Question about crx hf rear drums

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Dec 20, 2003 | 07:33 PM

silver89civic

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Question about crx hf rear drums

How safe are the aluminum rear drums for 87 crx hf? Do they warp under intense heat? Do I have to change to hf rear shoes if I change my cast iron drums to aluminum....?

Dec 20, 2003 | 07:49 PM

kid-honda

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I wouldnt worry about it I have never heard of anything unsafe about using the aluminum drums.
Alot of people switch to them since they clean up nice.

Dec 20, 2003 | 08:03 PM

silver89civic

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Re: (kid-honda)

Thanks for the quick answer

Is it a straight bolt on? or do i need to change my rear shoes to hf ones?

Dec 20, 2003 | 08:05 PM

kid-honda

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I dont remember what all is involved but I belive all you do is swap covers.
I thought their was something else you have to do but I am not forsure.

Dec 20, 2003 | 08:15 PM

silver89civic

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Re: (kid-honda)

Thanks Kid

Im getting the drums on monday so more help will be appreciate it

Dec 21, 2003 | 07:13 AM

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Re: (silver89civic)

I HEARD it's a direct replacement.....dont know for sure though

Dec 21, 2003 | 08:57 AM

silver89civic

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Re: (88 rex)

TTT
Has anyone done it? I need some more help please

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Dec 21, 2003 | 10:53 AM

seekerONE

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84-87 needs drums AND backing plates
88+ drums are direct replacement ...no need to change backing plate

one of the reasons for using the aluminum drums is weight...they are 1/2 the weight of conventional drums

Dec 21, 2003 | 12:01 PM

88 rex

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Re: (seekerONE)

any differencce in "stopping power"?

Dec 21, 2003 | 04:02 PM

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AgentJam

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Re: (88 rex)

Well it's less weight spinning around that the shoes have to stop so maybe...i'm interested in and answer though too. What about heat dissapation?

Vince