Disc Brake Upgrade for 90 Civic SI

Discussion in 'Civic' started by The Duncan 5, Oct 17, 2003.

  1. The Duncan 5

    The Duncan 5 Guest

    Looking to upgrade the brakes on my 1990 Honda Civic SI. I would like to
    put discs in the back and beef up the front..ideas?
     
    The Duncan 5, Oct 17, 2003
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  2. I have never done such a job so can't provide advice. It's my guess that
    the cost would be over $1000 unless you plan to do the work yourself.
    Another option would be to trade your Honda in on a newer one that already
    has disk brakes. Take it a Honda shop and get an estimate. They may charge
    you for the time but at least you will have an idea of how much money you
    will have to spend. If there is a mechanic in your town that specializes
    in Honda cars--take it to him for an estimate.
     
    Bill B. Johnson, Oct 17, 2003
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  3. The Duncan 5

    chris Guest

    HI,

    There's a big brake conversion for Civic. I remember
    reading about it in an import tuner mag a few months ago. Kit was $800ish

    Also I think but check it out for yourself. The CRX Si had 4 wheel disk
    brakes.

    Chris
     
    chris, Oct 17, 2003
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  4. The Duncan 5

    Belgian Guest

    Integra rear brakes from beginning of the 90's fit on your Civic
     
    Belgian, Oct 18, 2003
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  5. The Duncan 5

    Eric Cantin Guest

    I'd go a step further and get the front knuckles, rotor, calipers, brake
    proportioning valve, master brake cylinder and rear brake assembly off a
    90-93 Integra without ABS. That setup would use OEM components, and
    really make your Si stop. This setup was used on the 90-91 Civic LX 4
    dr I think.

    If you are mechanically inclinded, it's been done numerous times. Check
    honda-tech.com for more info.
     
    Eric Cantin, Oct 19, 2003
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  6. The Duncan 5

    Great Gazoo Guest

    Correct. You will also need the e-brake cables from the Integra--the Civic
    ones are too short.
     
    Great Gazoo, Oct 23, 2003
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