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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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Default I want bigger brakes for my EG. What should I get???

I wanted to install bigger disks but don't know what will fit and how much work and money will it cost. Any replys are welcomed
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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Default Re: I want bigger brakes for my EG. What should I get??? (chewymonster)

94-01 integra, you can get every thing for around $200, bolt on

search more, you will find better answers

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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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thnx, I'll keep looking
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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Default Re: I want bigger brakes for my EG. What should I get??? (chewymonster)

...unless swapped out your front stock knuckles, your 92-95 EG civic should be riding on DX knuckles. the DX knuckles have 9.4" rotors. the DX knuckle can be found on 88-00 civics.

the low-budget killa....itr calipers on dx knuckles, 10.3" rotor with 15" wheels. best part: you don't have to dump your dx knuckles with this swap. this set-up does not require you to rely on aftermarket companies for special/custom size pads, brackets or rotors which can be expensive when it comes time to service.

the type-r caliper is the largest 1 piston OEM brake set-up available. if you plan on using your stock knuckles...the dx knuckles can accept integra type r calipers. the itr calipers, can be found on a variety on honda/acuras and are VERY available @ junkyards or online for cheap. they all bear the 17CL15VN stamp...they come on the itr, +97 prelude, odyssey, crv, legend, vigor, older rl's, cl's, tl's and certain accords (i'm sure i missed a few!).

once you aquire the front calipers, you will need to take them apart. you will find a 23T or 25T stamped on it. the bracket will need to be machined (approx 2-3mm or 1/8") where the bracket mates with the knuckle, because of rotor offset.

you also need to punt your 9.4" dx rotors and update yourself with 10.3" front rotors, which you can find on a 90-91 ex, 96-00 ex & 90-01 integra (except the itr).

since the you are going to a larger caliper, it's going to need more fluid to push that big piston. i would suggest a 15/16 or 1" master brake cylinder. you will need to bench it or you'll be going through 2-3 bottles of fluid.

*you will also need to grind down (or file) your brake pad to clear the hat of your rotor. (btw, the nsx pads fit this caliper also).

this should be a bolt-on once the machine work is done...it's one nasty set-up. dollar fo dollar, this set-up is waay better than anything any aftermarket companies can offer me. no brackets, no expensive rotors, & no special pads. one of the biggest pro's of this swap is the low price of oem replacement parts...i can get new 10.3" front rotors from autozone for under $30 dollah! plus, the pads are cheap and easy to find also.

with the machined brackets, your DX knuckles can now accept: NSX calipers, legend 2-pistons & the itr (17CL15VN) calipers on 10.3" rotors w/ 15" wheels.

of couse, you can get the EX knuckles or swap-in teg knuckles too. keep in mind, the EX knuckle is getting rarer and more expensive. if you do decide to swap knuckles, you will still need to machine your caliper bracket. this knuckle will require 11" rotors (which can find on +97 prelude) & re-drill it to 4X100.

the pro's of the DX knuckle is that 10.3" rotors are readily available off the shelf & that it does need to re-drilled everytime you replace it. also, less rotational mass and less unsprung weight versus the 11" rotor

*rear disc conversion>>>find them on any 88-00 civic or 90-01 integra / 9.4" rotor. personally, i would do the rear-disc conversion, drop out the 9.4" rotors & calipers and swap in an 02 ep3 4X100 10" rear rotors with ep3 or rsx rear calipers.

*if you need machine work, i got mines done by brakeexpert. he'll get you a great brake set-up!

*he re-drills rotors too

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