Krnbk2

I posted this in the ITR forum but I wasnt sure if that was the better place to go.

any info is appreciated, thanks


[Modified by krnbk2, 11:08 AM 4/7/2003]

Krnbk2

well the guys in the itr forum says its most likely USDM master cylinder... now my problem is, why isnt this matching the hard lines in my civic

Krnbk2

no one can confirm what kind of m/c this is?????

Kalokohan

Looks like an ITR master cylinder. In order to install that, you will need the booster as well. Also, if that is truly an ITR MC, then it was made for ABS which means you need to do some line flaring. Good luck!

Krnbk2

WTF... I just spent 20 minutes reading the "X brakes fit on Y car" thread and like 10 People said ITR booster and m/c bolt on to an ek with NO MODS..... btw, i have the booster, just didnt post it. I dont understand this ****....

Kalokohan

They are right. You don't necessarily need to modify anything but if you have a NON-ABS EK, then you will have to flare one of the lines going into your ITR MC that was made for an ABS equipped vehicle. I bought an Integra RS 15/16" NON-ABS to avoid having to flare any lines.

Krnbk2

do you know of any "how-to's" on how to flare the line. Im not going to spend any more money on a new booster/cylinder.

im so frustrated

White Lightnin

I did this before and it is a pain in the ***. I broke off the stud coming off my first booster b/c I torqued it too much. I now have a new one that I havent installed yet.

How to:

-Remove stock booster and MC. 4 bolts on the firewall, clip on pedal, and two hard lines

-Insert new MC/booster combo. Redo the 4 bolts and the clip on the pedal

-One line should match up to the MC fine. The other will not. Reattach the one that matches up. Then cut off the fitting on the other line. You will need a new fitting that will fit into your new MC. Slip this fitting onto the line you just cut. Then flare the line so the fitting cant come off. Reattach the second line and you're done

You can find a flaring tool at your local auto parts store. Its not too hard to do.

Krnbk2

but will the original line be long enough? I need to reroute it around the booster right?

fcuked

That's the USDM ITR brake booster...i have that exact same one (came with my 5 bolt). I put my 5 bolt on, but didn't put the prop valve/mc/bb because i didn't have time. From research you are supposed to buy a tool and bend your brake lines so that they fit your prop valve, since they don't really line up. It's a special tool that allows you to bend the tubes without breaking them.


[Modified by Junior., 1:49 PM 4/7/2003]

Krnbk2

this is not what im saying, the problem is... the itr m/c is almsot identical to my stock 13/16th's one. the problem lies in the fact that the inlets for the two are on completely opposite sides and it doesnt look like the original brake line be long enough

White Lightnin

When I bent mine it was long enough. The lines are really flexible, just dont kink them.

Krnbk2

ok even though it is snowing here with like 4-5inch on the ground, i went to take a look to see how long the line really is... You guys are right, it will be long enough. Thanks a lot for everyones help, i really appreciate it