My Fit's Rear Disc conversion

[MR Spyder]

Hmmm.. Decided to pop by my workshop to 'look see, look see'... Called my bro, and asked him down to.. Hahaha... Turns out, it was a 'bad' decision.. :p *Spend $$$ again.. * :o

Since I've already upgraded my front brakes :thumbsup: , I was looking @ the rear disc conversion too.. Decided to ask my mech... Hahaha..

Ok, let the pics, show you what I've done in the end; :o

Conversion done;
http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/data/518/5308Full_view_of_the_rear_disc-thumb.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid192/pb9fa83d43af918a104a5c0ba86282142/f1b9236d.jpg

With the rim on;
http://www.ozhonda.com/gallery/data/518/5308Disc_Comversion_Complete-thumb.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid192/p300068252674008f9eef6952a03c4330/f1b92365.jpg

*If pics can't be seen, go here:
http://sg.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/mrspyder2003/album?.dir=36f1&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//sg.photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos
or
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2131668619
*Pics 28 & 29!* :)

Damage: S$650.
Time taken: 4 hours :(
Result: Very much improved braking response, tighter handbrake too! :D

*PS*: I strongly recommend all drivers out there (be it Toyota/Suzuki/Subaru/Hyundai etc), to do the rear disc brake conversion! Its damn worth it!! :D

*FYI, the rear disc rotors are in fact, slightly larger than my front ones.. Grrr... WilWood 4 pots, here I come!!! :D :thumbsup:

[TypeG]

errrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
yr rear brake is larger than yr front?
will it be a bit unbalance ?

but nice effort

[lazymofo]

nice work man!...

and bit off topic but what rims u riding there?

[MR Spyder]

errrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
yr rear brake is larger than yr front?
will it be a bit unbalance ?

but nice effort

So far, the braking bias is relatively not that unbalanced yet.. But what I can say, is that My Fit is starting to brake the way I want it to.. :)

*I strongly recommend all Jazz/Fit drivers to have this brake upgrade done to their stock rear drums (if any)*

[MR Spyder]

nice work man!...

and bit off topic but what rims u riding there?

Thanks!!
Hmmm... I'm not very sure what rims I'm having. All I know, is that I'm 1 of the 4 owners in SGP, to have this set of rims! :o

Hee.. They're pretty light too! Weighing in @ abt 4+ kg... :D

[Zimp13]

issit bolt on????

[MR Spyder]

issit bolt on????

Definitely, Zimp13!
OEM Honda parts for the whole disc conversion. Nothing was ever shaved/cut/filed off..

[TypeG]

that's damn good for a bolt on

[asiansquad]

so cheap

i was expecting 1k+

[Fizz]

is the rear brake kit from the thai spec jazz? i suppose if the rear brakes u have are from another jazz, then it doesnt matter if the overall rear disc diameter is larger than the front discs. i've notice many other car makers equip larger diameter discs are the back, but the pad-disc surface area is smaller than the front. and also the brake bias would have been properly balanced by the manufacturers.

[TypeG]

so cheap

i was expecting 1k+

in HK it cost around $500-600

[bluevti]

Sweet.. Nice work. I love how much ppl are modifying their jazz's.
If only I had more $$

Anyway for future reference for all the DIY'ers out there, what Honda OEM bits did you need to do this conversion?

Are you the one with the bolt up honda civic front brake conversion?

Something that might need checking - i think there's a proportioning valve which sets the amount of brake fluid pressure is sent to the rear. From memory disk brakes require slightly more than drum (or vice versa - been a few years), so the valve is slightly different. I had this trouble with a mitsy colt rally car I used to compete in. It might not be applicable to the jazz though.

[kentris]

Oz Jazz don't have rear brake discs ???. My Jazz has 'em.

[bluevti]

No, aussie jazz's only get drum brakes on the rear. Its a decision that a lot of small car manufacturers here make to try and save some $

[bagaichiban]

NICE work...

Just wondering...how exactly you meant by "braking the way u like"? and How HARD do i need to brake to start feeling the difference?? I am interested in doing so...but then if normal driving i can't feel much, then it would be not much point for me....

[Zimp13]

NICE work...

Just wondering...how exactly you meant by "braking the way u like"? and How HARD do i need to brake to start feeling the difference?? I am interested in doing so...but then if normal driving i can't feel much, then it would be not much point for me....

u better do the type r muffler first... heheheh.... :p

[MR Spyder]

NICE work...

Just wondering...how exactly you meant by "braking the way u like"? and How HARD do i need to brake to start feeling the difference?? I am interested in doing so...but then if normal driving i can't feel much, then it would be not much point for me....

Hi! Thanks for the compliment!

Ok.. What I meant
Quote:"braking the way u like"; is the way I brake. I'm not a very fast driver myself, but I do not like 'lethargic' brakes!! Esp when my stock Fit's ones.. :o

I do not know the exact way to describe how I brake mY Fit, but all I can say, is that the rear disc conversion, is an essential brake mod to to.. @ least if your car's having rear drums. :)

[MR Spyder]

Anyway for future reference for all the DIY'ers out there, what Honda OEM bits did you need to do this conversion?

Hmmm... I'm not very sure myself, bro. All I know, is that the whole conversion package, came in a box (Brand new rotors, calipers, pads, handbrake cable, brake hoses etc).


Are you the one with the bolt up honda civic front brake conversion?
Yeah, I'm the one u mentioned.

Something that might need checking - i think there's a proportioning valve which sets the amount of brake fluid pressure is sent to the rear. From memory disk brakes require slightly more than drum (or vice versa - been a few years), so the valve is slightly different. I had this trouble with a mitsy colt rally car I used to compete in. It might not be applicable to the jazz though.

I'll take note of this, bro! Will inform my mech, see if anything needs to be done with regards to this issue! :D

[panda]

very good job! i look forward to replacing those poo rear drums in the near future as well

[MR Spyder]

very good job! i look forward to replacing those poo rear drums in the near future as well

Hehehe.. then u must update ups when you've done so! :)