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NoJokE · 04-24-2004, 01:01 PM

I have a '93 Ex, with no ABS and back drums. I want to upgrade the back to discs, but i am also planning big power and want to run a 13" slick. I know if i upgrade the back and not the front there will be uneven brake distribution.

Will a GSR brake conversion up front and back allow me to still run a 13" Slick?

Or should i just get some new rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, SS Braided lines on my stock ish and call it a day?

92b16vx · 04-24-2004, 01:20 PM

Brake distribution will be determined by the proportioning valve.

Some models even though they have drums in the back, the prop valve may not need to be changed. You need to look at the number on the side ones that have the same two numbers, 40/40, 30/30 are fine, if it says something like 40/30, 30/20, you might want to change it.

turboB20hatch · 04-24-2004, 01:28 PM

NoJokE · 04-24-2004, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 92b16vx@Apr 24 2004, 12:20 PM
Brake distribution will be determined by the proportioning valve.

Some models even though they have drums in the back, the prop valve may not need to be changed. You need to look at the number on the side ones that have the same two numbers, 40/40, 30/30 are fine, if it says something like 40/30, 30/20, you might want to change it.

Good info, but my real question was "Will i be able to run a 13" Slick with the larger GSR rotors?"

NoJokE · 04-24-2004, 03:43 PM

I just checked and the proportioning valve says 3030 on it.

92b16vx · 04-24-2004, 04:07 PM

I don't know if you can fit a 13" over the GSR brakes.

D See 2 · 04-24-2004, 04:37 PM

i doubt it.

NoJokE · 04-24-2004, 07:26 PM

Hmmm, Will i be able to upgrade the back to discs and still keep my stock fronts without any ill effects??

92b16vx · 04-25-2004, 05:07 AM

Yes, they should be fine. If I remember correctly, the EX has the larger drum, with a smallish front, so the balance is the same as with a small rear disc such as the Del Sol vtec, or GSR. Now if you go slap the Prelude, ITR or some other larger rear disc on there, you could throw it out wack.

04-24-2004, 01:01 PM	#1
NoJokE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,317 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 27	I have a '93 Ex, with no ABS and back drums. I want to upgrade the back to discs, but i am also planning big power and want to run a 13" slick. I know if i upgrade the back and not the front there will be uneven brake distribution. Will a GSR brake conversion up front and back allow me to still run a 13" Slick? Or should i just get some new rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, SS Braided lines on my stock ish and call it a day? __________________ T3T67 <a href=\"http://www.hondaswap.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=69573\" target=\"_blank\">Buy my MSD 6AL, Carsound Cat, VTEC Distributor!</a> <a href=\"http://ipods.freepay.com/?r=11169222\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up for a Free Ipod!</a>

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92b16vx B happy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Location: Location: Location: Age: 38 Posts: 13,020 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dohc 95 egg Rep Power: 186	Brake distribution will be determined by the proportioning valve. Some models even though they have drums in the back, the prop valve may not need to be changed. You need to look at the number on the side ones that have the same two numbers, 40/40, 30/30 are fine, if it says something like 40/30, 30/20, you might want to change it. __________________ 95 CX\|B16A2 XBL \| binary xj0hnx \| Halo 3

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NoJokE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,317 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 27	I just checked and the proportioning valve says 3030 on it. __________________ T3T67 <a href=\"http://www.hondaswap.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=69573\" target=\"_blank\">Buy my MSD 6AL, Carsound Cat, VTEC Distributor!</a> <a href=\"http://ipods.freepay.com/?r=11169222\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up for a Free Ipod!</a>

04-24-2004, 04:07 PM	#6
92b16vx B happy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Location: Location: Location: Age: 38 Posts: 13,020 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dohc 95 egg Rep Power: 186	I don't know if you can fit a 13" over the GSR brakes. __________________ 95 CX\|B16A2 XBL \| binary xj0hnx \| Halo 3

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D See 2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 25 Posts: 2,401 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Civic CX Rep Power: 39	i doubt it. __________________ Garage: 1992 CX Hatch > Current Money Pit Grave: R.I.P. 1995 Integra GSR R.I.P. 1990 DX Hatch R.I.P. 1990 CRX Si


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NoJokE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,317 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 27	Hmmm, Will i be able to upgrade the back to discs and still keep my stock fronts without any ill effects?? __________________ T3T67 <a href=\"http://www.hondaswap.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=69573\" target=\"_blank\">Buy my MSD 6AL, Carsound Cat, VTEC Distributor!</a> <a href=\"http://ipods.freepay.com/?r=11169222\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up for a Free Ipod!</a>

04-25-2004, 05:07 AM	#9
92b16vx B happy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Location: Location: Location: Age: 38 Posts: 13,020 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dohc 95 egg Rep Power: 186	Yes, they should be fine. If I remember correctly, the EX has the larger drum, with a smallish front, so the balance is the same as with a small rear disc such as the Del Sol vtec, or GSR. Now if you go slap the Prelude, ITR or some other larger rear disc on there, you could throw it out wack. __________________ 95 CX\|B16A2 XBL \| binary xj0hnx \| Halo 3

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