ITR front brake Upgrade

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Smurf
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ITR front brake Upgrade

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I upgraded my front brakes to 98 spec ITR brakes a few months ago. Here is what I used.

98 spec ITR Front Calipers (Reconditioned)
Dixcel Type Z pads
EBC blanks 282 4x100 MGZS discs
HEL Stainless braided brake lines
VTI front hubs.

Stock
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New Setup
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This is basically a direct bolt on. I needed the vti hubs because my standard brakes were 242. If your civic has 262 brakes as standard then you do not need to change your hubs.

The only other thing That needs modified is the calipers needs 2mm grinded of were the disc sits between the caliper and carrier.

This is an unbelievable upgrade. I know wonder how I ever drove my car with standard brakes.

I could have done it alot cheaper by buying cheap pads and also using old second hand calipers but I decided to do it right and spend the extra money.

Hope this helps some of use guys.

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Re: ITR front brake Upgrade

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It looks fantastic ! Hope you like it so much as i did ! Cheers

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Re: ITR front brake Upgrade

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just a question what is "ITR" spec??? also without measuring how can i tell what size my discs are mines a 1996 UK spec EJ9.

Youve got the same colour paint as my car, im jealous how nice yours looks compared to mine!!! :(
1996 EJ9 Civic
1998 BB8 Prelude Motegi VTi
1998, B16A2 EK4 Civic VTi

Aims:
EJ9 - Now my GF's car.
BB8 - Rebuild after crash damage to front end.
EK4 - Daily driver. Strip and track prep once prelude project complete

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Re: ITR front brake Upgrade

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Owen yours are 242mm ... from 1998 - end was 262mm and front swaybar included. from 1999 - end new grill, new bumper, new hood and crash bar included.

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Re: ITR front brake Upgrade

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Great mod! Thanks for sharing! I would also like something like this, but the problem is that i want to keep my 14inch wheels.

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Smurf
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Re: ITR front brake Upgrade

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ITR-Integra Type R.

Thanks guys.

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jeroenej9
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Re: ITR front brake Upgrade

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You can also use MG ZS front hubs on the EJ9 or other civic 96/00

And i believe the ZS calipers are also useable, and have a bigger surface than the ITR ones.

Nonetheless great upgrade, even visual ;)
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Re: ITR front brake Upgrade

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how much difference in size is there between the MG ZS and the civic discs?
1996 EJ9 Civic
1998 BB8 Prelude Motegi VTi
1998, B16A2 EK4 Civic VTi

Aims:
EJ9 - Now my GF's car.
BB8 - Rebuild after crash damage to front end.
EK4 - Daily driver. Strip and track prep once prelude project complete

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Re: ITR front brake Upgrade

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VTi and 98onwards have 262mm, the 96-98 EJ9 has 242mm.

MG ZS has 282mm, just like smurf has.

so thats 40mm or 20mm difference in diameter.
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Re: ITR front brake Upgrade

Post by mynameisowen »

cheers, quite substantial then.
1996 EJ9 Civic
1998 BB8 Prelude Motegi VTi
1998, B16A2 EK4 Civic VTi

Aims:
EJ9 - Now my GF's car.
BB8 - Rebuild after crash damage to front end.
EK4 - Daily driver. Strip and track prep once prelude project complete

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