are the rotors the same size between these two models? im planning on upgrading my rotors and pads on my dx, is it worth it on the dx model or should i swap to another setup? btw if been considering the full da swap but looking for some input. Any thoughts or recommendations would be helpful

 

Yes dx and si are the same..
definitely go with the front DA knuckles/rotors/calipers and rear CRX disc

 

what about hawk pads?? what is an aggressive street pad/rotor setup for a reasonable price?

 

I know in the CRX's the DX and Si's share the same brakes, but do the hatches also?

 

thinking of sticking with my dx fronts but upgrading to powerslot rotors w/ hawk pads and earls lines. Good street setup??? any thoughts?

 

If this is just for the street, don't waste your money on powerslot rotors they do nothing. Get a decent set of Brembo blanks and good pad and lines. you will be set to go.

Also DA knuckles will mess with your alignment, not recommended.

 

so i shouldnt waste money on rotors? what about just some ol fashion autozone rotors with good pads??

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ProJect:EF9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so i shouldnt waste money on rotors? what about just some ol fashion autozone rotors with good pads??</TD></TR></TABLE>

They will do just fine. That is what I ran on the road race courses until I upgraded. Slotted/drilled rotors really do nothing, I ran them on the race track and they didn't help cool them down. So I went with just some blanks.

 

sweet thanks that leaves me with more to spend on other things

 

what kind of rear setup do you recommend? later this rear i was planning on swaping for rear discs but then im also thinking da all the way around because i want to start hitting the tracks next year.

 

Get some EX knuckles from a 4 door sedan

 

Well upgrade the front with http://www.fastbrakes.com kit it goes for about $250 then you get your own calipers and rotors. Or 90-91 4door EX, either one is good.

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I would NOT recommend DA front knuckles. As far as swapping rear disc, I would keep my drums on if I knew what I know now.

I do highly recommend upgrading to the non-abs 260v booster and MC out of an Integra.

 

im assuming that i can get those out of the junkyard. what model am i looking for? da right but without abs correct?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ProJect:EF9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im assuming that i can get those out of the junkyard. what model am i looking for? da right but without abs correct? </TD></TR></TABLE> yep...go to the pick a part in El monte/Monrovia i picked mine up there...tons of 15/16 MC and BB it cost 34 bucks and like 27 i think with warrenty great upgrade...i just finished mine like three days ago

 

whats the main difference? what all do i need to get? just the mc and bb?any lines etc.?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX Toad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well upgrade the front with http://www.fastbrakes.com kit it goes for about $250 then you get your own calipers and rotors. Or 90-91 4door EX, either one is good.

I would NOT recommend DA front knuckles. As far as swapping rear disc, I would keep my drums on if I knew what I know now.

I do highly recommend upgrading to the non-abs 260v booster and MC out of an Integra. </TD></TR></TABLE>

All the advice crx toad is giving is dead on. The only reason to do the rear disk swap is for ease of maintenance. I put the Hawk ceramic pads on my wife’s evo, they work as good as the stock evo pads (they are really aggressive oem pads that only lasted 30,000 miles) and have little brake dust. They do make a little squealing under light braking low speed conditions.

 

Rear drums are cake Don't be intimidated.

 

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Any non-abs Integra. Like I said above the buck tag on it should say 260v. This is bolt on and don't have to change lines.

Also there has been some discussion about Insight backing plates being put on a CRX trailing arm thus making them way lighter that disc brakes. More to come on that if I can ever find another insight in the bone yard.