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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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Default CX vs. SiR front Disc Brakes

Hey I am wondering what the difference between the 2 disc brakes on a 5th gen(EG6) Civic are. I would assume the SiR utilizes a bigger rotor but I have searched and searched and can't find the answer. If they discs are the same size I wouldn't worry about swapping the knuckles out(obviously). Thanks in advance!
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 06:20 AM
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Default Re: CX vs. SiR front Disc Brakes

SiR = DC2 sized. You would need to swap the knuckles.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 08:57 AM
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Alright, thanks man!
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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Default Re: CX vs. SiR front Disc Brakes

how about stainless steel lines? is it safe to assume dc2 lines will work on a cx chassis with sir discs?
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 06:28 AM
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Yes.
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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US 92-95 Civic front brake lines are the same as 94-97 Integra and EG6 SIR front brake lines. JDM EG6 SIR rear brake lines are the same as 94-00 Integra rear brake lines. If you convert from rear drums to SIR or Integra rear disks you will need Integra rear brake lines.

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