rear disk brakes
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From: stuart, fl, us
rear disk brakes
has anyone bought the rear disk brake conversion off hmotors? really are rear disk brakes better, as far as stopping performance ...i really want to do the conversion for looks as i dont like the rear drums..also does anyone know if i have to convert the master cylinder and the booster with this kit.. i searched but i didnt find any details on the hmotors crx rear brakes thanks
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From: Hook em
Re: rear disk brakes (89 civic si)
It'll be cheaper to get the rear disc for a DA.
Basically the conversion is for looks and easy changing brake pads....
You'll need a BB/MC from EX or DA... should bolt right on...
Basically the conversion is for looks and easy changing brake pads....
You'll need a BB/MC from EX or DA... should bolt right on...
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From: Kills, United States
Re: rear disk brakes (DC_RaceR)
these cars are light enough most track racers myself included don't do it.
upsides are looks and ease to work on if you can't deal with drums.
search around for using DA parts.
upsides are looks and ease to work on if you can't deal with drums.
search around for using DA parts.
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Re: rear disk brakes (Capt. Blonde Beard)
If I could have a do over with my disc brake conversion I would leave my drums on the back. The disc do not save any weight. They look better yes, they are easier to changes pads, yes but no performance gains.
In fact I would run my drums with the 1st gen HF drums which are aluminum thus making the drum brake setup lighter than the disc setup.
I also road race my car so I can attest to the performance on and off the track.
In fact I would run my drums with the 1st gen HF drums which are aluminum thus making the drum brake setup lighter than the disc setup.
I also road race my car so I can attest to the performance on and off the track.
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From: Sutherland, VA, US
Re: rear disk brakes (Capt. Blonde Beard)
Actually the drums are way lighter than the disks. When I did the conversion I could not believe how lighter the drums were when I took them off compared to the disks brakes when I carried them out fo the junk yard.
By the way you will need the ebarke cable as well.
By the way you will need the ebarke cable as well.
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From: Hook em
Re: rear disk brakes (89 civic si)
I did it on my CRX.. Love it... I don't care much about the weight...
DD car...
Going to do it on my hatch this weekend...
I usually spend at lease 3 hours change brakes on the drum.. Now 20 mins.
DD car...
Going to do it on my hatch this weekend...
I usually spend at lease 3 hours change brakes on the drum.. Now 20 mins.
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Re: rear disk brakes (CRX Toad)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX Toad »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If I could have a do over with my disc brake conversion I would leave my drums on the back. The disc do not save any weight. They look better yes, they are easier to changes pads, yes but no performance gains.
In fact I would run my drums with the 1st gen HF drums which are aluminum thus making the drum brake setup lighter than the disc setup.
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i agree
disks are not worth the hassle but its too late for me
In fact I would run my drums with the 1st gen HF drums which are aluminum thus making the drum brake setup lighter than the disc setup.
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i agree
disks are not worth the hassle but its too late for me
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