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PAPZ
13-02-2006, 06:54 PM
i need some info. im planning to put AP1 spoon monoblock calipers and 300mm SCR-PRO rotors on the front of my EK. what should i do to the rear brakes to equal out the brake bias?

will AP1 s2000 front rotors n calipers fit?
Project R
13-02-2006, 11:40 PM
From what i got told it won't be a straight fit.
There's a bit of modification to make it fit and also you got to find a new set of mags with the right offset that will fit the bigger calipers.

You should try looking into a itr brake conversion or if you really want spoon then get the spoon brake rotor conversion kit. This include twin block calipers, rear calipers, pads, front and rear rotors.
PAPZ
14-02-2006, 12:04 AM
i already have the 5stud conversion. i think its a +42 offset. and should clear. im not too sure. hrmmm
Project R
14-02-2006, 12:17 AM
I'm not to sure what offset you need to fit the calipers.

But if you already have a 5stud conversion then why don't you get spoon twin block calipers for an itr. It would be a straight fit then. Why would you want a spoon caliper that fits a AP1. I think the spoon calipers for an itr would hold up just fine.
barefootbonzai
14-02-2006, 11:11 AM
cause there's one for sale cheap?
PAPZ
14-02-2006, 11:40 AM
i already own ap1 calipers thats why i asked =o/. i picked them up for a very good price. wanted something different. a little hardcore. =oD
Slow96GSR
14-02-2006, 03:22 PM
If you want to change the bias get a controller from Baer or Wilwood. They have bolt on kits.
PAPZ
14-02-2006, 05:05 PM
yeh true. but i was asking as well, if i update the front brakes will they be too big for my stock rear brakes. i have CTR rear rotors n calipers. not too sure the size of the rotor.
Slow96GSR
14-02-2006, 09:52 PM
... if i update the front brakes will they be too big for my stock rear brakes...

No. I have a big set up front right now since Baer just made my rears. Been running the fronts only for a year now. Nothing wrong since about 60% of your stopping force is in the front. That's why you see stock systems with bigger front and small rears. Get the big fronts then when you can get a rear set. You don't have to but it can't hurt.
PAPZ
14-02-2006, 10:09 PM
oh nice. thanks for that. il keep that in mind. what have u got running?
Slow96GSR
15-02-2006, 12:22 AM
I use the Baer "Claw" kit for my car. $595.99USD. incase you want to know. They have them on Ebay as well as the new rear kit for $495.99 and the the bias controller ranges from $59.99 up. Wilwood also makes good kits. Look them up too. They cost about the same.
blackdc2
15-02-2006, 08:02 AM
I have a wilwood bias control, brand new in the box, I am open to offers ;)
PAPZ
15-02-2006, 09:15 AM
haha sweet. well il wait till i fit the brakes first, then il come chasing u guys for the kits. il keep it in mind. cheers appreciate ur help
Slow96GSR
15-02-2006, 09:19 AM
I found these on Ebay: Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AEM-Powerslot-Front-Big-Brake-kit-for-Civic-or-Integra_W0QQitemZ8038830139QQcategoryZ33564QQssPag eNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) and here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AEM-Powerslot-rear-Big-Brake-kit-for-Civic-or-Integra_W0QQitemZ8038833367QQcategoryZ33564QQssPag eNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem). These will allow you to use your stock calipers with bigger rotors and then you can also get better pads. I asked what the reserve is and he says $150usd for both.
PAPZ
15-02-2006, 09:38 AM
4 stud though. =o/
Weq
15-02-2006, 04:53 PM
watch out with stopping on the streets using those track pads.
PAPZ
15-02-2006, 04:56 PM
i have a set of project mu 0-700. i heard some news that they take a while to heat up for the street. im going to look for new pads, once i work out hte solution to fit my brakes on the car.
dc-r
17-02-2006, 07:43 AM
i already have the 5stud conversion. i think its a +42 offset. and should clear. im not too sure. hrmmm

i am thinking to do 5stud conversion as well, it is bit hard to get and expensive too>.< but will do it. my question is, is it worth doing it (5stud conversion) ???? btw, i have ek vti-r ...

cheers
PAPZ
17-02-2006, 11:24 AM
yeh i think its worth it. bigger brakes, more wheel choices.
koldfire
28-03-2006, 12:22 PM
hi guys, im new to this forum...
I like the idea of ITR brakes conversion mainly for price/performance ratio... To go a step further, I was introduced to fit Brembo rotors and calipers (a used kit for 4 wheels) for EG hatch at a price AU$3k without labor. Now... ive heard much about Wilwoods on Civics... but is there anyone got any experience with Brembo on civic (EG/EK)? OR it's an added bling factor...

PS: no disrespect to people with brembo on civic....cheers...