I just ordered a set of SIR rear discs to do a rear disc conversion and I have a question. Does anyone know what pads and rotors I will need to order for these? Are they the same as an 92-95 ex/si or are they different? Also does anyone know if the SiR front brake setup is larger than the 95 dx hatch brakes?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Blazin Civic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just ordered a set of SIR rear discs to do a rear disc conversion and I have a question. Does anyone know what pads and rotors I will need to order for these? Are they the same as an 92-95 ex/si or are they different? Also does anyone know if the SiR front brake setup is larger than the 95 dx hatch brakes?</TD></TR></TABLE>

you can either use 92-95 ex/si pads or 90-01 integras which are the same. the difference between the sir front brake setup and 95 dx hatch is the caliper brand name: nissin and the size of the rotor.

 

All 88-00 integras, civics, CRXs and del sols (except Integra/Civic Type R) use the same rear disc brakes. It doesn't matter which rotors or pads you get...

The SIR NON ABS front brakes are identicle to the 93-94 EX 2dr, 99-00 Si 2dr, 94 Del Sol VTEC (all NON ABS of course). Both the calipers and rotors are larger (10.2") than the regular (9.4") civic front brakes. The larger SIR calipers require a larger 7/8" master cylinder to match (regular civic is 13/16"). If you have a 92-95 civic, you can get that MC from any Non ABS 93-95 EX 2dr, or a 94 only Del Sol VTEC (it bolts right onto your existing booster).

Something worth noting is that you will pay a premium for SIR/EX front brake pads. Even though they are smaller than Integra brake pads, they cost about $20 more. I suggest you get Integra front brakes, and a 15/16" master cylinder from a 91 civic EX 4dr (it will bolt directly on too). The integra brakes have a slightly larger piston, but are externally identical to the SIR brakes....

Good luck.

 

PS: All ABS civics/sols already have the larger 10.2" front brakes that are identicle to the integra...

 

If I keep the stock brakes up front and just run the SiRs in the rear what master cylinder and prop valve will I need? 15/16 and 40/40?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Blazin Civic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> If I keep the stock brakes up front and just run the SiRs in the rear what master cylinder and prop valve will I need? 15/16 and 40/40?</TD></TR></TABLE>

you can either use the 15/16 or 7/8. Also you can keep the 40/30 prop valve but it is not required but recommend to get at least the 40/40 prop valve.

I have the 7/8 MC w/ 40/30 prop valve and rear disc for almost 4 yrs now and no issues.

 

IF YOU KEEP YOUR STOCK FRONT BRAKES, YOU DON'T NEED TO CHANGE YOUR MASTER CYLINDER.

The 92-95 Si has a small 13/16" master cylinder with rear disc brakes (and so do I), and you don't hear anybody complaining about that. If you hear people talk about a mushy pedal after a rear disc swap, it is because they failed to bleed all the air out of their brake system. When you do a rear disc swap, the only thing you need to change out is your proportioning valve (and even that isn't absoloutly necissary according to some).

 

So the stock 96 dx hatch MC is a 13/16?

 

All 88-00 civics with 9.4" front discs have a 13/16" MC...