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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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hi there i am doing the five lug conversion on my 99 civic sedan. i know its a bolt on conversion but i would like to know if there are any good write ups on this conversion. i found one in the faq but the link the thread told me to go to is dead. so if any one is willing to help me it would be greatly appreciated.

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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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u buying 5 lug for the better brakes or for the five lug cause of a broader wheels selection? what model sedan u have?
if u have an ex model u dont have to waste your money on a expensive 5 lug when u can just put type r brakes on your stock knuckles.

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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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What info are you looking for in particular? Everything bolts up as stock. Just get the suspension from all 4 corners and swap it out. New pads, rotors, and brake lines are advised since the current stuff may be worn. Swapping out the MC/BB and Prop Valve is also advised but not always necessary depending on your application.

Sometimes getting some of the suspension bolts off can be a pain. I always spray everything with PB Blaster a week before I do the job and then the morning of before I get started. That should free up most bolts. But something will still most likely break.

Make sure you get a set of line wrenches to take off all the brake lines and Prop Valve.
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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You only need a 10mm line wrench.

Besides, a regular wrench or vice grips work just fine.

OP: Remove, replace, enjoy.

If this is from any DC2/DB8 ITR, you will have to get an alignment ASAP! Like...the same day.

If this is from a CTR, no worries...

If this is from a JDM ITR, you will have to get prelude or CRV outer axles or JDM ITR axles with a 36mm nut.

Use EM1 brake E- brake cables. You can use the DC or EG E brake cables...but you will have to do some adjusting and it probably won't be exactly right.
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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its from a ctr. thanks for the help. isnt there a certain order of bleeding the brakes?
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:01 AM
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Right Rear, Left Front, Left Rear, Right Front
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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I thought it was RR, LR, RF, LF. Furthest to closest?

Iduno, it should say in your owner's manual.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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okay thanks. ill just check in the service guide i have. im going to put it in next weekend. ill post pics
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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I thought it was RR, LR, RF, LF. Furthest to closest?

Iduno, it should say in your owner's manual.
u are not suppose to go furthest to closest on hondas.
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I find it better/easier to bleed the brakes with the car on, BTW.
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