Benefits Of 5 Lug Swap
06-02-2007, 08:36 AM
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Benefits Of 5 Lug Swap
The Integra Type R 5 lug brake conversion is popular amongst EG, DC, and EK owners, whether it be for the OEM quality bolt-on brake upgrade or to fit the 5x114 bolt-pattern variety of wheels on their cars. The conversion offers 282mm diameter rotors up front and 260mm rotors in the rear. This is roughly 1" more all around than a stock Integra. Not only that, but the front calipers are significantly larger (although still the single-piston sliding type). The reason you don't see this conversion on DA's and EF's very often is because it is not a true bolt-on procedure. The modifications that need to be done are not really that hard but time consuming and the parts need to be machined to absolute perfect specifications, or you will run into problems. If you do want a bolt on proceedure I suggest you just get a big brake package or upgrade your brake hoses to stainless steel and get a high quality pad.
Also upgrading the master cylinder is a must, some people say you can use your stock one but get the ITR one and any mushyness in the pedal is gone
After your test drive, you should notice that the brake pedal feels considerably more sensitive to input and you're stopping a lot quicker. Performance-wise, this means later braking before diving into turns and a greater feeling of control. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the new brakes... they are quite a bit more powerful and easier to lock up if you don't have ABS.
(Mainly stolen from http://technet.ff-squad.com/how-to/5lug.ef-da/ )
Now the reason why i did it not only for the larger brakes for the better performance on and off the track, is that most of the lighter forged wheels are made for this application of 5X114. Which will arrive for me one day.
Also upgrading the master cylinder is a must, some people say you can use your stock one but get the ITR one and any mushyness in the pedal is gone
After your test drive, you should notice that the brake pedal feels considerably more sensitive to input and you're stopping a lot quicker. Performance-wise, this means later braking before diving into turns and a greater feeling of control. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the new brakes... they are quite a bit more powerful and easier to lock up if you don't have ABS.
(Mainly stolen from http://technet.ff-squad.com/how-to/5lug.ef-da/ )
Now the reason why i did it not only for the larger brakes for the better performance on and off the track, is that most of the lighter forged wheels are made for this application of 5X114. Which will arrive for me one day.
Last edited by Solid GSR YO; 06-02-2007 at 08:39 AM.
06-02-2007, 11:02 AM
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The Integra Type R 5 lug brake conversion is popular amongst EG, DC, and EK owners, whether it be for the OEM quality bolt-on brake upgrade or to fit the 5x114 bolt-pattern variety of wheels on their cars. The conversion offers 282mm diameter rotors up front and 260mm rotors in the rear. This is roughly 1" more all around than a stock Integra. Not only that, but the front calipers are significantly larger (although still the single-piston sliding type). The reason you don't see this conversion on DA's and EF's very often is because it is not a true bolt-on procedure. The modifications that need to be done are not really that hard but time consuming and the parts need to be machined to absolute perfect specifications, or you will run into problems. If you do want a bolt on proceedure I suggest you just get a big brake package or upgrade your brake hoses to stainless steel and get a high quality pad.
Also upgrading the master cylinder is a must, some people say you can use your stock one but get the ITR one and any mushyness in the pedal is gone
After your test drive, you should notice that the brake pedal feels considerably more sensitive to input and you're stopping a lot quicker. Performance-wise, this means later braking before diving into turns and a greater feeling of control. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the new brakes... they are quite a bit more powerful and easier to lock up if you don't have ABS.
(Mainly stolen from http://technet.ff-squad.com/how-to/5lug.ef-da/ )
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Now the reason why i did it is to be kewler than all the rest of the DA's out there and make them look bad
Also upgrading the master cylinder is a must, some people say you can use your stock one but get the ITR one and any mushyness in the pedal is gone
After your test drive, you should notice that the brake pedal feels considerably more sensitive to input and you're stopping a lot quicker. Performance-wise, this means later braking before diving into turns and a greater feeling of control. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the new brakes... they are quite a bit more powerful and easier to lock up if you don't have ABS.
(Mainly stolen from http://technet.ff-squad.com/how-to/5lug.ef-da/ )
FIXED::finger: :finger: :finger: :finger:
Now the reason why i did it is to be kewler than all the rest of the DA's out there and make them look bad
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