rear end conversions

nathan_rex · #1 11-08-2003, 12:05 PM

i have a 93 civic ex with drum brakes in the rear. i would like to convert to disc brakes but dont know what parts are necessary or how hard the conversion is. if anyone has a some suggestions, i would really appreciate it. thanx.

Ricochet · #2 11-08-2003, 07:37 PM

I was wondering this too. I don't have $1,800 to spend on a 4 wheel disc 5-lug conversion kit, so will Si rear discs somehow just bolt on? As for the '93 Civic question above, will the same work for his? Was there an Si or other model with rear discs?

mjshort18 · #3 11-08-2003, 10:53 PM

i've heard, but don't know if it is true, that the integra disk brakes will fit right onto the same year civic.

eckoman_pdx · #4 11-09-2003, 02:46 AM

Ok all, here's the answer. Integra brakes will swap right on. You will need to entire rear integra brake assembly, the praking brake cable, etc. It will bolt right on. Also, EX disc brakes, or the Si disc brake will work too. If you swap drums to discs, you'll want to change to the approrate master cylinder and proportaning vavle. For a 93, get a 92-95 EX non-abs master cylinder and proporationing vavle (not the ABS one) if your car is non-abs. As for a 93 EX with drums in the rear, that seems wrong. 92-95 EX civic's came with rear wheel disc brakes. But no matter, like a said. Get either the Ingtera, EX, or Si rear brake assembly, it will bolt right on. There you go, 4 wheel disc brake. Should be around $500 for the swap, much more affrodable than that awful $1800 4 wheel disc 5 lug conversion. Parts will be cheaper to replace too. It will cost extra to get the master cylinder and proportioning vavle and to put them on, though it shouldn't be hard to do.

Dumped91Hatch · #5 11-09-2003, 10:18 AM

I thought all EX civics came with disks in the rear till my friend asked me about his drums on his 98. So what is the answer to this did they or didn't they or some of them or what?

eckoman_pdx · #6 11-10-2003, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dumped91Hatch

I thought all EX civics came with disks in the rear till my friend asked me about his drums on his 98. So what is the answer to this did they or didn't they or some of them or what?

I thought they all did. I was pretty sure in 5th gen 92-95 civic's, all the EX's came with rear disc's. Only some of the LX's did, none of the DX's. In the hatchs, the DX and CX did not, only the Si hatch did. I assumed it held true for 96-00, all EX's, only some LX's. But you too say you know of EX's woth drums, so thats odd. I know I have never seen and EX with drums. I'll check it out in the next few days and post what I find. Still, if you have drums and are looking for discs, they rear brake assembly from the cars listed above should bolt directly on to give you rear discs. If your EX doesn't have discs, get the rear assmebly from one that did, or any of the other cars I listed, and bolt it right on.

Miataracer · #7 11-10-2003, 08:21 AM

my ex has rear drums...

Ricochet · #8 11-10-2003, 09:07 AM

96-00 EX's all come with drums in the rear. Thanks for all the info eckoman.

eckoman_pdx · #9 11-10-2003, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricochet

96-00 EX's all come with drums in the rear. Thanks for all the info eckoman.

No problem, I am always glad to help out. I even leanred a little something myself, lol. Always good to learn something,

nathan_rex · #10 11-10-2003, 06:40 PM

thanx a lot everyone. i really appreciate your help. now my fun starts with the searching for the parts.

eckoman_pdx · #11 11-10-2003, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nathan_rex

thanx a lot everyone. i really appreciate your help. now my fun starts with the searching for the parts.

You are welcome. I don't know where you are located, but there is a "warehouse" of exclusivly Honda and Acura parts in Portland. They have virtually everything you can think of. I know they ship nationwide, and their prices are reasonable on a lot of things (not sure on the brake conversion, lol) If you can't find anyone locally where you are at, you can try them. As I said, I know they ship nationwide. They have been good to me when I have gone in there. I'd call them

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E Honda · #12 11-10-2003, 08:07 PM

I have a 93 honda Civic EX 2 door (NON ABS) that has drums on the rear,,,,,I also have a 92 4 door that has disc on rear but has ABS. Can I use any of the parts from the rear disc to convert my 2 door?....
Thanks for the help.

eckoman_pdx · #13 11-11-2003, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by E Honda

I have a 93 honda Civic EX 2 door (NON ABS) that has drums on the rear,,,,,I also have a 92 4 door that has disc on rear but has ABS. Can I use any of the parts from the rear disc to convert my 2 door?....
Thanks for the help.

The whole rear brake assembly from the EX rear disc car can be used to convert your 2 door to rear disc brakes. Read above, it applies. Si, Integra, or Civic EX rear disc brake assmebly will work to convert your 2 door brakes to discs.

E Honda · #14 11-11-2003, 11:43 PM

So the ABS does not make a diff?......I see nobody asking about the ABS being a factor in the swap.

E Honda · #15 11-12-2003, 12:16 AM

Ok I was blind I see your post with the ABS. So anyone have the master cylinder and proportioning valve that I need?

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