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Old 05-23-2008, 12:37 AM   #127 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by CIVIC's "R" US View Post
if you have drums outback, can you replace them with disc?

Sorry for not knowing or if this has been asked before...
Yes ... you can do a rear disk swap (rotors/calipers/pads/knuckles/brake lines/abs sensors/e-brake lines etc)... either by purchasing the required components new or from a wrecked Si / EX


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Originally Posted by TurboBlue View Post
That's definitely a very informative write up Moose! But just curious..why did you not mention anything about SS brake lines? I went through your write up 3 times and saw no mention of it. Shouldn't that be one of the components to upgrade after pads and fluid?? And if im not wrong..SS brake lines just give you less pedal travel?
SS Brake lines are not a required part for a street car... more of a nice to have. They provide a slighty improved pedal feel with a bit less mush. You will see the biggest improvement with SS lines when you are replacing old worn out lines, rather than new lines.

The Si has WAY overboosted brakes ... there is little or no feel ... So SS lines really do not do much in my eyes for this particular car

I am going to try to fix the Booster issue before I fix the lines


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