Civic rear disc brake conversion

TurboEGCoupe · 12-02-2009, 07:03 PM

I wanna do a rear disc swap on my civic.. But don't know what year integra 2 get them from.. I've searched 4 a good write up on it but didn't seem 2 find 1.. But if any of you guys can help out with any info it would be well appreciated...

glenniz · 12-02-2009, 07:09 PM

It's truly a very simple swap. I converted my rear drums to the 11" disc kit sold by FastBrakes. You can also use the bracket sold by scarebird and then all you will need are the factory rotors, calipers, brake lines and "E" brake cables. No swapping of the arms is neccessary. You will also need a 15/16" MC off of a 91 civic EX. That's it! What year is your civic?

Just strip off the drum and hub.
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Install the bracket from Scarebird.
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Install the factory rotors, calipers, and some SS brake lines and you are now ready to rock!
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Since these pictures were taken, I upgraded to the 11" kit from FastBrakes.

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TurboEGCoupe · 12-02-2009, 07:30 PM

It's a 95

glenniz · 12-02-2009, 07:35 PM

That's the same year as mine.
You can use any of the parts from the Integra 92-2001, but to keep things simple, just use the parts off of the 95 Integra GSR or LS. Remember that when you buy the "E" brake cables, if your civic is a 4dr then make sure to get the integra ones in 4dr.

TurboEGCoupe · 12-02-2009, 09:46 PM

Okay thanx a lot.. It does seem hard at all..

TurboEGCoupe · 12-02-2009, 11:44 PM

how much did you spend?

glenniz · 12-03-2009, 12:16 AM

I spent about $325.00 for the OEM setup. That included the bracket from scarebird, the rotors, the calipers, the ss brake lines and Hawk brake pads.

When I upgraded to the 11" kit, that was an additional $225.00.

f00ker · 12-07-2009, 03:41 PM

I did mine the lazy-mode way.

$150, rear trailing arms off of a '95 integra GSR, everything included, with stainless lines.

glenniz · 12-07-2009, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by f00ker

I did mine the lazy-mode way.

$150, rear trailing arms off of a '95 integra GSR, everything included, with stainless lines.

When there is that much work involved especially with brakes, I just feel better knowing that it is all brand new. Plus the Hawk pads ain't cheap either!

f00ker · 12-08-2009, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by glenniz

When there is that much work involved especially with brakes, I just feel better knowing that it is all brand new. Plus the Hawk pads ain't cheap either!

the calipers, rotors & pads were all brand new. I walked in on someone's unfinished project

It was the deal of a lifetime. Not much work involved whatsoever. I did however, take it all apart & inspect before using it!