New Find!

[el_ben2]

hope it is
I just have check that the RSX models (non Type S) rotors are the same of the EX (non Si) models of the CIVIC, so this tell me that i just can buy rotors for the common RSX (http://www.racingbrake.com) and put it on my CIVIC
then this also means that i could buy a BBK for the common RSX and it should fit my CIVIC too

[Yospeed]

yay?

[el_ben2]

well thats a irrelevant find i know but almost u can change the rotors if you want drilled/slotted ones

[skittleslegend]

Originally Posted by Celcius

yay?

Just means Hondas are modular, like the old cars, how you could swap parts between them. For example, the Si can use RSX-S BBK's and S2000 brake pads, which is significant for four reasons. 1) Pads are not universal, 2)the Si's pads and rotors suck ass and can warp at the track with just three laps of moderately heavy abuse, which blows because 3) there are no track and/or street pads for the Si right now, and 4) those like myself who will/have upgraded wheels and want to upgrade to a BBK for either looks (street/show), increased stopping ability (street/strip/autoX) or a combination of both.

The RSX-S uses the same brakes as the Si. Any kit made for the Type-S should fit the Si. I'm not sure about non-Si's. Logically it should be a yes, but until it's absolutely certain, it's still unknown, unless el_ben found the answer to that.

[FujiBlueSi]

Everyone seems to be overlooking one thing. Even though the rotors are the same the RSX has the caliper facing the back of the car and the Civic's have the caliper facing the front if you follow my meaning. Rotor swaps should work but BBK's won't. It's possible that I'm wrong but take a look for your selves.

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[skittleslegend]

Not all BBK's include calipers. Some have just the rotors and hardware and will work with the O.E. calipers.

[FujiBlueSi]

Originally Posted by skittleslegend

Not all BBK's include calipers. Some have just the rotors and hardware and will work with the O.E. calipers.

That's true but they use caliper relocator brackets to move the oe caliper further out. That should still be a problem. It might just be better to wait for a specific kit for the new Civics to avoid fitment problems. I have contacted Race Technologies and they have a Brembo Gran Turismo Kit available for the Si's for roughly $2500. (12.9 inch cross drilled rotors and 4 piston calipers). You may want to contact them about the regular Civics, I'm not sure if the kit would work on them.
http://www.racetechnologies.com/

[skittleslegend]

Very true.

Is that Brembo Kit just for the front or is it for front and rear? Their Gran Turismo kits are great, but geez are they expensive. I know AEM used a GT kit for the front of their SEMA Si, but they used one of their own sets for the rear (I'm guessing AEM wasn't confident enough in their own brakes ). I may just keep the two caliper design and wait for someone to design larger floating two-piece rotors and use high-perfomance street pads and brake fluid. racingbrakes.com has braided lines, but only for the rear.

[FujiBlueSi]

unfortunately it is only for the rear. I agree, they are expensive but you are paying for the best.

[leviathan18]

aem is no longer making their pad or rotors afaik