Rear disc conversion complete (pics)
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Originally Posted by dru106
I already got the parts I need off an Si and im gonna install myself and i was wondering if any of you guys done it on a sedan. I seen a couple on a coupe but what about a sedan?? The only thing i think i might have some trouble is the ebrake cable.....Im not sure if it would be too long or too short.... 
Sorry, just had to post that. Good luck on your convert.And if you don't know that an Acura EL is a rebadged/slightly upgraded Civic .. then read So what IS an Acura EL anyway?
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Rep Power: 314 si rear brakes on a sedan has been done by some one on this site (guy had a sedan) not sure who though.. post PICS when you done..
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Rep Power: 346 ^^haha....easier said then done. I went to the junkyards and they barely had any parts off an Si rear disc and seats. Imagine an EL...you will never find one lol
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Originally Posted by exclusive_vtec
how much did u get it for... i want to do the same thing for my coupe... how long will it take u to install it... anyways post a mini DIY with pics when ur done goodluck
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Just don't forget to change the proportioning valve... the car won't feel good and will actually brake worse unless that's changed
Might want to take a look at the SI's Master Cylinder also, I'm not sure but it probably has a larger bore then the stock Civic's.
Might want to take a look at the SI's Master Cylinder also, I'm not sure but it probably has a larger bore then the stock Civic's.
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Rep Power: 0 AFAIK, the hatch uses an electric distribution system so it doesn't have a valve for purposes of this discussion. You'll probably need the Acura EL valve or something similar because if you use the stock Civic valve you won't have enough pressure to the rear discs (your brakes will become very biased to the front)
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Originally Posted by sabbathiel
AFAIK, the hatch uses an electric distribution system so it doesn't have a valve for purposes of this discussion. You'll probably need the Acura EL valve or something similar because if you use the stock Civic valve you won't have enough pressure to the rear discs (your brakes will become very biased to the front)
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Originally Posted by SkipBarber
someone covered this already, all the proportioning valves are the same, regardless of brake system. coupe/sedan/si/el all the same part # for the proportioning valve.
The EX has the same valve as an Accord LX
The LX has the same valve as the Element
The DX has it's own valve that isn't shared with anything else
sounds like someone looked up one part number and then didn't bother to look at the part
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Rep Power: 346 Ok....I got it installed today. It was a lot easier than i expected...The only problems was the left ebrake cable was kinda short and i only bolted 2 of the 3 brackets that are on there and the other i just used zip tie lol...And the other problem was the right side brake line that connects to the rubber hose, it was leaking a bit. But after drivin it for a while it stopped so its good now 
. And yes it feels a lot better and no it doesnt lock up in the rear.....Ill have pics tomorrow........
. And yes it feels a lot better and no it doesnt lock up in the rear.....Ill have pics tomorrow........ 
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Rep Power: 0 mm.. i would have called up a canadian honda dealership, told them the parts i needed and have them shipped to me.. im sure they would have done it... for the right price..
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Originally Posted by Shlomo
so $350ish is a good price at a junkyard?
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Originally Posted by sabbathiel
How are they the same valve across the line? The Civic EX/LX/DX all use different valves...
The EX has the same valve as an Accord LX
The LX has the same valve as the Element
The DX has it's own valve that isn't shared with anything else
sounds like someone looked up one part number and then didn't bother to look at the part
The EX has the same valve as an Accord LX
The LX has the same valve as the Element
The DX has it's own valve that isn't shared with anything else
sounds like someone looked up one part number and then didn't bother to look at the part
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Originally Posted by opto_isolator
THIS post own3z you!
If the EL uses valve 46210-S5A-912 and your car has that valve then you’re good to go...
However my car (a 2004 EX) has valve 46210-S5A-812 (whoops, that’s not the same valve now is it) and valve 46210-S5A-922 is what I have seen referenced as belonging to the Civic LX (the 46210-S5A-912 valve is what I’ve seen as the DX valve)
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Rep Power: 403 it doesn't matter, it feels fine on my 01 ex with the rear disc conversion... '
dru, ur *** is lucky... if u didn't come with my to get my stuff for my swap u would have never found them....
stop this valve crap... you don't need it.. shi t..
dru, ur *** is lucky... if u didn't come with my to get my stuff for my swap u would have never found them....
stop this valve crap... you don't need it.. shi t..
