You make amazing videos. You changing the flex hose was a great idea. I bought my first Barbados Yellow 88 Si when I was 16. Ended up wrecking it when a flex hose blew during an emergency stop on the highway. (Could have been an old line, could have been the y-49 curse) Fast forward 18 years later I just bought a 91 special edition. I will feature it on my channel
Definitely needed to change those hoses. Even if they look fine you never really know their condition and it can lead to problems just as you experienced. I appreciate the comment 👍
Please don't get me wrong - I love your attention to detail and you do great restorations. But at 6:05 you were pressing that bushing in from the wrong side. The holes in those toe arms are coned to allow for a tight fit when pressed in against the smaller side. Thus you have to press in from the larger side. So you stretched it out and that's why it's loose. Those bushings would have fit perfectly if you went in from the other side. Maybe you can put the bushings in there and somehow squeeze the 'sleeve' to make it clamp down on it but I'd just get a new arm
I figured that might have been the issue. I tried pressing from the other side but my socket wasnt sitting right so i flipped it over. I think im going to go with adjustable toe links. So ill be ditching these anyway👍
dont know if you mention it, but here's it to help: when you swap to rear brake discs, you pedal will feel like spongy or getting low, because you need to get the OEM brake master that comes in the SI models ( drum brakes uses 13/16 Master Cyl--- Si's/ brake discs uses 15/16" MC) also it will help a LOT your braking feel, the 40/40 brake proportioning valve (you needed also when switching to disc's) instead of the drum brakes proportioning valve. cheers!
From what i see online the hf came with 13/16 the crx SI came with a 7/8 . the 15/16 came in civic,prelude,integra. With the 15/16 bolt up to the stock booster?
@@themechanic6117 yes! i have it on my EF Si, the only thing you have to make sure its that you have the right booster: integra's and +92 civic's EX have the bolts for the Master Cyl horizontally the crx and crx SI i think have them diagonally. for example, the 1" MC from the integra, can only be used with the integra booster, the 15/16 MC of the newer civics (+92 until 00) can only be used with their EX booster(because of the mounting bolts) and the 7/8 from the CRX/EF SI, will bolt on directly to your booster. (mounting holes should be diagonally)
Loving the series of videos. I need to replace the emergency break handle on my 91 CRX Si .. where diid you find your replacement handle ? Thx .. keep up the good work.
Yes , thats whats funny about. I always say it backwards😂 a 91 crx over there Is like a 2017 over here as far as rust . Its like we're not even on the same planet lol .
Brake lines aren't hard but they are a pain in the ass especially when you put the fitting on backwards or forget to put to it on before flaring the line. I've re-done several brake lines and more than anything it is just time consuming. 88hf 91si
So as i was watching..i was hoping to not see the part of the seized toe bolt..as to my past experience with a. Disc swap on my ej1 coupe it damaged the nut that built into the chassis
That CRX is so lucky to have you in it's life.. thanks for the motivation, my friend ✌️
I appreciate you watching. Thanks for the comment 👍🙏
Canada here...89 crx si...yup, that rear nut on the arm...thank you for doing that! Keep turning that wrench...one love
Thank you for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video
You're doing a great job on this car. I got frustrated just from watching when that brake line didn't come loose 😁
Thank you. The other sides brake line looks just as bad. When im ready to do that side lets sett if i have to replace that line. The frustration lol
I have 91 CRX, I need your knowledge. You do fantastic work my friend, very impressive.
What's going on?
Your attention to detail is spectacular... Customers need mechanics like u working on their vehicles
Thank you. If something isnt right ill loose sleep over it lol
Nicely done Jon, its good to see you bring out some nice tools for us to see!!
Thank you! 💪👍
Ohhhh, shiny new parts! Awesome stuff Jonathan!
Making the crx more enjoyable to drive! Its coming along 💪
Enjoy your videos man! Quite relaxing as well as informative.
Thank you.glad you enjoy the videos
You make amazing videos.
You changing the flex hose was a great idea.
I bought my first Barbados Yellow 88 Si when I was 16. Ended up wrecking it when a flex hose blew during an emergency stop on the highway. (Could have been an old line, could have been the y-49 curse)
Fast forward 18 years later I just bought a 91 special edition.
I will feature it on my channel
Definitely needed to change those hoses. Even if they look fine you never really know their condition and it can lead to problems just as you experienced. I appreciate the comment 👍
Nice install, really enjoying this series.
Thank you 👌👍
Hello from germany
I realy like your job
Hello and thank you
Great video as always.
Thank you for watching👍
Looking great so far, no doubt a few more headaches lie ahead.
Of course. Rust turns simple jobs into nightmares! Its coming along though ! Its feeling better n better to drive.
you my friend just got new sub!! Keep it up, such a clean and good videos, no bs and stupid stuff! enjoyed till vol 5, more to go :)
Thank you. Really appreciate it 👍💪
Nice job Jonathan! It's getting there!
Little by little. Its fighting me every step of the way lol
awesome vid! Gonna be helpful for when I do the trailing arms on my civic, it looks like its in rough shape back there lol
Rough shape isnt the word lol . I'm sure. There's still more headaches to come. No problem, I appreciate you watching.
