Big Brake Upgrade help
#8
u dont need high performance break fluid
the reason being is the current fluid you are using is DOT 3 where as the "better" stuff is DOT 4...all it has is higher heat resistance...to be entirely honest with you...unless your circuit racing or something like that with constant breaking the likelihood of your breaks reaching a temp suitable for DOT 4 is very slim...from my understanding it just contains more silicon.
ur boy and team mate
the reason being is the current fluid you are using is DOT 3 where as the "better" stuff is DOT 4...all it has is higher heat resistance...to be entirely honest with you...unless your circuit racing or something like that with constant breaking the likelihood of your breaks reaching a temp suitable for DOT 4 is very slim...from my understanding it just contains more silicon.
ur boy and team mate
#9
Are you looking to replace the ones and the back or all 4 corners?
IF the stock onse are that costly just go with Brembos or Wils or something.
Get me a set of Wil's and you can have my stock ones for free!
Have you seen this?
http://www.buybrakes.com/aem/
AEM Civic EX Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit
IF the stock onse are that costly just go with Brembos or Wils or something.
Get me a set of Wil's and you can have my stock ones for free!
Have you seen this?
http://www.buybrakes.com/aem/
AEM Civic EX Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit
#12
1sicsol, you realize that stock Accord Wagon calipers are = to ITR ones, right? So much braking power.... Fastbrakes has lots of info. I just use SIR ones all around with the SIR master cyl and booster like SW20 MR2 said. I have not driven the car with the new setup yet... so I can't tell you how much stopping power there is. Ford fluid here 550F I think....pretty close to Motul 600 if you ask me. Also, if you go much higher, you may melt the seals in your calipers (highly unlikely, but it COULD happen theoretically)
#13
If you want them for the "bling" factor, then AEM is the way to go. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, SiR/GS-R brakes are the way to go (combined with pads, SS lines, and good fluid). If you want to spend a little more money, ITR or Fastbrakes kits are the way to go.
#14
Legend Calipers
The calipers from a '94 or '95 Lengend Coupe are the same as the NSX. 4-pot calipers
The Accord wagon are the same as the ITR.
Last I priced them was $60/piece for the Legend on car-part.com
The Accord wagon are the same as the ITR.
Last I priced them was $60/piece for the Legend on car-part.com
#15
donesixer, true....but still need a way to attach them to the caliper mounts, still need a rotor with the correct offset and thickness and bolt pattern, and still need a way to produce enough pressure and volume to make them bite (bigger m/c + booster)...
Calipers aren't the only part of your system that matters. Fastbrakes does have conversion kits for using ITR calipers though
Calipers aren't the only part of your system that matters. Fastbrakes does have conversion kits for using ITR calipers though
#16
You're right. The MC and booster should be changed and a prop valve should be added. These should be added for any 4-wheel caliper upgrade anyway.
The Fastbrakes kit uses 11" Prelude rotors with redrilled stud pattern. If using the ITR package, I think you use the stock spindles.
For the Legend calipers I assume you will need some relocation brackets...
My point of view is this...if you are so inclined, you can redrill the rotors, get a bracket fabbed up, and score the MC, booster, and prop valve at the wreckers. Do it right, save a little cash, spring for some caliper paint to add some bling to it. Yup, I said bling...the only reason you need a brake system of this caliber on a Civic with street tires is for the bling factor.
Sorry...my opinion...probably shouldn't be so harsh...
The Fastbrakes kit uses 11" Prelude rotors with redrilled stud pattern. If using the ITR package, I think you use the stock spindles.
For the Legend calipers I assume you will need some relocation brackets...
My point of view is this...if you are so inclined, you can redrill the rotors, get a bracket fabbed up, and score the MC, booster, and prop valve at the wreckers. Do it right, save a little cash, spring for some caliper paint to add some bling to it. Yup, I said bling...the only reason you need a brake system of this caliber on a Civic with street tires is for the bling factor.
Sorry...my opinion...probably shouldn't be so harsh...
#17
Haha...don't have to tell me, I use a SiR complete package w/o ABS to stop me. I think with good pads and fluid, some lines...and sticky rubber, it's a system. And no, my calipers are not painted, though the old ones were
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