I have a 92 civic cx hatch
i have stock brake system and want to upgrade buut i dnt kno what exactly to get

i guess ima go with si brake system or integra
i dnt want drilled or slotted rotors so my question is

can someone give me a detailed list for what i need to complete the job
THANK YOU

 

get a front and rear GSR swap

 

Get 94-01 Integra Front and Rear brakes, then use a 15/16 or bigger MC and corresponding BB. I would also recommend steel braided brake lines, good pads, and good rotors.

 

what would be the diff btw doing a full GSR brake swap with upgraded pads and rotors

or

simply doing a rear disc brake conversion (found on many jdm parts sites) followed (slowly thereafter) by a master cylinder, rotor, line and pad upgrade??


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EL Vap133 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...or bigger MC and corresponding BB.</TD></TR></TABLE>

noob says: whats BB??

 

Umm, you're going to need some actual goals other than "i have stock brake system and want to upgrade buut i dnt kno what exactly to get," otherwise you'll just be pissing into the wind.

What do you use the car for? How much power are you making, and how much does the car weigh with driver? What existing problems with your current braking system are you looking to address? What is your budget?

 

planning on putting a b16a2 w 75 shot of nos and plan on racing it everyweekened and driving it daily.... need something that will last me and not too expensive,,,, if possible.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jugodmyko &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">planning on putting a b16a2 w 75 shot of nos and plan on racing it everyweekened and driving it daily.... need something that will last me and not too expensive,,,, if possible.</TD></TR></TABLE>
"Racing it every weekend" is not specific. Neither is "not too expensive."

If I had a B16A in a '92 CX, I'd probably put 16CL14VN calipers on 10.3" rotors up front with a set of good pads (FMSI D621), and leave the drums in the rear. A proportioning valve from a '93-95 2dr EX non-ABS and a 7/8" master cylinder will complete the package.

Cheap and adequate.

Don't forget to upgrade tires. They are the most important part of the braking system.

 

hum... my ?s still hang in the wind... i feel so unloved LOL


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bacardiboi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what would be the diff btw doing a full GSR brake swap with upgraded pads and rotors

or

simply doing a rear disc brake conversion (found on many jdm parts sites) followed (slowly thereafter) by a master cylinder, rotor, line and pad upgrade??


noob says: whats BB??</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

that's cuz you're a noob, jk

 

what is the difference between changing to discs or keeping the drums in the back?

im guessing discs are better but drums is the cheaper way to go????

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jugodmyko &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what is the difference between changing to discs or keeping the drums in the back?

im guessing discs are better but drums is the cheaper way to go????</TD></TR></TABLE>
There is generally no difference in braking. A rear disc conversion alone won't do anything for you if you aren't upsizing the fronts as well, which through weight transfer do the majority of the braking and dissipate most of the heat.

The advantages of discs are better friction material selection, better heat dissipation, and easier maintenance. Some people think they look better too.

The disadvantages are that they do weigh over 7lbs more per side than drums, and of course staying with the drums is free while the disc conversion will cost you money and time. They also perform no additional braking function over drums in the vast majority of applications (not all) and the hand brake doesn't work as well either.

 

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There is generally no difference in braking. A rear disc conversion alone won't do anything for you if you aren't upsizing the fronts as well, which through weight transfer do the majority of the braking and dissipate most of the heat.

The advantages of discs are better friction material selection, better heat dissipation, and easier maintenance. Some people think they look better too.

The disadvantages are that they do weigh over 7lbs more per side than drums, and of course staying with the drums is free while the disc conversion will cost you money and time. They also perform no additional braking function over drums in the vast majority of applications (not all) and the hand brake doesn't work as well either.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The best brake mod is upgrading the pads and tires.