Disc brake conversion...

[JDMJuice]

Is there any real benefit to doing a rear drum-to-disc conversion? I've got the option to (since I bent my trailing arm). I was quoted $275 for the rear end from an Integ, is that a good price?

[Rexinre]

Where is that quote from??? I would say so!

[JDMJuice]

Where is that quote from??? I would say so!

It's from a Honda junkyard in Arlington

[Rexinre]

I would go with that!

[JDMJuice]

Yeah I will... probably after x-mas

[Tad]

yeah that sounds good to me,

but I believe you'll need to upgrade some other stuff too,
like the lines, master cylinder, and maybe other stuff.

that is more $$ that you'll have to spend, but things like that do actually give a good improvement in braking feel, so are worth it.

[drkicker]

It's from a Honda junkyard in Arlington

Do they have several? I'll be interested in doing this in the spring and Arlington isn't too bad of a drive for me.

[JDMJuice]

It's from a Honda junkyard in Arlington

Do they have several? I'll be interested in doing this in the spring and Arlington isn't too bad of a drive for me.

I'm not sure how many they have, but it's at Honda Heaven if you've heard of them... They have lots of spare motors in stock from what I've seen

[B16B]

I'm selling a DC gsr rear disc conversion if anyone is intrested.

[S Q A D]

damn .. we have a honda heaven out here in california too .. its in pacoima, right like 10 miles past the street races on glenoaks .. good place .. kinda of pricey though $$ i think they know what they got ... not like some other junkyards where they dont know how valueable import goods are .. which is probally why your getting that integ rear setup so damn cheap ! thats an awesome price .. and like Tad said ... you will need some other stuff to go along with the newly acquired rear disc setup ... post pics to keep us updated .. !!

[crazycameleon]

$275 for rear disc brake.Thats pricy to me,I paid 125 for everything i needed for the swap in houston tx

[BseriesKllR]

paid 50 for mine. :D

[JDMJuice]

Dammit... $50, $125??? Where is everyone getting these deals from? Can you hook me up?

[B16B]

In terms of what you need for the swap, its pretty simple. rear trailing arms from integra, civic si hb e-brake cables, 40/40 proportioniung valve, new brake fluid. it all bolts right on, you do not need to buy new brake lines. You can even re-use you a-arms.

[JDMJuice]

Since everyone is getting these kick ass deals... I think I'm going to wait on the rear disc setup and upgrade the front brakes instead and also buy the rear trailing arm (tire is showing steel now... :( ) ... I gotta buy books for school. I'll get pics as soon as possible...

[Rexinre]

I used to have to buy books for school, man that shit is expensive. That was like 2-1/2 years ago too, I can't imagane what the cost now!!!! YIKES...

Good Luck

[JDMJuice]

Well, here's the deal peeps... I went to the junkyard looking for just the trailing arm, but no one had one... I checked 3. So I just ended up buying the Integra rear end for $250.
I'll let everyone know how it goes...

[pearl62]

I paid $325 for all 4 corners suspension arms, brakes rotors, etc. from an Integra GSR on eBay.

Honestly, I have heard that the rear disk swap does not add too much on our cars. Just looks good. This is coming from racers, so they would know. Now the front disks are another matter altogether. They can be the biggest braking improvement you'll ever see.

[natlight4u2]

what kind of car are you putting this on? i am in kind of a similar situation. ive got a si hatch but one of my calipers sticks. so i got in touch with a guy to buy a new piece of hatch glass(it got broken into 2days ago) and he wants to get rid of lots of stuff really cheap. he said he has a 97 gsr that i can get the whole rear end out of for like 100$. so will this work on my 93 civic si? and what stuff should i be sure to get to make it work? the sooner i can find info the better, like i said im waiting to get that glass at the same time.

[JDMJuice]

I got everything for the rear... from lower control arm to upper a-arm. I even have the rear Integra shocks. This is going on my 98 Civic LX Sedan.

Hey natlight4u2, what's he plan to do with the GSR front brakes?

[shlammed]

rear disc swaps are useless without the proper master cylinder, power brake booster, and prop valve. If you just swap the trailing arm you will have to push the pedal down harder to make the car stop which would be annoying. On top of that the only advantage you will have over drums is better looks with wheels.

[slowpoke]

:roll: well changing pads for disc set up is way easier than the shoes for drums! And if u properly BLEED your brakes- all 4 valves opposite ends, its pretty good. yeah, the looks don't hurt either. btw, i got my set up for about $130 @ pick your part on %50 off day from a DC tec :beer: . Don't forget to resurface the discs if you get used ones ($8 per @ pep boys - walked in). Those are southern califa prices. Roll on....

