1niceSi

I have a fully complete 100% rear disc swap for an EG...it came on the car that I bought.

Should I take it off and use it on my either my coupe or hatch, since neither of them have rear discs, or just sell it to someone?

Would it really be worth it after the install? I mean is braking that much better??

I've read before that the EG rear disc has had problems in the past. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but that's why the rear disc, only came on EG Si's from 92-93 in Canada.

imported_loudsubz

it would be a little bit better braking but nothing u would be able to notice so prevelant that you would be in awe.

imported_loudsubz

so you have 3 egs now james? lol

1niceSi

Yea...but this Si hatch that I just picked it up is only for parts. I'm gonna take what I need and part the entire car out.

Cynikal.Mindset

rear discs just basically look better and cost more to repair...

Younes Si

holy sihit

imported_Torrey

for me, rear disks are easlier to repair as well.

Nova_Dust

^ I believe that is one of the advantages of rear disc. Maintenance is not so difficult. And correct me if I am wrong, but you can go large on the rear rotor too should you wish to increase the front braking power and balance the rear at the same time.

I don't think they make "large" size drum brakes for racing purposes.

imported_loudsubz

Im with torrey on this one. I do find it alot easier working on my rear discs than I did on my drums. I hated fidling with the adjustment screws on the drums and having to align everything with the heavy springs trying to get the shoes back in, what a pain.

imported_Mikeye

I have an EK with front disc and rear drums. Changed the rubber hoses to Goodridge stainless steel braided brakelines, what a difference!

It could have been my new tires as well but still the brake feels great!

imported_loudsubz

how much were those goodridge lines

imported_Thrill_House

The advantagesto rear discs are greater clamping force, better heat dissapation, easier to repair, and they look nicer. The better cooling imo is there best advantage over drums because if you do alot of hardcore driving or stopping from high speeds then you will greatly reduce brake fade.

imported_loudsubz

heres a good article

http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/techcenter/articles/43857/article.html

imported_Mikeye

The goodridge i got from ebay. Total after customs and shipping was just less than $100 CDN.

Great upgrades for my DX coupe. Highly recommend.

imported_Mashimaro

i'm planning on a disc conversion for the rear as well.

i also find them easier to work on, but the big thing for me is that they hold a lot better than a drum when you have the parking brake pulled tight on a hill.

bbarbulo

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if you already have the parts, I can't imagine NOT doing it. it would be a crime not to do it.

there is a reason performance cars have rear disks.

since you have the time, I'd also replace all the bushings too while you got all that stuff out, maybe have the trailing arms/LCA and UCA powdercoated??

imported_truth seeker

discs will always disapate heat better

imported_mugenpowered

For sure. Discs have many advantages over drums, if not we'd all be talking about getting a four-wheel drum brake conversion as opposed to discs.