I purchased a 94 hatch a month ago for a daily driver so i can park my truck and save on gas.

its a cx, gets good mileage, but I need to replace the brakes.

condition on the drums are unknown.

Would I be better off to spend the money and do the disc upgrade? or just rebuild the drums and replace the front?

(i've upgraded my trucks axle for discs instead of drums, and couldn't be happier with the change, thats the main reason i'm asking)

 

Go with the disc upgrade, usually can be found for $100-$150 for the complete rear setup. It is a good upgrade

 

From my understanding(correct me if I am misinformed) but the rear disk conversion on civics provides easier servicing and appearence more than anything else. That's just what I'm reading from many people who have done the swap.

 

You're not wrong as most of the braking is done from the front brakes. Servicing is probably the best part about it.

 

go with the rear disc conversion its way better then the rear drums.... pull them from a 92-95 civic ex/si or 94-2001 integra

 

Some quick responses, thank you.

I tried looking in the faq but most pictures don't show up.

is there a list compiled somewhere of the parts I can use/work for the swap?

A link or if someone types a list would be great.

 

https://honda-tech.com/forums/suspension-brakes-54/brakeexperts-brake-chart-thread-civic-brake-upgrades-ef-eg-ek-integras-3044628/

 

Forgot to post a thanks! ha.

 

Any reasoning behind your post???

Drums have more stopping power so in fact are better in a real world DD but...

Disc dissipate heat better, are much easier to service, they have the bling factor.

I did a rear disc swap and after you rebuild everything, replace worn parts with new. Your looking at closer to 400-500 for the whole swap and Thats including the complete rear disc swap for under 100 in junk yard.

 

Upgrading the front brakes and master cylinder/brake booster to Integra units is very worthwhile ('94 - '97 non ABS integra from the MC/Brake booster combo, the year is important, calipers, knuckles, etc can come from any '94 - '01) Just be aware you need minimum 14" wheels to clear integra front calipers. (13" wheels will clear the rears)

Upgrading the rears will not get you any extra stopping power, none. I've personally done it, there's absolutely no difference. It looks nicer, and they're easier to service. The downside is you actually have to service them. Stock drums and shoes are usually good for around 200,000 miles on these cars before you need to touch them.

For what it's worth I paid $120 for my rear disc swap that included used parking brake cables and uncut flex lines. It also just happened to have almost new pads and rotors.