Converting Rear Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes on an 8th Gen Honda Civic (2006-2011)
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- Опубликовано: 20 май 2023
- 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 8th Gen Honda Civic - Rear Drum-To-Disc Brake Conversion - PowerStop Performance Rear Brake Kit - Stop-Tech Stainless Steel Rear Brake Lines - Blox Racing Extended Wheel Studs - Prothane Polyurethane Rear Suspension Bushings
In today's video, I will show you how to convert rear drum brakes to disc brakes for the 8th Gen Honda Civic.
Below is a list of all the items covered in this video. Make sure to check out the links for everything you will need to do this upgrade on your Honda Civic!
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Driver Side Rear Suspension Steering Knuckle
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Passenger Side Rear Suspension Steering Knuckle
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PowerStop Performance 2006-2011Honda Civic Ex / Si Rear Brake Kit
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Rear Disc Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts (2 pack - 4 bolts are needed in total)
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Driver Rear Parking Brake Cable
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Passenger Rear Parking Brake Cable
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Rear Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly (Pair of 2)
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Stop-Tech Stainless Steel Rear Brake Lines
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Brake Parts Cleaner
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Honda Genuine DOT3 Brake Fluid
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Synthetic Disc Brake Caliper Grease
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Stainless Steel Brake Rotor Screws
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Prothane Rear Control Arm Bushing Kit
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Blox Racing Extended Wheel Studs (set of 20)
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Skunk2 ULTRA Lightweight Lug Nuts (Set of 20)
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Brake Bleeder Bottle Tool
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Tekton Impact Screwdriver Tool Set
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I remember doing this 6 years ago with my LX. No videos or info anywhere then, so i’m glad to see one up now
Nice 👍. Yeah, I figured this video could be useful for others... mostly because working on drum brakes sucks 🤣 🤣 🤣.
I appreciate the support! 🍻🍻
I hate drums too! I’m thinking about doing a conversion to my T100 as well.
I have a LX Civic as well. Where did you source your parts when you did the conversion on your car?
@@LevelUpMechanics yes bro thanks for making this video! quite helpful!
@minineji7050 in glass the video is helpful! 😁👍
I've been putting this off for lioe 2 years now. Glad i found this video. Awesome work man.
Thanks! I appreciate it 😁👍. Best of luck on your rear disc brake conversion! 🍻🍻
Very happy to see this isn't a complicated swap, and also happy to see people still modding 8th gens.
Since i'm finally modding my own, i think this will be a nice thing to do for it. Great vid!
Thanks for the support! 😁👍 What kind of mods are you going to start working on for your civic?
I have a lot of civic projects lined up for 2024. Next up will be a front splitter, front lip, and fog lights. So much work, so little time 🤣 🤣 🤣
@LevelUpMechanics Just ordered some headlights, new wheels( Enkei JS10) and a spoiler similar to the one you have.
Plan on doing the brake conversion, a 2011 front end, suspension work.
Long term is to do a K24 swap, but an all motor R18 has done well for me since I bought the car. We'll see how 2024 treats me, haha.
So little time, you’re right! I’m 67 in November! I think I’ll start working on my T100 truck now to get that URD/Pulley Boys blown 5VZFE back up and running again!
Thanks so much for posting this video, I’m sure there are 20 of us right now benefiting from it, and 25 more next year…
This is the video I’ve been looking for ❤
I'm always happy to hear that the video is helpful 😁👍
Excellent video. Excellent detail. Very informative . Thank you for posting.
Thank you! 😁👍 I appreciate your positivity 😁
Awesome! I've been thinking on doing this just for the aesthetics, so glad it's not a complicated swap
I'm really enjoing this civic build, we even share the same color haha
Thanks! Yeah, the conversion is pretty straightforward. I still have a lot of videos to edit for the Civic. I'm also in the middle of wrapping my headliner... and I have a Skunk2 camshaft waiting to be installed 🤣.
I really appreciate the support!
It’s more than aesthetic, the handbrake actually works better than with drums, and the overall braking is much better than the drum brake.
Very detailed this was great 👍. I wish I wasn’t so automotive dumb! That is the sharpest looking Honda Civic
I appreciate it! 😁 Lots more to come!
