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guaynabo89
06-06-2003, 05:53 AM
I installed front and rear aem brake kits on my car a couple of months ago and I finally managed to take some crappy pics.

Here is the front before:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid64/p6ae1f37e30e621f8a7eabe98ca841ee9/fbfd6bf6.jpg

and here is the front after:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid64/pfc4a6f05043451501fea0897b030e762/fbfd7036.jpg

Here is the rear before:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid64/p62296082563ac40db4798bddef7b9d25/fbfd6bf5.jpg

and here it is after:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid64/p23edabd27401d1a3d6d10f73a6d82258/fbfd7034.jpg

‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^›
06-06-2003, 06:29 AM
Kewl. What did u use for the back?

guaynabo89
06-06-2003, 06:32 AM
I had to modify to aem braket a little and i had to modify the hub a little bit to.

I'm working on getting pics so I can do a how to.

It only cost and extra 30 dollars in machining the aem bracket.

‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^›
06-06-2003, 06:36 AM
Kewl...Have u driven the car yet? how does it feel? Makes a Big diffrence, I wonder If ppl will notice the size diffrence if u don't tell them.. They look Good!

guaynabo89
06-06-2003, 06:41 AM
I have driven the car and feel an improvement. It could be just me but I think you can feel that it does give the caliper more leverage for better stopping.

As far as noticing, I think its very noticable. The stock rotors looked extremely puny behind the wheels.

With both the front and rear kits it fills up the space nicely. Like it was meant to be that way.

89AccordLvr
06-06-2003, 07:02 AM
so this bracket kit makes the aem rotors a perfect fit

guaynabo89
06-06-2003, 07:34 AM
Originally posted by 89AccordLvr
so this bracket kit makes the aem rotors a perfect fit

No

You modify the bracket that comes with the kit. You don't have to buy or make a different bracket.

pric
06-06-2003, 08:07 AM
Looks good man can't wait to see the how to.

wprocomp
06-06-2003, 09:27 AM
badass man,that makes the car look so much more serious,I will have to look into doing that myself...what did the kit cost you?

SiR
06-06-2003, 09:56 AM
Finally got pics of them! Arent you still selling them? Im not buying them though, I just remember what you told me.

RobT5580
06-06-2003, 10:22 AM
Yeah i said the same thing when i did my fronts. I did make a whole new front bracket because i didnt like the idea of a spacer in the front. I want to do the rears some time but now im working on my B20A turbo so that can wait. Glad to see others doing the swap and not waisting money on the regular cross drilled setups which have never been more than just looks for me.

superaccord
06-06-2003, 05:30 PM
hey, where did u get the slotter rotors for the back before the aem upgrade kit?
please tell me.. lol

guaynabo89
06-06-2003, 07:40 PM
wprocomp

The kits run about 400-450 each . Might want to check with oldschool he gave me a pretty good price quote.


SiR

No man I was selling you the stock rotors remember:D


As far as the stock replacements they were brembo. The stock sized rotors don't really improve stopping power but they do stay cooler for longer than just normal rotors.

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06-06-2003, 08:59 PM
Hey Guanabo.. curious since u have been working on those brakes and brackets.. do u think it could be possible to use some Aftermarket calipers for another Honda car and modify them to our cars?

guaynabo89
06-06-2003, 09:21 PM
for the front yes. just like the aem bracket you would have to space it out a little but yes. The thing is four and six pot calipers bolt on from the outside in not through the side. so you would have to get diffrent brackets all together. I was going to go that route but decided on front and rear kits to give it a more balanced look.

Any big caliper kit for the early civics and tegs should bolt on just like the aem relocation kit.(with spacers)

I think you can also upgrade to bigger calipers like say a 2000 Accord. My wifes Accord has larger piston rear calipers that fit the bolt pattern that comes with the rear kit, but the ebrake cable is attached on the bottom of the caliper compared to the sei's top.


I've been looking into upgrading the front to dual piston or maybe four piston calipers if extra money comes up.

‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^›
06-06-2003, 09:53 PM
Originally posted by guaynabo89
for the front yes. just like the aem bracket you would have to space it out a little but yes. The thing is four and six pot calipers bolt on from the outside in not through the side. so you would have to get diffrent brackets all together. I was going to go that route but decided on front and rear kits to give it a more balanced look.

Any big caliper kit for the early civics and tegs should bolt on just like the aem relocation kit.(with spacers)

I think you can also upgrade to bigger calipers like say a 2000 Accord. My wifes Accord has larger piston rear calipers that fit the bolt pattern that comes with the rear kit, but the ebrake cable is attached on the bottom of the caliper compared to the sei's top.


I've been looking into upgrading the front to dual piston or maybe four piston calipers if extra money comes up.

Well Sounds Goods.. If u come up with anything let me know. Maybe we can split the cost or something..It would very nice with bigger calipers and the braking would be even better!

OldSchoolSwap
06-09-2003, 04:10 PM
Awsome guaynabo89! They look great.
This mod is also written on my books, but not at the moment ;)

SeanJohn03
06-09-2003, 05:12 PM
I like the rims ! what brand are they?

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06-09-2003, 05:14 PM
Originally posted by SeanJohn03
I like the rims ! what brand are they?

Those sure are nice.. They are called the Pentag 5's!! they came stock off a Yugo!

adams86lxi
06-09-2003, 05:29 PM
looks really nice, good job!:)

ghost_ny
06-09-2003, 05:31 PM
lol, your such a kidder matt

guaynabo89
06-10-2003, 07:42 AM
Originally posted by ‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^›
Those sure are nice.. They are called the Pentag 5's!! they came stock off a Yugo!

:lol

They are Niche Shocking shocks. They don't make them anymore.



Originally posted by OldSchoolSwap Awsome guaynabo89! They look great.
This mod is also written on my books, but not at the moment

I mamaged to get a couple of pics of the hub and what you have to do to get it to fit. Hopefully this weeekend I'll get a chance to put toggether a quick how to with pics.

That way you'll finally now what it is I was talking about.( and everyone else of course)

iloveJDMblackrims69
06-11-2003, 07:20 PM
damn bro they have a nice appearence! keep up the good work! ps......... love the color of the 3 gee!