Once upon a time a front and rear strut brace would be the first mod you’d do to a Japanese performance car, and if you’ve ever owned and modified more than a few Japanese cars you’d most likely have bought a Cusco brace at some point in time. The EVO IX already has a 3-pont front strut brace. I did consider a very expensive and now rare Ralliart brake master cylinder stopper but the Cusco brace has one built in, so it was a no-brainer.


Rear brace went on first, and as expected from Cusco, perfect fitment, just a pleasure to install.


Same goes for the front. Perfect, easy, love it.


Note the cutout on the brake master cylinder stopper for the cable. Awesome design and attention to detail.