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but what if you want to go big break kit in the back and front? do you only get the dc5 cables, ep3 spindles? and then get the ep3 brembo big brake kit or power slot.
i think SSBC makes a disc swap from the stock drums that is larger than the ep3 discs and has a 2 piston caliper. its msrp is around 700 for the rear. but you also need to run 17" rims. thats one option. or you could just get the powerslot rotors for ~300 bucks. But the oem rear caliper is small, and would prolly look really funny matted to a huge rotor.
ill post a few pics in this thread maybe this weekend.
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i dont think it would matter, since those kits are designed under the assumption that it is a straight swap, so the engineers know to make the mounting points for lines/cables the same as stock, or provide a new part. and IMO, ep3 cables are more than enough.
sweeteli99:
thats the good stuff right there.
get big brake kit from an ep3, their fronts is the same as ours, and so is the rears (now that you have rear disc). everything should line up, since basically your rear suspension is now the same as an ep3, all cables, etc.
I think the SSBC kit says you already need the discs. Its a size upgrade. The drum knuckles don't have any attachment points for calipers, the hubs are different (you can't mount a disc to it, meaning you'd need the knuckles, hubs and bearings along with everything disc relatedl. There's no way they can sell all that for $700.
^ I haven't really gotten on them to hard. SO far, braking in the city is 1000x better than stock, prolly cause Im actually using rear brakes now. The pedal is really firm - the ss lines and repetitive bleeding paid off. I'll let you know once i slam on em'.
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thats awesome! I was pretty much never going to do this mod because my rims cost $1300.00, and I thought to go rear disc you were forced to go 5 lug!!! Boilermaker, please PM me asap if you know of a junkyard selling the parts to do this!
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I got those aem big brake rotors on my rear brake setup, I'll post pictures as sson as I get my car back. it doesn't look that bad when you got those aem rotors all around.
fastbrakes.com is making a kit for the o1 civic ex that will be a direct bolt on rear disc brake conversion, and will include larger rotors for around $900.00. They are shooting for a Sept. release- or so they tell me...........
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hey guys i just got my ep rear discs today. some questions about the swap. The people at the junk yard cut the brake sensor lines, soo.... (1) can i use the ones that are currently on my drums instead? (2) is the tiny little bottle for the rear brake fluid enough for the discs? (3) rotors are rusted, should i simple use sand paper and just sand them down? (4) any warning signs i should take notice of after install? (5) list of difficulties i should take note of when installing? as in "what should i do before i do that". thats about it haha
1) yes
2) no, you should thoroughly flush your system
3) no, once installed and you start driving, take it easy and within 1-2 days they should look/feel normal. Mine were pretty bad.
4) yes, if you can't stop, you did it wrong.
5) no, it is a straight forward install. Be sure to check and recheck any and all bolts you removed.
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