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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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will ex aem big brake kit ( usineg oem caliper adn relocater)work on a dx..
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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no. the ex's are bigger and have different calipers
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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I sort of new that that but will the ex big brake kit using the dx calipers work. on my dx
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sohcvtec1995 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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Why not? if its a complete bbk, then it replaces everything right? Will EX brakes fit on the DX?
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 05:17 AM
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so the only diffference is the rotor and the caliper. so if I get exrotor and caliper they will bolt right up to the dx hub
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 05:20 AM
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 05:24 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vadersi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so the only diffference is the rotor and the caliper. so if I get exrotor and caliper they will bolt right up to the dx hub</TD></TR></TABLE>

No, you'll have to get the EX steering knuckle as well. The caliper bolts onto the knuckle in a different spot on the ex obviously because the rotor is larger. Just get GSR brakes up front if you're doing all that.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 06:51 AM
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ok to keep stock knuckles what should i do caliper adn rotor wise..
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 07:06 AM
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Default Re: differance between dx an ex front brakes (vadersi)

Unless the big brake kits come with adapter plates to extend where the caliper normally sits on the knuckle to accommodate the larger rotors... nothing.

Knuckles are easy to change depending on how much skill you have. I changed out my driver's side on my EK in about 45 minutes on the ground at 30 F in the snow.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 07:11 AM
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Ya I just did a wheel bearing in about 45 minutes, I have dx hatch and want to do better brakes, the best for the money, wht to do,, I only have stock 15"si wheels and plan on keeping them, isn't there a combo like vigor rotors adn nsx calipers on dx hubs... Im getting confused over all this...
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 08:10 AM
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Yea we arent talkin about puttin EX brakes on a DX. THat was just an example. So how well do the GSR brakes fit on the DX? can he just buy the GSR BBK?
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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you need to get the whole knuckle from the ex because the brackets (ex) will not fit ont the dx knuckles. ive tried. close fit but no cigar. the dx rotors are 9.2 and the ex are 10.2. plus what kind of power are you pushing a aem big brake upgrade is a waste of money unless you are running less than like 250hp unless your just going for looks but if you have the money you should do it i guess, heck i would if not i would just get like cross drilled/slotted rotors and sick pads, also i think theres a few cheaper big brake setups out there.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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Let's say the GSR BBK came with rotors, pads and calipers. This is a BBK intended to be put on GSR's, so that's what it is made to fit. If you put front steering knuckles from a GSR on your civic, you will be able to use the GSR brakes that go with them, therefore a BBK upgrade to the stock GSR brakes will work as well, but it'd be kind of pointless. I'm sure the upgrade from stock DX brakes to stock GSR brakes would be sufficient.

I did a quick search and found this thread to help out also.
<A HREF="https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=152884
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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Oh yea, dont get me wrong. im totally against BBKs unless it only for show or for mad *** roadcourse. Rotora Rotors, and Axxis pads work just fine!
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