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Old 05-09-2007, 03:49 PM
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does anyone know what brakes a 1989 honda civic hatchback has? are they disk or drum?? which is easier to replace?
 
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Old 05-09-2007, 04:35 PM
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disk front, drum rear. Disks are easier to replace, but drums aren't really bad either.
 
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Old 05-09-2007, 04:47 PM
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disk front, drum rear. Disks are easier to replace, but drums aren't really bad either.
i think they're equal, it's just the fronts seem easier to people because many of them don't know the inner workings of drum brake systems.
 
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Old 05-10-2007, 05:56 AM
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I know them and it's still easier for me to do disks...just cause I hate cleaning out the drums of brake dust build-up
 
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