Hey Jon, would be great if you would add to your films where you buy the parts you put on these
Please don't get me wrong - I love your attention to detail and you do great restorations. But at 6:05 you were pressing that bushing in from the wrong side. The holes in those toe arms are coned to allow for a tight fit when pressed in against the smaller side. Thus you have to press in from the larger side. So you stretched it out and that's why it's loose. Those bushings would have fit perfectly if you went in from the other side. Maybe you can put the bushings in there and somehow squeeze the 'sleeve' to make it clamp down on it but I'd just get a new arm
I figured that might have been the issue. I tried pressing from the other side but my socket wasnt sitting right so i flipped it over. I think im going to go with adjustable toe links. So ill be ditching these anyway👍
dont know if you mention it, but here's it to help:
when you swap to rear brake discs, you pedal will feel like spongy or getting low, because you need to get the OEM brake master that comes in the SI models ( drum brakes uses 13/16 Master Cyl--- Si's/ brake discs uses 15/16" MC) also it will help a LOT your braking feel, the 40/40 brake proportioning valve (you needed also when switching to disc's) instead of the drum brakes proportioning valve.
cheers!
Ive been keeping my eyes on ebay looking for the 40/40 . no luck yet
From what i see online the hf came with 13/16 the crx SI came with a 7/8 . the 15/16 came in civic,prelude,integra. With the 15/16 bolt up to the stock booster?
@@themechanic6117 yes! i have it on my EF Si, the only thing you have to make sure its that you have the right booster:
integra's and +92 civic's EX have the bolts for the Master Cyl horizontally
the crx and crx SI i think have them diagonally.
for example, the 1" MC from the integra, can only be used with the integra booster,
the 15/16 MC of the newer civics (+92 until 00) can only be used with their EX booster(because of the mounting bolts)
and the 7/8 from the CRX/EF SI, will bolt on directly to your booster. (mounting holes should be diagonally)
Like the editing lad. And how did one of your back hairs get on that nozzle?! 😀
That's not my hair! My days of long hair was over with a long time ago! 😂😂
@@themechanic6117 clearly not from your head 😁 lol
@@krismcleod272 clearly 😂😂 it makes me wonder where the hell this hair is coming from since im bald lol
Great video 👍
Thank you 👍 took forever to edit 😂
The effort u put in really shows
@@georgebonney90 thank you
Loving the series of videos. I need to replace the emergency break handle on my 91 CRX Si .. where diid you find your replacement handle ? Thx .. keep up the good work.
I didn't replace the handle. I plasti dipped the original handle and it's been holding up well. I appreciate you watching
"Get these planes off my snake"? Isn't it the other way around? Lol
Move to the desert, you'll get more work done way faster!
Yes , thats whats funny about. I always say it backwards😂 a 91 crx over there Is like a 2017 over here as far as rust . Its like we're not even on the same planet lol .
@@themechanic6117 exactly! Bring the family!
What brand of bushing u using? That diddnt fit to oem part?
Brake lines aren't hard but they are a pain in the ass especially when you put the fitting on backwards or forget to put to it on before flaring the line. I've re-done several brake lines and more than anything it is just time consuming. 88hf 91si
I hear you. When you have the line to a perfect length then find out you messed something up.... Time to start over lol
It looks like you didn't install your rear sway bar?
This car didnt come with a rear sway bar... Check out my other video where i install a sway bar
Awesome video! I still have my conversion sitting on the bench. Have you thought about getting a different brake purporting valve for your rear discs?
Thank you. Yes i have, when i looked for a 40/20 valve i could not find one
So as i was watching..i was hoping to not see the part of the seized toe bolt..as to my past experience with a. Disc swap on my ej1 coupe it damaged the nut that built into the chassis
Before i went into it i was dreading that same thing...i just knew it would give me problems
Same im surprised my 91 civic ef aint do that
This guy is amazing
Lol thank you for the compliment
I love when you find random hair..😂
😂😂👍
Hey man is there a difference between the drum and disc brake trailing arm?
I think the arm is the same, the spindle is different. I havent confirmed that
Now you're just showing off your editing skills lol! Great video. Chrixfix better watch out
Chris who? 😂😂 hey I gotta keep the audience entertained lol
@@themechanic6117 we are entertained indeed!
What’s cables did you use for the rear disc brake conversion?
Brake hose or emergency brake cable? All the new parts are ordered for a 91 crx si (they came with rear disk)
The cables for the emergency brakes
@@gearthrottle6505 91 crx si cables will work
We’re did you by them?
Whats your toughts on the stubby impact??
Love it! Its a must for tight areas. In the video it seems like it struggles but its because i had almost a dead battery on it.
@@themechanic6117 im thinking of getting it with thr 6ah seems good
@@cristianojoana1898 you won't regret it .i keep the smaller batteries on it because itll fit into tight areas with a smaller battery
Yes ,thats what i as was thinking stubby with the 2ah for tight spaces and 6ah for bigger job as it has more power with it ! Thanks
Where u buy that flaring tool kit
I got mine from Eastwood.com but I might have one in my Amazon link in the description. 👍
Easier just to use the Scarebird conversion bracket than to replace trailing arms.
PS Flarenuts suck!!!
Hey Neighbor
Was that solvent
Jose Quervo or Barcadi 151?
👍👍
Both mixed together😂😂 thats why its smoking lol
I'm also not happy with the "who shot Monty Burns" resolution. It seemed forced. Have a great week.
It's happening!
Tuned into a hot mess at first but it all got sorted out👍
The 3/8 impact was not enough for this
Definitely
Is your channel sponsor by FLUID FILM? LOL
I wish it was 😂
@@themechanic6117 why don't you write them a letter and ask. doesn't hurt. Maybe they'll give you a box full of fluid films. lol
You need air dude.
I have air tools. These bolts you want to take your time with.. Theyre easy to break.its why i took my time to be careful removing them....
you need a haircut..... lol
Its needs to grow back first ! 😩😂
Lol