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The only person who has rear discs is the Hondawerx swap car. Maybe Greg knows what you need.
If I had to guess (this is a good guess):
Hubs and spindles
Discs
E-brake cables
Calipers
There's probably some brackets or fasteners you'll also need.
I would check a junk yard for an EP3. Just remove the entire lower arms of the suspension. They should bolt right in.
If I had to guess (this is a good guess):
Hubs and spindles
Discs
E-brake cables
Calipers
There's probably some brackets or fasteners you'll also need.
I would check a junk yard for an EP3. Just remove the entire lower arms of the suspension. They should bolt right in.
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Rep Power: 0 From what I've been told... the 5th gen civics had rear disc brakes, also the preludes are possible donors. But... theoretically, they should bolt right in... theoretically.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by Deejai35
From what I've been told... the 5th gen civics had rear disc brakes
From what I've been told... the 5th gen civics had rear disc brakes
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by Bogus1
IMO I would just go with a conversion kit either from AEM or Willwood.
IMO I would just go with a conversion kit either from AEM or Willwood.
I heard somewhere that the 6th Gen AEM conversion Kit fits our car.
Is that true?
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Rep Power: 356 You may want to Upgrade the Brake booster and the Master cylinder and adjust the brake Bias Front to rear. Just like suspension, your braking system needs to be tuned to work at their Optimum potential.
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Rep Power: 350 ive been in the process f doing these for a while im still piecing the things together. Im going for the rear conversiojn from the 02 SI but im still debating if i want to get the rear AEM rotors since i have the front already
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Rep Power: 379 hey reddragon, i think you should get the aem rears to match...i wanna get the 4 piston wilwood fronts then later get the rear discs and the 2 pistons in back. and just convert the rest from stock
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Rep Power: 313 Originally posted by macrossranma
as far as i know no stock rear disc brake fit our car except acura 1.7el which is only available in Canada that can bolt rite on our car
as far as i know no stock rear disc brake fit our car except acura 1.7el which is only available in Canada that can bolt rite on our car
How much are the Wilwood big brake kits going for?
yeah, the 5th gen EX's had rear disks as options... I even see EX sedans with rear disk in that generation, very nice.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by djlutchi
TRY 99-00 SI.....OUR FRONT BRAKE STE UP IS IDENTICAL...REAR I THINK IS TOO
TRY 99-00 SI.....OUR FRONT BRAKE STE UP IS IDENTICAL...REAR I THINK IS TOO
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Rep Power: 0 hey guys. i think that four wheel discs are must on any "serious" car. why honda wishes to skimp on the rears with drums is beyond me. probably for the same reason that they continue to use a sorry sohc motor in our cars when just about every competitor in the class sports a dohc motor. anyway, aem is supposed to make a pretty decent set-up. as a previous post mentions though, i have only seen the kits for earlier model civics. i am not sure whether these will fit on a 7th gen. one other heads up>>>>>>if your still rolling stock wheels (like me) the rear disc conversion will not work. i am told that you need at least 16 in. wheels for the rotors to clear. i would love to change mine, but for that price i'll give my '02 ex to my girlfriend and put the money towards a whole new car. take care.
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Rep Power: 313 Originally posted by luckynumbernine
if your still rolling stock wheels (like me) the rear disc conversion will not work. i am told that you need at least 16 in. wheels for the rotors to clear. i would love to change mine, but for that price i'll give my '02 ex to my girlfriend and put the money towards a whole new car. take care.
if your still rolling stock wheels (like me) the rear disc conversion will not work. i am told that you need at least 16 in. wheels for the rotors to clear. i would love to change mine, but for that price i'll give my '02 ex to my girlfriend and put the money towards a whole new car. take care.
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. i originally had some pretty big plans for my 02 ex. then i had the realization that after all the money and time spent voiding my warranty, i could just have easily saved up and made a down payment on another car that would start out just as good or better than the ex. i am partial to honda though, and am seriously considering the si (american si). the styling has really grown on me, i love the interior, the gas mileage is good, and it only requires 87 octane horse p*ss. my lil brother has a 2002 spec-v that will knock the socks off of any stock civic for roughly the same price of an ex. only thing is, his car requires premium fuel and gets horrible mileage. the si seems to have everything i want: dohc, 4 wheel discs, sunroof, ac, etc. plus the seats and steering wheel are fantastic. many people bag on the new si for being such a dog. i see it like this, is the si a racecar? HELL NO. but what honda is (not including the nsx)? hondas are sought after because of their resale value and the potential that their engines ahve to withstand some pretty heavy modification and power levels. while the b16's and b18's are highly sought after motors, i like the new k series. i rarely drive to the grocery store at around 7500 rpm anyway. 
