Big Brake Bolt-on kit for EF,who's got it
03-04-2002, 12:09 PM
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Big Brake Bolt-on kit for EF,who's got it
looking to possibly upgrade the brakes on my EF,right now,im thinking of using 90-91 EX 10.2 front rotors and 92+ up Si rear discs,anyway,are there any company out there or anyone using bigger brakes on thier EF,like 13" rotors up front?
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03-04-2002, 03:11 PM
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Re: Big Brake Bolt-on kit for EF,who's got it (D-Man)
13" rotors would probably need a 17" wheel to clear em. Plus they're just more stopping power than you'll ever need in a Civic.
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They sell two kits, one to convert to 11" rotors with Integra calipers, and one to convert to 11" rotors with Wilwood 4-piston calipers. There are a few different types of rotor available for each.
For the rear you would do best to convert to '90-'91 CRX Si rear disks. You'll need the complete trailing arm/hub/spindle assembly plus the rotors, calipers, hydraulic lines and parking brake cables. If you want to get bigger rotors then you can get another kit from fastbrakes.com that consists of an 11" rotor with a bracket to space the stock caliper further out. Combine that with the CRX trailing arm etc and you got 11" rears.
In order of importance though, I'd start with the fronts.
Fastbrakes.com =
They sell two kits, one to convert to 11" rotors with Integra calipers, and one to convert to 11" rotors with Wilwood 4-piston calipers. There are a few different types of rotor available for each.
For the rear you would do best to convert to '90-'91 CRX Si rear disks. You'll need the complete trailing arm/hub/spindle assembly plus the rotors, calipers, hydraulic lines and parking brake cables. If you want to get bigger rotors then you can get another kit from fastbrakes.com that consists of an 11" rotor with a bracket to space the stock caliper further out. Combine that with the CRX trailing arm etc and you got 11" rears.
In order of importance though, I'd start with the fronts.
03-04-2002, 03:32 PM
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Re: Big Brake Bolt-on kit for EF,who's got it (D-Man)
you dont need rear disks... most of your braking is up front... rear disks add more weight, more weight = slower
if you want nice looking rear disks go head otherwise just focus on your fronts...
if you want nice looking rear disks go head otherwise just focus on your fronts...
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Re: Big Brake Bolt-on kit for EF,who's got it (D-Man)
I have the 11's, front and back (FASTBRAKES). Just upgraded when everything needed replacing. I know the debate about the usefulness of increasing brake size, but I LOVE them. The tire stops the car be damned, the brake FEEL is much improved. I've had them on for over a year now. Just DO NOT get the EBCheesy greens. They SUCK ***. I haven't to tried them on the track, but I will this year. If you're worried about weight, get the Wilwood's, they're lighter than the stockers. Just my opinion, HTH Kerry
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