Great job, lots of great information! 🏎️
Thanks! 😁👊👍🍺
Awesomeee!! Thanks for sharing with us!
There's a lot more to come 😁👍
Woa excelente video y una gran explicación yo tengo un Civic lx del 2007 y es algo que deseo hacer pero en mi país es díficil conseguir esos repuestos son muy caros. Desde Panamá 🫡
¡Gracias! Definitivamente entiendo la dificultad de adquirir repuestos para el Civic. Estoy seguro de que debe ser más difícil obtener piezas en Panamá.
Realmente aprecio escuchar a los espectadores fuera de los Estados Unidos, ya que es realmente emocionante ver cuán lejos "viajan" mis videos.
¡Gracias por ver el video!
Con suerte, "Google Translate" hará un trabajo decente al traducir este comentario.
Great video thanks you
Anytime 👊 👍
Crazy we both did brake vids 😂
Great minds think alike 😁👊👍
the production and editing of these videos are really exceptional! sheesh! question. did you have a video when you replaced your suspension to eibachs and truhart suspension? or did they come in like that? i just cant find them on your channel if you did or not
I have a few suspension upgrade videos that still need to be edited & published to RUclips, including the eibach springs + TruHart struts / shocks. Hopefully, I will have this video ready to be shared in the near future 👍.
The Truhart struts & shocks are technically designed for a 9th gen civic (but are compatible with the 8th gen), and the eibach springs are for an 8th gen civic.
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I got you. Watched this vid acouple times .
Confused ?! 😆 I'm still pretty sure you'll be able to "smoke that civic" 🤣. Your B-series integra will be hard to beat with my economy R18.
I hope your arm is healing well after the surgery. 👍👍
I did finish the Acura TL brake master cylinder upgrade, and the results are very good, although the modifications to the backside of the air filter housing were pretty extensive and time consuming in order to fit the whole assembly in without the pressure lines interfering with the stock air filter housing. If there’s a good intake filter charge pipe that has a well designed MAF sensor inline, I’d have considered it, but I’m trying to stay as stock as possible.
I think even more pressure could be gained by going up to the 1/4” brake lines from the BMC to the ABS pump. Instead of reducing the BMC with adapters, move the 1/4 to 3/16” adapter to the ABS pump, and run 1/4” steel hard lines from the Acura BMC to the stock ABS pump. At least more volume would be present at the ABS pump. 2 more cents!
Regardless, mark your Acura BMC with an ID tag or paint that tells the next owner what to buy when the BMC eventually fails down the road.
Thanks for sharing the info! This will definitely come in handy once I'm ready to do more brake upgrades 😁👍.
And as long as we all can access your videos, we all have a one stop video with most or all of the questions answered in the comments section.
Nice Job. I have a plan to do same job. Mine is 15 inch steel rims on rear and front. Is there no interference with the 15-inch steel rim after installing the rear caliper?
As far as the rear calipers / brakes are concerned, you should be okay with the 15" rims 😁👍.
Nice video bro, you reuse the same ebrake cable for the new system??? or has to buy a new one
I had to purchase new e-brake cables. All the parts should be listed in the description section (with links) 😁👍.
What supercharger would you go with if you were to get one for the r18? I’ve been looking but the ones I find say they’re for the coupe only and I have a 4door
I would still get the kraftwerks supercharger, even though they say it's only for the coupe. I may have to do some minor fabrication, but I think it would still be a viable option.
where did you get the splash/dust gaurd because i cant find any
I couldn't find the rear brake dust shields on Amazon, but you can still purchase them from Honda if need be. The part number is 43253-SNA-A00 (or 43253-SNX-A00 - both part numbers refer to the same shield). You will need two of them (obviously lol 😆).
www.hondapartswholesale.com/oem-parts/honda-splash-guard-rear-43253snaa00
I hope this info helps! 😁
I have a full parts car which has disc in the rear, think it’s a lx or ex, whatever the highest trim base is. I recently just got another but it’s a dx would like to swap it over. All the stuff from my lx or ex whatever model it is will work correct?
Rear disc brakes are normally found only on EX and Si models (the parts are exactly the same). You can definitely use your donor civic to transfer over the rear brakes to your DX Civic.