. i originally had some pretty big plans for my 02 ex. then i had the realization that after all the money and time spent voiding my warranty, i could just have easily saved up and made a down payment on another car that would start out just as good or better than the ex. i am partial to honda though, and am seriously considering the si (american si). the styling has really grown on me, i love the interior, the gas mileage is good, and it only requires 87 octane horse p*ss. my lil brother has a 2002 spec-v that will knock the socks off of any stock civic for roughly the same price of an ex. only thing is, his car requires premium fuel and gets horrible mileage. the si seems to have everything i want: dohc, 4 wheel discs, sunroof, ac, etc. plus the seats and steering wheel are fantastic. many people bag on the new si for being such a dog. i see it like this, is the si a racecar? HELL NO. but what honda is (not including the nsx)? hondas are sought after because of their resale value and the potential that their engines ahve to withstand some pretty heavy modification and power levels. while the b16's and b18's are highly sought after motors, i like the new k series. i rarely drive to the grocery store at around 7500 rpm anyway.
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Rep Power: 0 We are working on both front and rear brake kits that will fit inside the stock 15" wheels. The front will upgrade you to a 2-piston aluminum caliper, a 10.5" slotted/plated rotor, braided stainless lines and high performance pads (brackets and hardware also included). The rear will be a single piston caliper with a built in parking brake and matching sloted/plated rotor. The rear will be available for both drum to disc and disc to disc (there will be separate kits for ABS and non-ABS). Should have these ready in early summer.
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Rep Power: 379 don't we already have 2 pistion in the front?, wait yes we do... one on each side... stock... and what is the point of making them fit on our car with stockies on, there is no point because our shitty firestones don't have enough grip to hold the road... if you arn't serious about you handeling, you should already have some upgraded rims...
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Rep Power: 313 Originally posted by HondaLuver
don't we already have 2 pistion in the front?, wait yes we do... one on each side... stock... and what is the point of making them fit on our car with stockies on, there is no point because our shitty firestones don't have enough grip to hold the road... if you arn't serious about you handeling, you should already have some upgraded rims...
don't we already have 2 pistion in the front?, wait yes we do... one on each side... stock... and what is the point of making them fit on our car with stockies on, there is no point because our shitty firestones don't have enough grip to hold the road... if you arn't serious about you handeling, you should already have some upgraded rims...
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Rep Power: 350 Originally posted by mark@ssbc
We are working on both front and rear brake kits that will fit inside the stock 15" wheels. The front will upgrade you to a 2-piston aluminum caliper, a 10.5" slotted/plated rotor, braided stainless lines and high performance pads (brackets and hardware also included). The rear will be a single piston caliper with a built in parking brake and matching sloted/plated rotor. The rear will be available for both drum to disc and disc to disc (there will be separate kits for ABS and non-ABS). Should have these ready in early summer.
We are working on both front and rear brake kits that will fit inside the stock 15" wheels. The front will upgrade you to a 2-piston aluminum caliper, a 10.5" slotted/plated rotor, braided stainless lines and high performance pads (brackets and hardware also included). The rear will be a single piston caliper with a built in parking brake and matching sloted/plated rotor. The rear will be available for both drum to disc and disc to disc (there will be separate kits for ABS and non-ABS). Should have these ready in early summer.
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Rep Power: 379 also it doesn't matter if they are slotted or there are more pistons... it is all about the surface area that is covered and how well they are ventelated... if you just upgrade your brake pump... forgot name, but you will increase your braking alot with out any other mod....
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by luckynumbernine
hey guys. i think that four wheel discs are must on any "serious" car. why honda wishes to skimp on the rears with drums is beyond me. probably for the same reason that they continue to use a sorry sohc motor in our cars when just about every competitor in the class sports a dohc motor.
hey guys. i think that four wheel discs are must on any "serious" car. why honda wishes to skimp on the rears with drums is beyond me. probably for the same reason that they continue to use a sorry sohc motor in our cars when just about every competitor in the class sports a dohc motor.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by mark@ssbc
We are working on both front and rear brake kits that will fit inside the stock 15" wheels. The front will upgrade you to a 2-piston aluminum caliper, a 10.5" slotted/plated rotor, braided stainless lines and high performance pads (brackets and hardware also included). The rear will be a single piston caliper with a built in parking brake and matching sloted/plated rotor. The rear will be available for both drum to disc and disc to disc (there will be separate kits for ABS and non-ABS). Should have these ready in early summer.
We are working on both front and rear brake kits that will fit inside the stock 15" wheels. The front will upgrade you to a 2-piston aluminum caliper, a 10.5" slotted/plated rotor, braided stainless lines and high performance pads (brackets and hardware also included). The rear will be a single piston caliper with a built in parking brake and matching sloted/plated rotor. The rear will be available for both drum to disc and disc to disc (there will be separate kits for ABS and non-ABS). Should have these ready in early summer.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by RedDragon333
why make them work with the 15 in wheels.
why make them work with the 15 in wheels.
