DIY rear disc

[saaber]

Originally Posted by slowcarguy

I am attempting to use a set of rear discs from an 88 integra mainly for style points. I considered using the 90+ rear discs from integras/civics however they have trailing arms and independent rear suspension. The advantage to the older setup is the integras have a solid rear axle like our fits. The rear brackets on both the fit drums and the integra discs bolt on with 4 bolts, I will compare later this week to see how comperable they are. 86-89 integras are redily available at most yards.(I will use all new hardware however) I know there are rear disc kits available for the hefty price tag of $800 and S.E. Asia had fits with rear disc factory however I'm looking for a lower cost easily attainable solution.
I wonder how I'm going to tackle the ABS question however I noticed that the kit(AJ'S Racing I think) doesn't show any hubs so I'd assume they use the stock hubs. Any imput would be appreciated.
I will take more pics as I go so hopefully put together some sort of how-to. I noticed that someone mentioned that we have 14,000 members and not too many people are posting tech articles, this is an introduction to mine.
~Alex

Hi, I need your help, what is the size of your brake shoe? I am doing a comparison between yours and my asia spec Jazz.

[slowcarguy]

What dimentions are you looking for? Diameter? width of shoe?
It appears to be the same as a civic shoe.
~Alex

[saaber]

The length of the shoe from 1 end to the other end measuring along the shoe pad.

eddie

[quangalang]

how is the conversion going? i just might end up stealing your design when you get done

[slowcarguy]

I haven't heard this week from the shop, I have been meaning to call back. I've been looking into simply getting the honda rear spindles instead, it may be cheaper and of course just bolt on.
~A

[aziatiklover]

I cant wait to see the whole thing mang

[quangalang]

Originally Posted by slowcarguy

I haven't heard this week from the shop, I have been meaning to call back. I've been looking into simply getting the honda rear spindles instead, it may be cheaper and of course just bolt on.
~A

where would you get the honda spindles? and how much? please let us know

[slowcarguy]

I'm trying to source them now thru an old friend from college now living in S.E.Asia.
~A

[quangalang]

Originally Posted by slowcarguy

I'm trying to source them now thru an old friend from college now living in S.E.Asia.
~A

well in that case can you finish the caliper bracket that you started on and see if it's going to work or not.

[slowcarguy]

It looks like fastbrakes makes a similar thing for this EG with rear drum



This looks like what might work on a Fit......basically

~Alex
ps, I sent the message to said friend in S.E.Asia and I'll hear back this week about availability of rear spindles.

[aziatiklover]

Originally Posted by slowcarguy

It looks like fastbrakes makes a similar thing for this EG with rear drum



This looks like what might work on a Fit......basically

~Alex
ps, I sent the message to said friend in S.E.Asia and I'll hear back this week about availability of rear spindles.

wat kind tein coils r u running?? thanx

[slowcarguy]

That isn't my car, that was a car from some honda magazine. I have stock shocks in the rear with an eibach pro kit. Fits have a solid rear axle with a coil spring and separate shock.
~Alex
ps pic of my suspension are on pg. 1

[quangalang]

dude!! im waiting very impatiently to see the brackets made already!
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
if it works ill make my own

[ofay]

what part numbers do you have, I might be able to check them out at the honda my friend works at.

[quangalang]

any updates?

[slowcarguy]

The parts have been ordered, I'm waiting for them to arrive so I can bolt em on and see if USDM stuff works!
~A

[quangalang]

dude why do you have to do that to a brother? we're blood!
dont hold out on the part number yo

[slowcarguy]

I'm waiting to see if they're the right ones, I don't want anyone else wasting $ on this quite yet.



~Alex

[RaceCoated]

Nice work!


Steve

[gettinafit]

Up[date? They fit/work?