Chase Bays Honda/Nissan/Mazda/Mitsubishi Single Piston Brake Booster Delete

The Chase Bays Brake Booster Eliminator (BBE) offers a transformative braking experience, delivering consistent performance and precise control. Under light to moderate braking (10-80%), the pedal feel remains comparable to that of a well-tuned booster setup, ensuring familiar handling. However, when maximum braking is required (81-100%), the BBE shines, providing a firmer pedal response that allows for improved modulation and greater control during heavy braking scenarios. This setup is particularly favored by performance enthusiasts looking to balance lock-up and maximize braking thresholds. Consistent Performance One of the standout features of the BBE is its ability to provide consistent braking performance every time you engage the pedal. Unlike traditional booster setups that may introduce variability, the BBE maintains the same braking response, allowing for easy modulation of brake levels. With proper installation, you can expect your vehicle to stop just as effectively as it would with a booster. Addressing Common Concerns A prevalent misconception about eliminating the brake booster is that it leads to a stiff pedal that hampers comfortable driving. This discomfort often stems from improper design and setup rather than the absence of the booster itself. To achieve optimal pedal feel and control, it's essential to have a properly sized master cylinder that matches your brake pedal ratio, utilize an adjustable bias valve for rear brake adjustments, and equip your vehicle with performance brake pads that provide rapid clamping force. Chase Bays offers a complete range of components necessary for an effective setup. Compatibility with Larger Calipers The BBE is particularly effective when paired with larger calipers, and Chase Bays has extensive experience in this area. Having tested the kit for over eight years and serving more than 2,000 satisfied customers, the BBE has proven to enhance braking performance consistently. Master Cylinder Considerations It’s important to note that increasing the master cylinder bore size can lead to a stiffer pedal feel. For instance, using a 1-inch bore master cylinder with an OEM pedal and no booster can result in excessive pedal effort, making braking difficult. Without a booster, braking becomes more direct and raw, leaving less room for error in a poorly designed setup. The pedal ratio must align with the master cylinder’s output volume to optimize pedal feel and braking function. To ensure compatibility, Chase Bays requests chassis details to recommend the perfect master cylinder size for your OEM pedal ratio. If the ratio hasn't been measured for your specific chassis, additional measurements may be necessary. Bigger Master Cylinder: Harder pedal feel, more difficult to push, and shorter travel. Smaller Master Cylinder: Softer pedal feel, easier to push, and longer travel. Perfect Master Cylinder: The ideal choice from Chase Bays, providing medium stiffness, optimal travel, and comfortable normal braking. Maximum braking requires slightly more effort but offers enhanced control, reducing the risk of locking up the brakes. Rigorous Product Testing Chase Bays sets itself apart by conducting on-track testing to ensure optimal performance for the BBE setup. Using precise calculations based on your specific chassis input, the team determines the appropriate master cylinder size. Unlike competitors that offer poorly designed adapter plates without a master cylinder or clevis, Chase Bays provides a fully developed solution, minimizing guesswork and ensuring a comprehensive product. Brake Lines and Single Output Design The BBE kit features a single outlet master cylinder, which is not compatible with factory brake lines typically designed for dual, triple, or quad output systems. While some may perceive this single outlet design as a risk, it's important to note that most OEM master cylinders function as single-feed internally, presenting a similar risk. Regardless, always use high-quality brake lines that are free from interference with moving parts. Brake pressure output is determined by the master cylinder bore size. Even with multiple outputs, pressure is controlled internally, meaning that having a single outlet will not compromise braking power or performance. Weight and Space Savings The BBE kit is remarkably lightweight at just 1.38 lbs, compared to a master cylinder and booster setup, which can weigh between 10-20 lbs, plus an additional 30+ lbs if ABS is removed. This significant weight reduction is particularly advantageous for those looking to clear larger engine components or accessories, such as turbochargers, downpipes, or intakes. Expect over 3 inches of space savings in all directions and a 7-inch decrease in length, allowing for a more efficient engine bay layout.