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Old 10-13-2009, 06:18 PM
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Just in case you haven't seen any of my other posts, I am redoing my husbands car while he is away with the Army. (So I'm really sorry about asking stupid questions - It's not my car and I know nothing about it really)
He has a 1992 Honda Civic hatchback.
We are doing a B18C motor swap in it. I guess because of the added horsepower, I was told that it might be a smart move to upgrade his brakes. What exactly do I need to replace?
I found these:
BRAKES
and these:
STEEL BRAKE LINES
Is this all I need to upgrade his brakes? Also, are these correct for his car?

Thanks!
 
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Old 10-13-2009, 06:33 PM
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ive never headr of that brand i would make sure you get quality parts (which idk someone else will tell you)
i also suggest goodridge ss lines i have them on my rex and they fit perfect and work amazing they were worth the $100

rear drum- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IJBLG0

rear disk- http://www.modacar.com/bolt-on/produ...S-32051-0.html
 
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Old 10-14-2009, 03:59 PM
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upgrading the rear brakes to rear discs instead of the drums would be a smart idea
 
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Old 10-14-2009, 04:06 PM
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do you know if she has drums or disks?
 
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Old 10-14-2009, 07:49 PM
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swap to disc, their sexxy!
 
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Old 10-14-2009, 11:40 PM
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IMO drilled and slotted rotors is a bit overrated only for the bling factor. i dont know if those rotors would be good or not, never heard of them. I've personally worked with brembo blanks and powerslot slotted rotors and i liked them, maybe not so much on the powerslot slotted rotors. btw. you might as well replace the brake pads also, with maybe some ceramic brake pads
 
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Old 10-15-2009, 01:26 PM
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OP, do you know what sub-model the car is? If it's an SI, it might already have rear disc brakes.

As far as new rotors, I'd suggest brembo blanks and Hawk HPS pads. For the brake lines, stainless isn't a bad idea; it'll give a little better brake feel over the stock rubber lines. But as far as cross-drilled and/or slotted rotors, they won't really make much of a difference on a street car.
 
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