What eibach springs are you using for the back with the truhart coilovers
I am using the eibach pro kit springs. They lower the front by 1" and the rear by 1.2"
They are pretty decent as far as ride quality is concerned. Eventually, I will upgrade to a Fortune Auto Coilover setup. But for now, the eibach & truharts will do the trick for the time being 😁👍.
Should b using dot 4 base on owners manual
If you look at the brake master cylinder cap, it should state that either DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid can be used.
DOT 3 brake fluid will absorb less water than DOT 4 from the air over time, meaning you'll need to have your fluid changed less frequently.
DOT 4 brake fluid has higher dry and wet boiling points, making it safer for higher temperatures.
So far, I've had no issues using DOT 3 brake fluid. Plus, it's always good to know that upgrading to DOT 4 brake fluid is always an option.
How much did you spend on the parts if you don't mind me asking. I'm trying to update my brakes soon!:)
Since everything (besides the rear suspension knuckles) was brand new, I spent A LOT 🤣.
Probably$700-$800... but this also includes the extra upgrades that I added while I was in there (stainless steel brake lines, polyurethane bushings, extended wheel studs, etc).
I have a full list (with Amazon links) of everything needed in the description section of this video, in case you want to see prices for everything...
I hope this info is helpful 😁👍.
could you reuse the bolts holding the old knuckle to the wheel hub or will you have to get new ones for the new set up? if so, where did you get it?
You can reuse the old ones if I remember correctly 😁👍.
thanks for the response. your video has the knuckle already connected to the wheel hub so I wasn’t sure what bolt was used. however you did mention that you got all the bolts from the knuckle so that makes sense
I’m working with an LX automatic R18 I bought last August as a cheaper alternative to my T100 pickup.
My question is: Have you looked into a compatible brake master cylinder with a larger main piston bore? I bought a BMC for a 2008 Acura TL, and am looking to upgrade my current setup to the .816” bore from the stock .750” piston. Everyone seems to wanna paint the parts as loudly as possible, and put the BBK’s on with a BMC that is marginal in the car’s stock form. A good foundation is my obsession, nothing worse than brake failure.
I've know that a common BBK upgrade for the 8th Gen Civic is to pair the Acura TL BMC with the brembo-style front calipers.
Once I finish adding more power to my civic (skunk2 camshaft & kraftwerks supercharger), I may have to bite the bullet and do this brake upgrade.
Until then, my current setup is still working flawlessly. For now... 🤣 🤣 🤣
I personally wouldn’t invest anything internally in an R 18, simply because of the block defect and the popsicle stick connecting rods. I’ll choose to live vicariously through your experiences when it comes to doing anything to that engine. I feel like I took my eyes off the prize, after I got the civic, and stopped working on the T100. The car handles like a miniature, Porsche, and respond well to simple upgrades to the suspension. I really like my 19 mm rear swaybar from Eibach, but I enjoy this new toy so much, I’m overspending on it. These cars are sheet metal shells with well engineered solid castings that make them cheaper to manufacture, but long term, this car will be a pile of rust long before the full framed T100 pickup. I’m impressed with this car, it’s so fun to drive, and I’d love to have an Si, but go out and try to find one!
@waverider5751 one way or another, my R18 build will end spectacularly... either with a blown motor... or with a properly tuned & reliable 200-250 WHP civic...
This year is going to get a bit crazy 🤪 🤣 🤣
That’s exactly why I bought the Civic, my T100 is supercharged, and I eventually smoked the #4 exhaust valve. This car is supposed to be a daily driver, but I’ve already replaced every bushing and joint in the front, and now I’m focusing on the rear.
Tip: if you tear up or just want new hardware to mount your rear wheel hubs, get an M10-1.25 x 55 mm hex head, flanged head bolt, you’ll neeed 8 of them. Three and a half threads are visible on the anchor side of the hub. Honda calls for a 53 mm length bolt, good luck finding one anywhere else but at the dealer. 10 is stamped into the head, so be sure to get a 10/8 hardness steel alloy fastener.
I got all the parts in my cart on amazon, question i didnt see any dust guard between the knucle and hub where can i get that and what is the size of the copper crash washers?
