I just finished doing my 5 lug & brake swap and was trying to figure out why my brakes arent as sensitive as they once were before the swap. Bled the system twice and still not like it was. The brakes are really low for some reason

Are they any upgrades to the MC or the brake booster needed when swaping to itr brake system??

btw:swap went into 2000 Civic em1
Thanks guys

 

bump

 

I think you have to install the proportioning valve from the car you got the brakes from.

 

proporting valve and bigger master clyender and possibly new booster

 

u dnot need a prop valve cause ur si is the best without bending new lines, no need for it, however u do need a bigger MC u need the R one or a GSR for better results, but ur si might be good ebnought also, nut sure. try bleeding ur lines again to get all the air out!!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Si Equals Yes &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think you have to install the proportioning valve from the car you got the brakes from.</TD></TR></TABLE>


this is a wrong statement ... i have run this setup on 4 different si's and the only upgrade you need is to buy a 2001 integra Type R master cylnder .. it is a direct bolt on and once your done bleeding the system (the right way) you will have a high and very firm brake petal ... i am doing one of these swaps today and i will be installing the master as i have mentioned ... maybe i will take some pics and post it


btw i get these master cylnders for $100 new oem

 

if his car has rear drum then yes he will neeed a prop valve

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DC2jdmIntegra &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if his car has rear drum then yes he will neeed a prop valve</TD></TR></TABLE>

actually it wont ... that is a roumer that alot of people think is true .. many people run the regular prop valve with a 5 lug or even just a rear disc setup and autoX with it and have no problems at all ... there is a old thread that explains why you don't need to change it .. i will try to look for it and post a link to it later

 

SO basically the Honda technicians don't know wtf they are doing ?

 

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who said i am not one?

 

Because you'd be asian and living in japan.... I meant ''honda engineers'' ...

 

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yeah but you didnt say engineer

 

*performs mind wipe on Stripped Honda*


~~I did say honda engineers~~

.... and when I snap my fingers... you'll be a canary....

*snap*

 

honda didnt make 2 different prop valves for no reason..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DC2jdmIntegra &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">honda didnt make 2 different prop valves for no reason.. </TD></TR></TABLE>

i have tried it both ways there is no difference ... i am not going to change your mind so change it if you want to .. they are not that expencive