sidewayz2013

Heya guys. I've got a 1999 Civic LX sedan, with a stock powertrain. I recently swapped my front brakes with Integra front brakes. When I did, I used Stoptech stainless steel lines made for an Integra, and as far as I know, that's what I was supposed to do.

But I don't know the best way to secure the lines, as there is a lot of extra length on them. I don't want to be stuck with a broken line, so I'd like to know if I need to straighten them, and how to secure them. Pics below.

Right side:


Left side:




The bracket the goes on the knuckle is bolted down on both sides, despite not being pictured for the left.

Thanks for your help in advance.

theYBLEGAL

The integra front calipers are the same as the civic front calipers. (Or at least, my 2000 EX coupe has the same size, 99% sure sedan does too)

Use stainless lines for a civic. Banjo and flared fittings are same, if you were thinking otherwise.

You can make your own lines too... AN Adapters & AN Hose Ends and Hose | AN Plumbing

NewCarScent

Brake lines are vehicle specific, so you're supposed to get them for whatever chassis they will go on.

What you can do it run them so that they loop around the strut and secure them with wire ties.

Make sure that there is enough slack so that they don't bind when you are at full lock both left and right.

98civdx

You should have used lines for the civic.

Really all you can now is, A, replace the lines, or B, just zip tie them to the fork or something to keep them out of the way. Just insure you leave a some for movement.

tony_2018

I usually follow the same path as the old one.

sidewayz2013

Hm. When I was researching months ago, I'd thought I read that the Integra banjo fittings for the caliper end of the line were a different size than the Civic. So I got those.

I mean, they went in fine, both sides of the lines installed and held fluid no problem, and I haven't seen any leaks. The only concern I had was the length.

I could get the lines for the Civic EX. Money isn't a huge issue at the moment, but if I can still reliably use the Integra lines without fear of them leaking, I'd rather save that money.

I will probably use zip ties lol

98civdx

Unless it's a track car or something, I wouldn't worry to be honest.