I couldn't find the rear brake dust shields on Amazon, but you can still purchase them from Honda if need be. The part number is 43253-SNA-A00 (or 43253-SNX-A00 - both part numbers refer to the same shield). You will need two of them (obviously lol 😆).
www.hondapartswholesale.com/oem-parts/honda-splash-guard-rear-43253snaa00
As far as the copper crush washers for the brake caliper banjo bolt is concerned, I do not remember the exact size. The copper washers came included with the PowerStop rear brake kit (calipers, rotors, and pads) that I purchased.
I hope this info helps! 😁
@@LevelUpMechanicsHi. Correct me if I’m wrong but the two different OEM part numbers don’t they refer to the driver and passenger side? Or can you just get two of the same part number and rotate it until it can bolt onto the knuckle?
I’m looking on Honda’s website and the pictures show different angles.
As far as the splash / dust shields are concerned, they are not "side-specific". You can just rotate them to line up correctly for whichever side you are installing them 😁👍
Is it the same on 9th LX R18?
Honestly, I do not know if the 8th Gen disc brake parts are compatible with the 9th Gen.
Any info on the abs wheel speed sensors? Do we just use the ones that are for the 8th gen civic? NVM 19:56 I'm an idiot 😂
Lol it's a good question 👍. The ABS wheel speed sensors transfer over to the new setup. No modification is needed.
I looked every where on the net and nothing seem to come up. uneven ebrake cable at the center console area. after installation, were your cables uneven? if so, how did you fix it? if not, i’m sol lol. But I checked, double check every thing. from the caliper to the thing holding the cables. adjusted the nut but still uneven. hope to hear your response soon.
I replaced the E-Brake cables with ones that are compatible with the rear caliper setup (the left and right E-Brake cables have different part numbers).
Do you have a Coupe or a Sedan? Because, if I remember correctly, there are different part numbers depending on the body style. Also, you will want to make sure that your cables are not mixed up between the left & right sides.
Also, if I remember correctly, my cables were slightly uneven... but the bracket that both cable ends attach to can pivot... so you can adjust the single cable leading to the E-Brake handle until there is tension on both cables leading to the calipers...
I think if you adjust the single cable leading to the E-Brake handle, this might resolve your issue...
The bracket that connects all 3 cables together will look slanted once you adjust the single cable leading to the handle... but since that bracket can pivot, it shouldn't apply any excess pull on the "shorter" caliper cable... it will just "twist" until both caliper cables have tension...
Once both cables have tension, you will be able to pull the E-Brake handle and use your parking brake correctly... it may take a little bit of trial-and-error to adjust that single cable to the point where you need it to be.
Let me know if this adjustment resolves your problem 😁👍.
thanks for the response. yea I order the cables per your description list and label it driver or passenger when they arrived and I also double check the numbers prior to installation so they are correct but I try to do that and see what happens, i’ll keep you posted. thanks again
I want to do the same thing on my Honda. Civic 2007 lx. Is it the same conversion kit?
Yes, it is the same 😁👍
@@LevelUpMechanics thanx 🫡
@Ambientium_anima anytime 😁👍
Don’t need to replace the proportioning valve with the new increased brake pressure that will be going to the rear wheels? Also what are your gauge pods for?
The 8th gen civic doesn't have a proportioning valve. Instead, brake pressure is controlled electronically by the ABS module. I believe it's called "electronic brake distribution" (EBD).
I haven't had any brake pressure issues with the rear disc brake conversion 😁👍.
As far as the gauge pods go, I currently have an oil pressure gauge and a wideband AFR gauge. They are the Prosport JDM 52mm (2-1/16") series. Eventually, I plan on boosting the R18.
I hope this info helps! 👍👍
@@LevelUpMechanics Okay cool 😎. I have a bbk for the front off a TLS so was curious if adding the rear conversion would cause any pressure issues Ahah. I plan to also have the BBK for the rear as well when doing the conversion so not sure how that will affect braking pressure for the front and rear.
I think as long as you have the correct brake master cylinder for your setup, that is what matters the most when upgrading brakes on the 8th gen...
@@LevelUpMechanicsWhat makes the rear wheel bearings/hub different from the ex/si to the Dx, Lx, etc.? I’m looking back and fourth on both of them and they look identical.