[jdmspecdc5]

unless ur planning on running on the track..stick with disc brakes. only realy benefit of disc brakes is that they cool down faster=better for track use.

[green_hornet_96]

I won't do it. A couple weeks ago I found out (the hard way) that my ABS works by detecting lock in the front wheels while the back ones still turn, at which time it can pulse the fluid on the fronts first and then the rears if necessary. Well, long story short, I found myself on a steep hill covered in slushy ice, and when I touched the brakes, LOCK. All the wheels. It was so slippery that the rears locked at the same time as the fronts and the ABS computer thought I was stopped. So, I slid down the hill, whacked a curb (only contact: tire at about 3 mph), cursed at the stupid lake effect snow, and decided to stick with rear drums. If I had discs, the ABS would never work. And I love ABS.

[jwn7]

check part numbers for the master cylinder, brake booster, and prop valve for your car and the one your getting the conversion from before you get anything. if they are different, you need to get them. the brake booster is often the same, but the prop valve is almost always 100% necessary; the master cyilinder can be done with out, but brakes are not something you do half assed - if you need it, get it.

also check www.importautosalvage.com $250 + shipping for both si trailing arms / disc brake asseblies, and the prop valve.

actually, you can re use the stock trailing arm, but it's a bit of a pain in the ass; most people just opt to get everyting and bolt it right up. i'm not sure off the top of my head what's involved with doing that, but it's on honda-tech somewhere.

[B16B]

i picked up my itr 4 bolt conversion with a 1" MC and booster... it did not have the prop valve, so im still looking... that is the only thing holding me back. I dont want to bleed the brakes more then once.

[JDMJuice]

Well, I got the rear disc conversion done. I've got Integra rear discs out back with Integra calipers. So far I'm happy with the setup. I have to step a little bit harder on the pedal, I'm guessing because of the Integra calipers out back and the lack of the MC and proportioning valve. I'm on my path to upgrading the front brakes now. I'll keep everyone posted... sorry no pics, rolling on steelies now... :(

[S Q A D]

was it really worth it ?? you'd think with the money you spent on that ... you could have just bought some high performance brake pads and put the rest into the tranny or motor ... my .02 cents

[JDMJuice]

I think it was worth it. True I could have spent money on my tranny, but my trailing arm was bent anyway... the junkyards I went to didn't have any Civic trailing arms in, my tires were showing steel and I needed to fix it fast, so I went for the disc conversion. I need some more performance parts first before I start on my tranny, I think.

[S Q A D]

well then cool .. i was just asking wether or not you thought it was worth it ..

[kommon_sense]

I was happy with the results when I did the rear disc conversion. However if anyone is considering rear discs, I would recommend that they upgrade their fronts first to EX/SI/GSR fronts and throw on a good set of pads. doing the rear discs should be the last thing that they do to improve braking.

[civiceg6]

I was happy with the results when I did the rear disc conversion. However if anyone is considering rear discs, I would recommend that they upgrade their fronts first to EX/SI/GSR fronts and throw on a good set of pads. doing the rear discs should be the last thing that they do to improve braking.

Yeah that part is true. Integra, Accord, and Prelude replace their regular calipers with Legend Dual piston calipers. Integra goes with Prelude front disc brakes cause it's bigger. :P

[almskidd]

paid 50 for mine. :D

just wondering where u got that from. I am from florida too.

[slowpoke]

[quote=kommon_sense]I was happy with the results when I did the rear disc conversion. However if anyone is considering rear discs, I would recommend that they upgrade their fronts first to EX/SI/GSR fronts and throw on a good set of pads. doing the rear discs should be the last thing that they do to improve braking.

yup true.. i gotta sell my set up now...need $$ . i already got slotted/drilled brembros w/ceramic axxis pads & ss brake lines. guess i can live with NEW drum shoes :oops:

[jackiechan78]

If I wanted to do track days once in awhile, like a couple of days a summer, what is recommended for brakes?

I have a '95 EX without abs, so it has rear drums. I think I have front calipers sticking. They make a click, click, click sound at partial brake pressure. It stops good when full pressure applied.

Should I do rear disc conversion for better cooling and braking or work on the fronts with a larger brake disc and improved calipers/pads? Will the rear drums just get worked over on a track day (3X 20 minute sessions or so)? I have 16x7 +40mm offset wheels, so some oversize discs are an option. Thanks.
Chan