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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 08:11 AM
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has anyone installed type S front calipers and rotors on their base model rsx?

I am curious if the knuckles and hubs are exactly the same and the rotors and calipers bolt right on.


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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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You will need the S hub and axles.

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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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so the axles on a base model are the same as on a civic Si?

you know this for sure right?
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 01:10 PM
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it's a straight swap. I sold my typeS calipers and rotors to a bud with the base, it bolt right on.
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 08:08 AM
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thanks, has anyone put S brakes on an 04 Si too? Im sure it would work...

how much are type S rotors and calipers going for these days?
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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i sold mine for 200 buck and only used for 1000 miles.
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RsxVengeance &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i sold mine for 200 buck and only used for 1000 miles.</TD></TR></TABLE>


thanks for your input!

i just bolted up a type S brake kit on a base model...so now i have direct proof of the fitment. thanks a lot again!
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