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EK rear disk conversion question

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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 07:01 PM
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I have a 98 coupe and I'm just finishing up rear disk conversion. I used 96 Integra rear disk and replaced literally everything possible. (Calipers, bushings, ect) I bought brand new 99-00 si parking brake cables and adjusted them to about 5 clicks up. I have good tension on it, but it isn't locking my rear brakes up (not even dragging) any ideas?
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 08:03 PM
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Did you try bleeding your lines? Maybe there is air causing your brakes to be soft
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 02:20 AM
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Make sure that the parking brake mechanism at the caliper is not frozen (stuck).
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 05:38 AM
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The rear brakes are bled and I had firm pedal. And yes the mechanism's are free. I can see them move.
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 06:26 AM
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add more tension on the line?, are these old rusty rotors/oem pads? or new everything?
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