chimchimm5

Does anyone have any data comparing a 6th gen stock disk/drum brake setup (with ABS preferrably) vs one that did a rear disk conversion? (please include pad info)?

AutoXer

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There's not going to be an appreciable difference. Most of the braking is done on the front of the car. Rear disks do more for linear pedal feel than braking distance. If you're looking for more stopping power, get brembo blanks on the front with Hawk or PBR/Axxis ultimate pads.

POE

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There's not going to be an appreciable difference. Most of the braking is done on the front of the car. Rear disks do more for linear pedal feel than braking distance. If you're looking for more stopping power, get brembo blanks on the front with Hawk or PBR/Axxis ultimate pads.

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or put some integra rotors and calipers on the front of your civic

litterbox

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or put some integra rotors and calipers on the front of your civic</TD></TR></TABLE>
With an upgraded mc and bb.

POE

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With an upgraded mc and bb.</TD></TR></TABLE>
most deff,
hey and u will need new brake fluid too.

chimchimm5

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Well here's the deal, I actually did that already.

Using the same wheels/tires, I replaced just the front rotors with Brembo blanks and used PBR metal masters (I need cold stopping power too, this is a street car). Now my front activates ABS very quickly and I feel more braking dive but I have no idea if I've actually improved braking distance or not.

That's why I want to see data.

AutoXer

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Now my front activates ABS very quickly and I feel more braking dive but I have no idea if I've actually improved braking distance or not.

That's why I want to see data. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Brakes stop the wheel, tires stop the car. You will only stop as fast as your rubber will allow. Obviously you have more than enough clamping power if your ABS is kicking in.

sohcvtec1995

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Brakes stop the wheel, tires stop the car. You will only stop as fast as your rubber will allow. Obviously you have more than enough clamping power if your ABS is kicking in.

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exactly. get some good tires and then your car will stop better.

Tyson

no one i know who has made the change from drum to disc has ever noticed a difference.

your PBR pads are making your fronts brake more than youre used to. ease off the brakes.