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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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Default Front brake upgrade

What is the best bolt on combo for a 90 si with 00 si wheels? Im looking to do a bigger brake upgrade on mt hatch but i am un sure on the brake sizes and what will work the best and if i understand correctly i am gunna use a dc2 brake booster i already have da rear brake and trailing arm conversion what can i do to make those bigger? im not trying to buy brembo or anything like that just using other hondas for my benifit thank you for reading
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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Bolt on setup using Honda parts would be the EX setup, same calipers as and rotors (10.2in) as DA and DC. EX knuckles are relatively hard to find, so the Fastbrakes adapter kit would be easier to source. You still use the DA/DC calipers but the adapters allow you to use an 11.1in Corrado rotors. Just my opinion though.

There is no need to swap the booster (unless you have to) because an EX master cylinder will fit the existing booster. The EX m/c has a 15/16in bore.
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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well i have the whole ex front assembly minus upper control arm and strut...so that should wourk using the caliper and rotor? or do i need to use the ex knuckles and rotors with a da calipers? and what would be a good rear sway bar i already have a dc2 sway bar...im gunna be getting skunk2 rear lower control arms with a asr brace so im trying to figure out what to use that would make for a good setup...right now its stock sway in the rear
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 12:28 AM
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You're in Tehachapi huh? I have an upgrade for you... PM me, see my for sale thread. I'll hook you up on the price if you pick it up.

Consists of EX knuckles and ITR calipers.
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 01:07 AM
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pm'd
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 01:56 AM
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i guess my other question should it will still mount up to my axle correct?
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 05:25 AM
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Do some searching around here. There's a guy who was able to make Accord rotors and calipers work with slight modification. A lot easier, and probably cheaper, than hunting down an EX setup and with a bit more stopping power. Requires 15" wheels, but with your Si's you'll be fine.
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 05:42 AM
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Well if u already have the ex front suspension available then your all set and ready to go. I just did an EX front brake conversion on my lsv crx. But now I'm searching for the ex master cylinder. Make sure u swap out your prop valve for a 4040 while your at it.
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