Those who are familiar with JDM ITR's (specifically 96spec) know if 96spec brakes are just as good as the 98spec ITR brakes?

I don't need the answer that I already know... 4-lug bolt pattern vs. 5-lug bolt pattern.

I would like to know if any brake mechanical parts are different between the two. And, of course, the performance difference between the two. (eg master cylinder, brake lines, change in design, calier size, etc., etc., etc.)

Thanks.

 

96 jdm itr brakes use the same rotor caliper set-up as the usdm gsr...if you use the 98 jdm itr brakes you have to use the axles as well...the axle nuts are 36mm...not 32 like ctr and usdm itr...hope this helps

 

So, you're saying that 96spec ITR brakes = USDM GSR brakes? Why would they even bother putting on different bolt pattern (4x114.3mm) on those then? Also, AFAIK, 96spec brakes perform just as well as 98spec brakes... but what you're saying is that 96spec brakes are only good as GSR brakes. I'm confused.

 

i'm guessing that the 4x114 will not let the rim flex as much under hard cornering. but yeah.. the pads are the same 96 itr = usdm gsr pads..

 

what about the size of the center cap , where the rim goes mounted .??
is the 98 spec r differen then us itr ??

 

yup. its true, same size. whats wierd however is that the 96 suspension still uses the larger R wheel bearing, like all other years, which is a good thing. the master cylinder looks like it could be different/bigger, but i can't be sure.

 

i'm under the impression that wheel bearings between all model tegs are the same... considering i've used a knuckle from a gsr, with a 5 bolt ITR hub, and wheel bearing from acura parts...

correct me if i'm wrong, but i'm pretty damn sure they're all the same.

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No.

 

Sorry, I'm not following what you're trying to say.

 

english muthafucka... speak it.

 

I guess that's another way of putting it.

 

never mind !!

 

So... what are the differences between 96spec and USDM GSR brakes?

We covered:
1. Different lug pattern (4x114.3mm vs. 4x100mm)
2. Master Cylinder (???)

What else?

 

let see , if i can explain it right ! went i had the 5 lug done on my civic , they ran in to a problem. the problem was that the front itr rims wouldnt fit .so in order to solve it they had to open the center part of the rim,in order to fit.This was done to the front rims ,and the explanation for all of this was that some people attent to put some type of 0 rings in the center caps. regarless what ever it was they had to modified some in order for the rims to sit properly , any one has any ideas ??

 

looks like you're right. the part number for the bearings is the same. me. ouch.

 

I think the problem you ran into was some moron before you fiddled with the centercaps for whatever reason and that led to problems for you.

Yet another reason why idiots should leave stuff alone if they don't know what they're doing.

 

some say its for a tight fit, but oh well what can you do right ? the only thing that may also affect me is that went i buy some other rims .like right now im looking for 2 front ones ,for drag . to see if i really dont have to be modified

 

i think he's talking about the hubcentric rings, for anyone who's confused.

 

thanks that was the closest that i could describe it and yes i know !

 

brakes!

 

96spec ITR brakes are the same as the GSR's and the Civic's. Honda's theory was that, the brakes on the GSR are good enough. Now they have a lighter car so it should be fine. But nope.... so they upgraded the brakes when it came out in the US in 97 and the 98spec.

 

Thanks, Wai! That's probably the exact answer that I was looking for (more or less).

Cos - scratch 96spec brakes idea.

 

i think i udnerstand what you're saying now. you're saying that since you have 98 spec 5 lug the hub is different, and they had a hard time getting your 5 lug wheels on (maybe because they arent 98 spec?). so what your asking is that if theres a difference between the 98 & pre 98 spec in terms of what size hubcentric ring to use?

 

yes ! they use 01 itr wheel (gun metal)