What do you guys think of my brake setup? (OE stuff)
11-22-2007, 06:25 PM
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What do you guys think of my brake setup? (OE stuff)
I drive a 96 Civic EX and all four corners are worn, trailing arm bushing is finished, ebrake cable is seized. I picked up SiR full suspension/brakes for $300. Am paying $200 for labour since I heard its not that easy especially since its winter time.
Front: Brembo Blanks w/ Hawk HPS (Damn they rape us for Brembo in Canada... paid 110 for the rotors and 65 for the pads).
Rear: Si trailing arms w/ Brembo Blanks w/ PBR Semi-Metallic [aka Metal Masters] (The store couldn't get the HPS pads in stock by this weekend which is the appointment I have with my mechanic).
What do you guys think of the Hawk HPS front and PBR MM rear? Bad mix or what? I really wanted a matching set but I am an impatient expletive. Should I try to go for PBR Ultimates, Hawk HPS rears, or just keep them since the rears are hardly used.
P.S. Tokico Blue Shocks are ******* garbage and its true... do it once or spend twice as much to do it right. I am lowered on H&R Sport if that matters. I am so tempted to ditch the rear (still using Honda front shocks because they are holding up) and switch to Koni Reds).
I am going to follow these instructions
Burnishing Instructions
1. After installing new brake pads, make 6 to 10 stops from approximately 30-35 mph applying moderate pressure.
2. Make an additional 2 to 3 hard stops from approximately 40 to 45 mph.
3. DO NOT DRAG BRAKES!
4. Allow 15 minutes for brake system to cool down.
Front: Brembo Blanks w/ Hawk HPS (Damn they rape us for Brembo in Canada... paid 110 for the rotors and 65 for the pads).
Rear: Si trailing arms w/ Brembo Blanks w/ PBR Semi-Metallic [aka Metal Masters] (The store couldn't get the HPS pads in stock by this weekend which is the appointment I have with my mechanic).
What do you guys think of the Hawk HPS front and PBR MM rear? Bad mix or what? I really wanted a matching set but I am an impatient expletive. Should I try to go for PBR Ultimates, Hawk HPS rears, or just keep them since the rears are hardly used.
P.S. Tokico Blue Shocks are ******* garbage and its true... do it once or spend twice as much to do it right. I am lowered on H&R Sport if that matters. I am so tempted to ditch the rear (still using Honda front shocks because they are holding up) and switch to Koni Reds).
I am going to follow these instructions
Burnishing Instructions
1. After installing new brake pads, make 6 to 10 stops from approximately 30-35 mph applying moderate pressure.
2. Make an additional 2 to 3 hard stops from approximately 40 to 45 mph.
3. DO NOT DRAG BRAKES!
4. Allow 15 minutes for brake system to cool down.
11-22-2007, 07:08 PM
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Re: What do you guys think of my brake setup? (crawlin)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crawlin »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are you going to switch out the master cylinder? makes a bit of a difference.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I agree, get a 15/16" mc off of a 1989 ex wagon. Autozone sells them.
Modified by ek forever guy at 9:20 PM 11/22/2007
I agree, get a 15/16" mc off of a 1989 ex wagon. Autozone sells them.
Modified by ek forever guy at 9:20 PM 11/22/2007
11-22-2007, 07:18 PM
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Re: What do you guys think of my brake setup? (ek forever guy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I agree, get a 1" mc off of a 1989 ex wagon. Autozone sells them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i think ur talkin about the 15/16" mc for the civic ex wagon
I agree, get a 1" mc off of a 1989 ex wagon. Autozone sells them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i think ur talkin about the 15/16" mc for the civic ex wagon
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Re: What do you guys think of my brake setup? (ek forever guy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I agree, get a 1" mc off of a 1989 ex wagon. Autozone sells them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
only 1" master is the integra type-r
15/16" from the 1988 civic SEDAN EX not wagon.......and that only works on NON ABS honda civics
you can go integra but you need the booster too
only 1" master is the integra type-r
15/16" from the 1988 civic SEDAN EX not wagon.......and that only works on NON ABS honda civics
you can go integra but you need the booster too
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