It is possible that the rear wheel bearings & hubs from the drum brake setup could be compatible with the rear disc brakes. The part numbers between the two are almost identical (but not exact).
I honestly didn't try to use the drum wheel bearing & hub assemblies, so I don't really remember if there was an actual difference or not. Since the part numbers between the two are different, I just decided it would be beneficial to use the parts that would be made for an EX / Si.
I would be very interested to know for sure if the LX / DX rear wheel bearings & hubs could work with the rear disc brake conversion. Unfortunately, I did not think to compare the parts to see what differences there may be.
How do you install the rear wheel hubs to the dust shield? Also, did the pair of wheel hubs in description come with the required bolts? I didn’t see anything on that when I opened the link.
I'm pretty sure the rear dust shields are bolt on (they should bolt on with three 10mm bolts).
First, you would install the splash shield onto the knuckle. Afterward, you would install the wheel bearing & hub assembly onto the knuckle.
The bolts for the wheel hubs are not included with the hubs. You would have to get those 4 bolts (per side) separately.
Upon further research, I found the part number for the hub bolts - 90163-SNA-000
These bolts are the SAME EXACT BOLTS that are installed on your current rear drum setup. You can just use the hub bolts from your rear drums and use them for the disc brake setup.
I hope this info helps! 😁 👍
Also, here is a link to the bolts, just in case...
www.hondapartswholesale.com/oem-parts/honda-bolt-flange-10x53-90163sna000?c=Zz1jaGFzc2lzJnM9cmVhci1icmFrZS1kaXNrJmw9Mzcmbj1Bc3NlbWJsaWVzIFBhZ2UmYT1ob25kYSZvPWNpdmljJnk9MjAwOSZ0PWV4JmU9MS04bC1sNC1nYXM%3D
@@LevelUpMechanics Thank you! I highly appreciate your response. Not very many people will respond to everyone’s comments let alone go into great detail. Keep doing what you’re doing and keep up the great work man 👍
@JoseFlores-wk2ej no problem 😁👍. I'm happy to help as best as I can. I appreciate the support!
The hub bolts are marked with a “10” stamped into the head, so stay away from 8.8 bolts, too soft.
Good video, I am doing this swap on my 09 Civic. Thing is, I noticed that I don't have that trim piece underneath the glove box?? and I can't find it anywhere online. Anybody know the name of the piece or where to get it?? Now that I noticed it - it bothers me...
77345-SNA-A11ZA
Check out the link below - it should be #4 - I think 🤔
www.hondapartswholesale.com/oem-parts/honda-cover-assembly-passenger-lower-nh167l-graphite-black-77345snaa11za?c=Zz1pbnRlcmlvci1idW1wZXImcz1pbnN0cnVtZW50LXBhbmVsLWdhcm5pc2gtcGFzc2VuZ2VyLXNpZGUmbD00Jm49QXNzZW1ibGllcyBQYWdlJmE9aG9uZGEmbz1jaXZpYyZ5PTIwMDgmdD1seCZlPTEtOGwtbDQtZ2Fz
thanks man, I appreciate it! @@LevelUpMechanics
@rooseveltm2157 anytime 😁👍
Any info for parking brake cables on the coupe?
Driver rear parking brake cable (coupe) :
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Passenger rear parking brake cable (coupe) :
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This info is based on part numbers found on www.rockauto.com/
Hopefully this info will be helpful...
@@LevelUpMechanics thank you!
No problem 👍
Did you ever find the trims for your side windows and front windshield
Yes, I ended up purchasing all Honda OEM parts. I will see if I can get a list of part #'s together to share 😁👍
@@LevelUpMechanics thank you I’d appreciate that would help a lot
Is there a video of you wrapping the front grill?
There are no wrapping videos just yet. The grille was my very first attempt ever at vinyl wrapping, so I was more focused on learning a new skill.
Ironically enough, I found an oem-style "carbon fiber" front grille on eBay a few weeks ago, and I will be making a video on that one soon. I also found "carbon fiber" covers for the side view mirrors, too 😁.
Now I'm just waiting for everything to arrive 🤞🤞.
