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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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I have searched and read various threads. I'm asking for specifics on my application as weeding through truth and bs is sometimes a challenge with all the info out there. AND, I would like your opinion on my Specific application.

2000 Civic EX Coupe (2500lbs give or take) 5spd, stock suspension as of yet, 15" Rota Sub Zero's with Avon techM500 tires. I currently running Brembo Slots with GreenStuff pads, stock rear drum. All the brakes will need replaced soon. **This is my Wife's daily driver, so have to keep things resonable, however, I have had these things fade on me during aggresive driving, so looking to upgrade.** I do drive this car and when we get a new car this will be my daily driver again (<<aggressive driving), it may very well see some track time as well.

I do plan on upgrading rear with factory rear disc set up (EK Si), good rotors and pads (pad suggesting welcomed).

What would you guys do with the front? Keep stock rotor size but upgrade to GSR calipers/master cyl? What pads do you suggest? I picked this form because most on here seem to know more than the others, looking for real experience, not guessing. Thanks for your time guys/gals.

What fluid do you suggest also?
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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Default Re: Build My Brake System (juevi)

91 civic ex sedan 15/16 mc

valvoline synthetic fluid

front:

legend gs calipers w/T28 brackets (to accomodate) v

11" x 28mm thick legend gs rotors redrilled to 4x100

or

s2000/prelude vtec calipers w/T25 brackets and 11" x 25mm rotors

or

itr/accord wagon/v6/lude calipers w/T23 11" x 23mm rotors

cobalt gt sport front pads (or their newer equivalent; otherwise, carbotech panther plus or xp8 pads)

rear disc conversion w/9" rotors or

10.2" Civic EP3 4x100 rotors with EP3 Si or RSX rear calipers (L&R sides must be swapped to retain use of e/brake lines; calipers will have to be inverted for proper brake bleeding.) rear axxis ultimate pads.


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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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Default Re: Build My Brake System (juevi)

Read this thread:

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=734560
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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Default Re: Build My Brake System (Dogginator)

Read the thread, great info, thanks for your help. Bump for any more opinions on the matter.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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Default Re: Build My Brake System (juevi)

My setup for my DC2 Integra is listed in that thread as well. Motul RBF 600 fluid seemed the best bang for the buck in terms of dry and wet boiling points.

There is also good information listed on Stoptech's site in the Technical Information section:

http://www.stoptech.com
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