8th Gen Civic Rear Disc Brake Conversion (EX SWAP)

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\\  Today I will show you how to swap rear drum brakes for rear discs using an EX or Si donor car. I pieced together all the parts for this swap for under 150$ at the local junkyard.

PARTS REQUIRED:
Rear knuckles, caliper and caliper brackets, e-brake cables with brackets, soft brake lines, and abs wheel speed sensors

TOOLS REQUIRED:
10, 12, 14, 17, 21 Deep Hex Sockets
10, 12, 14, 17, 21 Open/Closed End Combination Wrenches
Phillips-head Screwdriver
Flat-head Screwdriver
3/8" or 1/2" Socket Wrenches
Hammer

STOPTECH SS BRAKE LINES PART #
950.40011
950.40511

TORQUE SPECS:
Rear Hub Mounting Bolts 47ft/lbs
Rear Bolt for Upper Arm 43ft/lbs
Knuckle to Trailing Arm 43ft/lbs
Rear Caliper Bolts 17ft/lbs
Rear Caliper Bracket Bolts 54ft/lbs

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