@@LevelUpMechanics thanks for the response. Love the Honda Civic videos
Thanks! I appreciate the positivity 😁👍. I have a lot more content on the way 🍺
what brand is that muffler? looks and sounds exactly like one i just recently bought off someone for $30 new and have no clue what it is no marking on it but very much worth $30 lol
The brand is Spec-D. Chances are likely its the same muffler 🤣 🤣 🤣.
@@LevelUpMechanics ok thanks. believe thats the same brand as my tail and head lights
Why not from an LX-S?
8th Gen Civics that have rear disc brakes all use the same parts. If an LX-S has factory rear disc brakes, then that could work too 😁👍.
I just mentioned EX & Si models because they are more common to find in regards to donor parts.
Any difference in feel? Been thinking about doing this swap but rear brakes never heat up
As far as rear braking is concerned, the feeling is identical to the drum brakes. Since the front brakes tend to do a majority of the work to begin with, there is not much difference in performance when you compare the rear drum brakes to rear disc brakes...
There are a few pros & cons for both drum brakes and disc brakes.
Rear drum brake shoes tend to be much more effective as a parking brake, but they are typically a pain in the butt when it comes time to servicing them.
Rear disc brakes are very easy to service, but parts can cost more when compared to drum counterparts.
For me, I wanted rear disc brakes simply because they are aesthetically pleasing and are easy to work on. Plus, it gave me a good reason to install some polyurethane bushings & extended wheel studs & stainless steel brake lines 😁.
@@LevelUpMechanics yep, looks is def worth it, drumbs just look ugly :(
Agreed 👍
What year civic are you getting the parts to do the conversion?
2006-2011 Honda Civic EX / Si (both coupe & sedan versions are all the same for rear brake & suspension parts).
I hope this info helps! 😁
You can also check the description section of the video too, as I have a full list of everything needed / done for this conversion 👍
Where did you get those brake dust shields?
I couldn't find the rear brake dust shields on Amazon, but you can still purchase them from Honda if need be. The part number is 43253-SNA-A00 (or 43253-SNX-A00 - both part numbers refer to the same shield). You will need two of them (obviously lol 😆).
www.hondapartswholesale.com/oem-parts/honda-splash-guard-rear-43253snaa00
I hope this info helps! 😁
@@LevelUpMechanics okay, thank you!
where did you buy the rotor shield from?
The rotor shields came with the rear knuckles that I purchased from a junk yard (I just cleaned them up and repainted them with high-temp spray paint).
I couldn't find the rear brake dust shields on Amazon, but you can still purchase them from Honda if need be. The part number is 43253-SNA-A00 (or 43253-SNX-A00 - both part numbers refer to the same shield). You would need two of them (obviously, lol 😆).
www.hondapartswholesale.com/oem-parts/honda-splash-guard-rear-43253snaa00
I hope this info helps! 😁
yes it does help thank you so much i am almost done getting the parts for the conversion
can i use those parts on a 2012 civic lx sedan?
Some of these parts are also compatible with the 9th Gen Civics, but not all of them. The PowerStop brake kit should be compatible.
Other parts may not be compatible (like the parking brake cables, rear suspension knuckles, etc)...
Where did you find the rear dust shields?
I picked them up with the junkyard knuckles and then just cleaned them up and painted them with high-temp paint.
I couldn't find the rear brake dust shields on Amazon, but you can still purchase them from Honda if need be. The part number is 43253-SNA-A00 (or 43253-SNX-A00 - both part numbers refer to the same shield). You will need two of them (obviously, lol 😆).
www.hondapartswholesale.com/oem-parts/honda-splash-guard-rear-43253snaa00
I hope this info helps! 😁
THANK YOU!!!
No problem 👍
They are available from the dealer, around $30 each.
Did you take any videos of installing those bushings?
Unfortunately, no. Originally, I tried to press out the old bushings using a ball joint removal tool (basically a really big c-clamp with a lot of attachments) with no luck.
I ended up having to use a hydraulic press (at work) to successfully remove & install the LCA bushings.