Yeah, there are lightweight, forged 17s but there is a wider selection of forged 15/16s and a better tire selection for 15 and 16 inch rims compared to 17s and up.
I say we NEED a better braking system that will work with 15s.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by RedDragon333
why make them work with the 15 in wheels. Im looking at a company that makes those rotors huge. Thats one of the things i love about mmy front brakes is the size of the rotor. I think you should upgrade those rear rotors a few in.
why make them work with the 15 in wheels. Im looking at a company that makes those rotors huge. Thats one of the things i love about mmy front brakes is the size of the rotor. I think you should upgrade those rear rotors a few in.
FX2 front Big Brake kits (each includes a new aluminum 2-piston caliper):
a 12" rotor kit (requires 17" or larger wheels)
a 13" rotor kit (requires 18" or larger wheels)
Both of these are available for 1992-03 Civics.
FX4 front Big Brake kits (each includes a new aluminum 4-piston caliper):
a 13" rotor kit (requires 18" or larger wheels - may fit some 17s)
This is available for 1992-03 Civics.
Rear disc to disc big brake kit (includes a single piston caliper with built in parking brake):
a 12" rotor kit (requires 16" or larger wheels). This is avaiable for 1990-03 Civics.
We are developing the following new kits:
FX2 front Big Brake kits (includes a new aluminum 2-piston caliper):
a 11" rotor kit (fits in stock 15" wheels)
Rear drum to disc conversion kits:
a 11" rotor kit (fits in stock 15" wheels) - this will be available for both ABS and non-ABS
a 12" rotor kit (requires 16" or larger wheels) - this will be available for both ABS and non-ABS
I'm not sure what years these new kits will be available for yet.
If anyone gets the NOPI Street Performance magazine, there's a couple feature cars in the latest issue with our stuff on them (an Integra and a Civic). You can also look at the project vehicles page on our website to see what we've done (there's a couple APC cars on there).
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Rep Power: 350 Originally posted by mark@ssbc
We already offer larger rotor kits for the Civic. Right now we have the following available:
FX2 front Big Brake kits (each includes a new aluminum 2-piston caliper):
a 12" rotor kit (requires 17" or larger wheels)
a 13" rotor kit (requires 18" or larger wheels)
Both of these are available for 1992-03 Civics.
FX4 front Big Brake kits (each includes a new aluminum 4-piston caliper):
a 13" rotor kit (requires 18" or larger wheels - may fit some 17s)
This is available for 1992-03 Civics.
Rear disc to disc big brake kit (includes a single piston caliper with built in parking brake):
a 12" rotor kit (requires 16" or larger wheels). This is avaiable for 1990-03 Civics.
We are developing the following new kits:
FX2 front Big Brake kits (includes a new aluminum 2-piston caliper):
a 11" rotor kit (fits in stock 15" wheels)
Rear drum to disc conversion kits:
a 11" rotor kit (fits in stock 15" wheels) - this will be available for both ABS and non-ABS
a 12" rotor kit (requires 16" or larger wheels) - this will be available for both ABS and non-ABS
I'm not sure what years these new kits will be available for yet.
If anyone gets the NOPI Street Performance magazine, there's a couple feature cars in the latest issue with our stuff on them (an Integra and a Civic). You can also look at the project vehicles page on our website to see what we've done (there's a couple APC cars on there).
We already offer larger rotor kits for the Civic. Right now we have the following available:
FX2 front Big Brake kits (each includes a new aluminum 2-piston caliper):
a 12" rotor kit (requires 17" or larger wheels)
a 13" rotor kit (requires 18" or larger wheels)
Both of these are available for 1992-03 Civics.
FX4 front Big Brake kits (each includes a new aluminum 4-piston caliper):
a 13" rotor kit (requires 18" or larger wheels - may fit some 17s)
This is available for 1992-03 Civics.
Rear disc to disc big brake kit (includes a single piston caliper with built in parking brake):
a 12" rotor kit (requires 16" or larger wheels). This is avaiable for 1990-03 Civics.
We are developing the following new kits:
FX2 front Big Brake kits (includes a new aluminum 2-piston caliper):
a 11" rotor kit (fits in stock 15" wheels)
Rear drum to disc conversion kits:
a 11" rotor kit (fits in stock 15" wheels) - this will be available for both ABS and non-ABS
a 12" rotor kit (requires 16" or larger wheels) - this will be available for both ABS and non-ABS
I'm not sure what years these new kits will be available for yet.
If anyone gets the NOPI Street Performance magazine, there's a couple feature cars in the latest issue with our stuff on them (an Integra and a Civic). You can also look at the project vehicles page on our website to see what we've done (there's a couple APC cars on there).
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