sif work "paid" you to do it. Shouldnt you of been working?

Uhuh they did. My job is breakdown maintenance so if nothing is breaking down i have spare time to kill.

[N/A_EJ22]

And they dont care if you do your own thing when theres nothing else to do? I guess my jobs similar, iI just read magazines and the trading post most of the time haha

[twinturbosubaru]

Nice one, be keen to see the finished product as right now it's not doing that much for you until you put the brace on. Keep pictures coming though, would be worth putting into the DIY section when completed I think. Regards Paul

[alexGT]

groupbuy!!

[Rob]

groupbuy!!

I was thinking the same thing, as i have no welding skills, If CRUISN is up for it....

[CRUISN]

Nice one, be keen to see the finished product as right now it's not doing that much for you until you put the brace on.

Thanks,

That pic of the bar mounted was only for illustration only purposes. It'd do pretty much stuff all like that.

groupbuy!!

You cant buy what costs nothing to make.

I "may" be able to make some more up, see how this one turns out first.

[Mav]

i got mine for 90 bucks. i can say i have noticed a difference but you only notice it under HARD braking. will work well when i get the dba rotors etc nice buildup man cant wait to see your results

[B4TT]

Nice to see someone else having a crack at this, I am working with a mate of mine at the moment (he is an engineering student so he has the welder etc ) to make one of these up . Nice work man it looks really good

[CRUISN]

Nice to see someone else having a crack at this.

In all honesty, theres really not much to these. Im interested to see how you go about yours.

Phase 2 complete, the vertical support that mounts behind the proportional valve. This was made using 4 X 50mm flat bar with the holes measured off the bracket for the proportional valve.











These two pieces will be welded together. I think its a bit more solid this way than having them bolted together. Then a triangular gusset will be added between the vertical and horizontal pieces on the master cylinder side.

[Soop]

Mate that's awesome work. You really should make a couple up. I'd give you $50 for your time .

[CRUISN]

After this one is done and tested, and im bored at work i may make a few more.

[Soop]

Powder coat them too mate. They'd charge what, $20 for 2dozen. It looks better and is more durable than pain as well.

[CRUISN]

Powder coat them too mate.
They'd charge what, $20 for 2dozen. It looks better and is more durable than pain as well.

Already one step ahead.

I have access to a powdercoat setup for free, only does gloss black.

[Soop]

Niiice. Can't wait for the finished product.