@@LevelUpMechanics thank you! I’m going to check Rock auto for a cheaper set, but if I can’t find anything that looks reliable I’ll give those a shot. I have a 20 ton press here at the farm so I should be okay. Fingers crossed haha
A 20 ton press should definitely do the trick 😁👍
@@LevelUpMechanicscan you help explain what the metal pieces in the kit do? I’m seeing 6 big metal sleeves, 2 smaller metal sleeves, 2 wides sleeves, and the 2 of the long cylinders with bolt holes on either end. Trying to fully understand what all of those are used for.
Nevermind the prothane website has information in the description. Think I figured it out
I’m having trouble finding the dust shields online, I bought new knuckles from Amazon, and of course, the dust covers aren’t included with the knuckles. I found a guy on ebay that wants $59.99 EACH. TOO MUCH!!!
I couldn't find the rear brake dust shields on Amazon, but you can still purchase them from Honda if need be. The part number is 43253-SNA-A00 (or 43253-SNX-A00 - both part numbers refer to the same shield). You will need two of them (obviously, lol 😆).
www.hondapartswholesale.com/oem-parts/honda-splash-guard-rear-43253snaa00
I hope this info helps! 😁
That’s exactly what I did, they’ll arrive tomorrow, I still need to get the piddly screws, washers, and nuts I’ll need to have everything ready for the job. Little things like the four bolts that hold the hub to the knuckle, the screws for the dust shield, etc. Thanks for taking the time to help me out!
I just bought the forward bushings for the rear trailing arms, mine knock occasionally, these are Megan Racing spherical bushings, so they should last a long time, although I’m afraid they may be too stiff, the stock rubber bushings are only available as part of the full left or right hand side suspension arm assembly. I wish I could get access to the parts shelves at my location chain auto parts store, so I could take measurements and find the part with the correct dimensions, but I’d still be limited to the rubber bushings. I’ll let you know how they feel afterwards. Thanks so much for your thorough tutorials, they’re the best on RUclips.
No problem 😁👍
Let me know how the megan racing spherical bushings work out for you. The only bushings left for me to upgrade are the rear trailing arms.
Yeah, mine are knocking occasionally, I have the parts, they are BEEFY!
Man I hate having a coupe. The cheapest I’ve found a rear left parking brake cable is like 70 dollars….
Well, that's annoying (to say the least). Finding parking brake cables for the coupe can be difficult sometimes...
@@LevelUpMechanics I found a 2007 EX with no engine or trans, paid $100 for it! So just gotta hope the ebrake cables are fully functioning. Brake pads were missing from the passenger side rear so the ebrake has no tension right now. Fingers crossed lol
Having a donor civic is an awesome idea 💡 😀 👍
Is this can apply to LX 8th generation?
My civic is an 8th gen (2008) LX, so yes 😁
Hello Sir.
Hello 👋 😁
@LevelUpMechanics So i have a bit of a problem with my 2008 civic and i would like to know what you think is the problem.
So i changed my rear trailing arms and rear shock absorbers and since then i have this bumping sound from the rear anytime im on a bumpy road. Kinda like the shock absorbers are not working as they should be. I keep thinking i didnt buy oem rear shock absorbers but i think i need a second opinion.
@LevelUpMechanics when there are people at seated at the back, its worse. Its like the rear shocks are not able to hold the weight or something. Feels like the top of the tires hit the body or something. Im confused lol.
It sounds like there might be a chance that the rear shocks are not assembled correctly.
The only suggestion I can think of is to recheck your work. If you are unsure of how everything is supposed to be assembled, you can always look at part diagram pictures on honda websites like www.hondapartswholesale.com/ for reference.
I would recheck everything that was removed / replaced to verify if everything is assembled correctly.
Bro got rid of the drum for Amazon Chinese disc breaks 💀
Hell yeah I did 🤪. And they are working just fine. No rust or brake dust issues, and they perform exactly like you would expect an OEM rear disc brake setup to run.
Eventually I will upgrade my rotors and pads to handle the increased stresses that come with autoX / track days. But even then, I haven't had any issues so far...
Where you think your brakes come from??😂😂
Exactly 💯 👍😆
Powerstops are arguably just as good as R1 Concepts... Just sayin
Honda or any kind of drum brakes are complete trash anyway 😂
Love your 8th Gen Civic vids, but the music is too loud during B-rolls/non-talking scenes.
Good to know 👍. I will try to fix this issue in future videos 😁