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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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Default another drum (EF) to disc (DA) conversion question

i searched and they're almost all about the actuall swap. I have an 88 crx and 92 integra rear discs. yes i know they'll fit.
i've already upgraded the fronts to the 'teg brakes and am now considering the "worth" of the rear drum to disc conversion. (yes, i have everything to do the swap, mc, booster, porp. valve etc..) In a racing application, mainly the Honda challenge H1 class, does this conversion make a worthwhile difference or should i just stay w/ the drums w/ good shoes and sell the rear discs to use the money for something else? I'm not in a position that i need every 10th of a second right now, i just want to get out there and play as soon as i can.
thanx guys

also, if i do just stay w/ the fronts, do i need to use the teg mc or booster or porp valve at all?
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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changing rear pads/rotors is easier than changing rear shoes/drums

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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 06:43 PM
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very true but drums are simple as well. i'm just trying to figure out this. if there is no diff. then i will sell them and use the money for other necessary equipment. if there is worthwhile diff. then i will use them.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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I have done the swap before on my ITA car and didn't think the performance gain was worth the effort of the swap. Yes, you don't have to adjust the rear brakes like you do with a drum system but that is just part of my quick race weekend routine anyway. My street '89 CRX Si has the front Integra brake swap but I didn't bother with the rear nor have I done it on the rear of my F Prod racecar even though I have had the conversion parts sitting in the garage for years.

I will stick with the drums until they prove to be a problem then maybe switch them. The rear pads are so small they really don't do much other than the swap adds some weight and requires less minor maintenance.
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