Help...NO BRAKES!
10-22-2006, 08:03 PM
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I have had the same problem on my honda's, my rear left drum would leak. It got on my wheel and ruined the inside of my rim.
Just swith ur's out to GSR rear discs. For what it will cost you to replace all that stuff, spend a few extra bucks and get discs.
They are less hastle, and they will improve your braking.
Just swith ur's out to GSR rear discs. For what it will cost you to replace all that stuff, spend a few extra bucks and get discs.
They are less hastle, and they will improve your braking.
all rear discs from a 90-91 CRX Si, Civic EX Sedan will fit you EF hatch (and will not need a larger proportioning valve)
10-23-2006, 03:35 AM
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All great info and help guys...I really appreciate it...any input is helpful.
Jaje...or any of you...do you have any info/sites that have a "how-to" of how to do the brake conversion? Is this a costly and "involved" thing? Let me know, thanks!
Jason
PS> You called it an "EF" hatch...it's a 90 Si?
Jaje...or any of you...do you have any info/sites that have a "how-to" of how to do the brake conversion? Is this a costly and "involved" thing? Let me know, thanks!
Jason
PS> You called it an "EF" hatch...it's a 90 Si?
10-23-2006, 10:57 AM
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rear disc is a good upgrade, i just did mine for 300 plus new brake pads and some upgrade crossdrilled slotted that my friend gave me, i also rebuilt the calipers in the rear when i did it they were a bit tricky, i think they are a bit costy but there easy as pie to work on i redid my drums a year back and they still worked like shit im just not a drum guy i guess.
10-23-2006, 08:23 PM
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if you look in our faq's we have this:
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill.../Disc2Drum.htm
It's not too costly - you need the rear discs from a 90-93 teg (all where rear disc and the same size)...
You may want to upgrade the Master Cylinder to a 90/91 Civic Sedan EX or 90 Prelude Si (same kind as the Civic Ex Sedan - only civic that had rear discs). They are 15/16"
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill.../Disc2Drum.htm
It's not too costly - you need the rear discs from a 90-93 teg (all where rear disc and the same size)...
You may want to upgrade the Master Cylinder to a 90/91 Civic Sedan EX or 90 Prelude Si (same kind as the Civic Ex Sedan - only civic that had rear discs). They are 15/16"
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10-25-2006, 11:25 AM
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Ok...I was just curious about the conversion and found the following...let me know if I'm getting ripped off...
93 Integra Rear Right Trail Arm $75
93 Integra Rear Left Trail Arm $75
Two rear calipers $80 ($40 each)
Rotor's (New) - $18 each
Pads (New) - $22 a set
...plus brake cleaner...brake fluid...anything else?
...I'm curious about this because once it's done, replacing the rotors and pads is sooo much easier than drums and shoes.
Jason
93 Integra Rear Right Trail Arm $75
93 Integra Rear Left Trail Arm $75
Two rear calipers $80 ($40 each)
Rotor's (New) - $18 each
Pads (New) - $22 a set
...plus brake cleaner...brake fluid...anything else?
...I'm curious about this because once it's done, replacing the rotors and pads is sooo much easier than drums and shoes.
Jason
10-25-2006, 12:47 PM
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the other prices sound ok
but get the junkyard calipers and use them as trade ins (there's another word for them but can't remember right now) for a new rebuilt set of "loaded" calipers (meaning rebuilt and ready to go - and comes with pads)
do you plan on tracking the car? if so then do the brake lines with ss steel (resists stretching) and some DOT 4 non-synthetic brake fluid (ATE Superblue works well and is $10 a bottle)
while you have the RTA's out replace the bushings as the used ones or the ones on your car are probably bad
but get the junkyard calipers and use them as trade ins (there's another word for them but can't remember right now) for a new rebuilt set of "loaded" calipers (meaning rebuilt and ready to go - and comes with pads)
do you plan on tracking the car? if so then do the brake lines with ss steel (resists stretching) and some DOT 4 non-synthetic brake fluid (ATE Superblue works well and is $10 a bottle)
while you have the RTA's out replace the bushings as the used ones or the ones on your car are probably bad
10-25-2006, 01:21 PM
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the other prices sound ok
but get the junkyard calipers and use them as trade ins (there's another word for them but can't remember right now) for a new rebuilt set of "loaded" calipers (meaning rebuilt and ready to go - and comes with pads)
do you plan on tracking the car? if so then do the brake lines with ss steel (resists stretching) and some DOT 4 non-synthetic brake fluid (ATE Superblue works well and is $10 a bottle)
while you have the RTA's out replace the bushings as the used ones or the ones on your car are probably bad
but get the junkyard calipers and use them as trade ins (there's another word for them but can't remember right now) for a new rebuilt set of "loaded" calipers (meaning rebuilt and ready to go - and comes with pads)
do you plan on tracking the car? if so then do the brake lines with ss steel (resists stretching) and some DOT 4 non-synthetic brake fluid (ATE Superblue works well and is $10 a bottle)
while you have the RTA's out replace the bushings as the used ones or the ones on your car are probably bad
Tracking...you mean racing? If so, no...just an aggressive daily drive mostly. So no need for steel brake lines...overkill in my case I think. DOT-4...is that just for tracking? Would not DOT-3 suffice in my case?
Got a hint on where to get Bushing's?
Jason
(I know there are a lot of dumb question's...but just trying to cover all the bases...bare with me please)
10-25-2006, 04:40 PM
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Tracking...you mean racing? If so, no...just an aggressive daily drive mostly. So no need for steel brake lines...overkill in my case I think. DOT-4...is that just for tracking? Would not DOT-3 suffice in my case?
Got a hint on where to get Bushing's?
(I know there are a lot of dumb question's...but just trying to cover all the bases...bare with me please)