will GSR calipers mount on EX/SI brackets?
03-16-2007, 05:56 AM
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Re: will GSR calipers mount on EX/SI brackets? (WakeSpliter)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WakeSpliter »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">did a search, but i can't seem to find this information anywhere.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Then you werent reading...or not using your eyes.
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Yes
Then you werent reading...or not using your eyes.
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Yes
03-16-2007, 07:39 AM
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Re: will GSR calipers mount on EX/SI brackets? (WakeSpliter)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WakeSpliter »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">did a search, but i can't seem to find this information anywhere.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If your Civic does NOT have ABS, then GSR calipers have slightly larger pistons than
your EX calipers (Civic EX NON ABS = 54mm & GSR = 57mm). Increasing the piston
diameter in the front will alter your brake bias and shift it forward. Shifting brake bias
forward results in longer overall stopping distances because the rears aren't meeting
their potential before the fronts lock. And since the two calipers are identical (except
for the piston & pad), there are absolutely no benefits whatsoever. The only thing I can
think of that would work out in your favor would be the fact that the Integra's brake pad
is less expensive than the Civic EX.
It's not a wise swap...
If your Civic does NOT have ABS, then GSR calipers have slightly larger pistons than
your EX calipers (Civic EX NON ABS = 54mm & GSR = 57mm). Increasing the piston
diameter in the front will alter your brake bias and shift it forward. Shifting brake bias
forward results in longer overall stopping distances because the rears aren't meeting
their potential before the fronts lock. And since the two calipers are identical (except
for the piston & pad), there are absolutely no benefits whatsoever. The only thing I can
think of that would work out in your favor would be the fact that the Integra's brake pad
is less expensive than the Civic EX.
It's not a wise swap...
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