brake conversion

[ek9vtec]

Hey guys

Im planning to do a 5 stud conversion on my civic. Im getting a set of ek9 brakes that come with hubs, suspension arms and other suspension parts. Is there anything else i need like would i need to upgrade my brake master cylinder and brake booster.

thanks guys

[mr180sx]

It depends which model ek you have. If yours has rear drums atm, then i would recommend to change proportional valves, master cyclinder and booster as well to make full use of the 5 stud conversion.

[90LAN]

hand brake lines too if it is drums

[EK1.6LCIV]

make sure the abs harnesses are bloody well cut as well, just had to throw it in there else youre up for new CTR/ITR lines ranging from $300 pre tax a bloody side

you running abs by chance?

check that the hand brake lines arent seized as well (worth a mention)

check the condition of all bushings

[ek9vtec]

make sure the abs harnesses are bloody well cut as well, just had to throw it in there else youre up for new CTR/ITR lines ranging from $300 pre tax a bloody side

you running abs by chance?

check that the hand brake lines arent seized as well (worth a mention)

check the condition of all bushings

no im not running abs. So i just have to make sure the abs harneses on the ek9 brakes are cut then ill be fine?


Thanks for all the help guys very helpful if theres anything else i need to know by all means shoot at me thanks guys :D

[ek9vtec]

Quick questions guys if i need to change proportional valves, master cyclinder and booster does it matter if i get ek9 or ITR's.

[jspec civic]

no i dont think so, may have to do some bendings on the lines..

[markoJEK1]

^ as he said, if you get ITR prop valve the holes will be in different positions you will have to bend them into place, might not be as easy as it sounds.

Save yourself headaches and get a EK9 to go with the way your EK lines are moulded

[ek9vtec]

oh okay thanks guys hopefully the conversion goes well =D