Rear disc conversion
Wanderer
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Not so Sunny Cali
mhm i know what you mean. my goal was to still be able to tuck them under a 14" wheel (car is my DD so i ride on 14" steelies/snowtires in the winter. current summer set are 14" but i'm on the prowl for some perfect 15x7's)
tightest clearance ever hahaha:
which chassis are you on right now? i might be able to recommend some cheaper, just as effective upgrades.
-Luke
tightest clearance ever hahaha:
which chassis are you on right now? i might be able to recommend some cheaper, just as effective upgrades.
-Luke
I would like something a little better than the stockies. Maybe something from a GSR or 99-00 Si or something. Nothing to elaborate. Just something slightly better than what I'm running now.
'Till All R one!!
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From: San Diego, CA
Im gettin ready to purchase the rear disc conversion for my EJ, Im having trouble figuring out what to purchase.
Some vendors say it come with brake lines and some say without???? (confused)
I've also heard people say if you swap to rear disc you also have to change out your brake booster, master cylinder and calipers to Integra parts. Is this correct?
Can't I use my existing parts and the calipers that already come wit the conversion??
After I have made the purchase is there any maintenance I need to do with the conversion before installing?? Like new rotors, etc....
Thanks for the help
Some vendors say it come with brake lines and some say without???? (confused)
I've also heard people say if you swap to rear disc you also have to change out your brake booster, master cylinder and calipers to Integra parts. Is this correct?
Can't I use my existing parts and the calipers that already come wit the conversion??
After I have made the purchase is there any maintenance I need to do with the conversion before installing?? Like new rotors, etc....
Thanks for the help
When I did my conversion, I did change the master cylinder, as the extra volume alows for more brake fluid and will make sure you don't have to press the brake pedal all the way down for normal braking. The others that've done this, know what I mean.
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From: Bmore
i swapped mine about a year ago. one thing to watch out for when swapping...
if you get rear trailing arms from an older integra, the cables won't line up properly (too much slack) , and you'll have to use the larger integra trailing arm bushings (which are a lot easier to replace off the car btw)
the new cables i bought were for a 95 si 47560-SR3-933, 47510-SR3-933
replaced the prop valve off same model 46210-SR3-962 direct fit.
But have not done the master cylinder, and have had NO adverse effects, and pedal does NOT feel soft.
my .02¢
if you get rear trailing arms from an older integra, the cables won't line up properly (too much slack) , and you'll have to use the larger integra trailing arm bushings (which are a lot easier to replace off the car btw)
the new cables i bought were for a 95 si 47560-SR3-933, 47510-SR3-933
replaced the prop valve off same model 46210-SR3-962 direct fit.
But have not done the master cylinder, and have had NO adverse effects, and pedal does NOT feel soft.
my .02¢
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The m/c really doesn't replaced unless you go to a larger set of front calipers. Just change the prop valve to the 40/40.
The SI civic, and Integras have that valve.
The larger m/c for EX civic from around 90 up or preludes will interchange, and some are 7/8 and some are 15/16.
For the EX front disc you need the 7/8 and for the larger caliper Integra, use the 15/16.
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The SI civic, and Integras have that valve.
The larger m/c for EX civic from around 90 up or preludes will interchange, and some are 7/8 and some are 15/16.
For the EX front disc you need the 7/8 and for the larger caliper Integra, use the 15/16.
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pew pew pew
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From: teh az
i have a 98 ex the master cyclinder is the same as the one that is on the civic si so i was going to leave that the same.
the prop 4040 prop valve has different ways that the hard lines connect do you think that i would be ok with the stock one?
the prop 4040 prop valve has different ways that the hard lines connect do you think that i would be ok with the stock one?
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What about the brake lines from the proportioning valve to the rear? Are they supposed to be swapped or are they the same size and only the last 2 feet or whatever is supposed to be swapped? Thanks. I want to do this to my 95 civic dx.