so the brakes on my 95 cx hatch are pretty pitiful. what can be done other than front pad compounds? Can I swap out the brakes and master cylinder from an integra to my car? Can I use the rear discs on my car or do I need the entire hub assembly? I am looking to go junkyard hunting this weekend, help is gratly appreciated. I also really don't want to spend $500 on merely making the rotors bigger or anythng looking for swap-ability here.

 

Yes integra brakes swap, BUT, there's always a but, you have to swap hubs and spindles from an integra to move the caliper to accommodate the larger rotors. Also if you want, find some '97 Accord wagon non-ABS calipers(same as Type-R calipers) they bolt right up. I did this on my hatch with 12" AEM rotors and the Type-R calipers, s/s brake lines and '00 Civic Si master cylinder, the proportioning valve located on the firewall should also be changed to a more appropriate one. You will also need at least 14" wheels or larger. It's pretty easy to do, just finding all of the parts are a pain in the a$$.

 

what knuckles do you use ?? civic cx?

 

Here, I stole this from myself from another thread linked below:

Okay, for 1992-1995 Civics let me say this:
1992-1993 Civics ALL have smaller rotors thatn the Integra - even the Si hatch and EX coupes in 1993.

1994-1995 EX and Si have same size rotors, but like DragII said the calipers eem to be smaller on the Civics.

With that said, here is what MOST people do to upgrade their brakes to Integra specs - all of the following are not ABSOLUTES, but they make it much easier:

Get the entire front spindles from any 1994-2001 Integra. This should include the spindles, calipers, hangers, rotors, lines, and dust shields.

Simply unbolt the upper and lower balljoints, and the ball joint that connects to the outer tie rod ends, disconnect the lines and swap the spindles. Would be a good idea to have badly rusted rotors turned or replaced, and throw in new brake pads too if possible.

For the rears, try to get the entire rear trailing arms assemblies with the parking brake cables too. Then just swap the entire traling arms and you're pretty much done.

Now, for the optional **** that WILL make a difference in braking and mostly pedal feel:

1994-2001 GS-R, LS, RS, any Integra brake booster. This bolts into any 1992-1995 with ease. BOLTS right in.

***IMPORTANT***

You MUST have an Integra booster in order to run an Integra master cylinder! Although the lines fit perfectly on the Intgegra RS mastercylinder, no Integra master cylinder will bolt up to the CIVIC brake booster. Get the Integra booster and you will have to run an Integra master cylinder too.

Integra RS master cylinder. The base model RS Integra had NO ABS so the lines match up PERFECT with any non-abs Civic - which most of you have. I have done this in my own car and it truly bolts in.

The Integra master cylinder is a 15/16th whgile the Civic non-abs uses a smaller 13/16th master cylinder.

Finally, add the GS-R, LS, RS, etc. proportion valve and you will have completed the package. 1992-1993 Civics will require you to change JUST the bracket over - use the Teg prop valve with the Civic bracket. 1994-1995 Civics can use the Integra bracket.

1-800-962-8922 is the number to Import Auto Salvage. They sell the most complete brake swaps I've see yet. Call and ask for Larry Jr. or Randy Joeb - tell them TOM from Georgia sent you.

Easy as **** to do a brake swap. I'll find the link. Here you go, and read my post(s)n there for the application to your car:

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=152884

Post any more specific Q's here that weren't answered in that thread.




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