CRX SI Brakes & Suspension on wagon?

Justin@bisimotoJustin@bisimoto Wagonist
in Suspension, Braking & Wheels
I've searched but I cant find what Im looking for. Maybe I just missed it.. :roll:

Anyway, I have a 90 CRX Si sitting in my driveway. Im going to pull the rear arms and sway bar off today and also wanted to pull the front upper control arms. I know that aftermarket arms are the same but im not sure if the factory arms are the same. Does anyone know if they will work?

What about the front brakes? Would it be a worthwhile upgrade for my wagon? Can I possibly swap the whole spindle/assembly?

Thanks in advance :D

Comments

  • vtecn8ivevtecn8ive Senior Wagonist
    Front upper control arms should be the same.

    Si/Dx/Lx front spindles are the same as wagons :) no upgrading there.

    If you ever want to make sure things are compatible check out www.hondaautomotiveparts.com choose the car you want to check parts on choose the part and then add them to your cart. then look up the other, if the part is interchangeable they are usually highlighted already!! Otherwise add to your car and check out your cart to see if you have 2 of the same thing or different.

    at least thats what I usually do.
  • SiWagonSiWagon Council Member
    Don't forget to pull the following:
    a)MC(check size to make sure it's bigger than yours).
    b)Disc Porp.Valve(if rear disc in case u want to convert to rear disc later).
    c)the whole Rear disc (if it's r.disc) & r.swy.bar.
    d)Front brakes(yes they're bigger)
  • 89ac_EE289ac_EE2 Wagonist
    so are the ef civic si front brakes the same as the crx si? and the are bigger than dx/std/hf/wagon fronts?
  • leWolfleWolf Senior Wagonist
    Yeah the crx si should have the same brakes as the wagon. An integra brake setup would be a sick upgrade though!
  • BrakeExpertBrakeExpert New Wagonist
    The front spindles and discs are the same at 9.5", but the CRX Si caliper, known to a few, is slightlyu fdifferent. Its got a hangar on the bracket, is a bit heavier, and the pad is a bit bigger, so its an upgrade, but not a whole lot, though if its free, do it! The DA Integra brakes require 10.3" brake-style knuckles, IE the 90-91 Civic EX knuckles.
  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    90-91 RT4WD use the same caliper as the CRX if i'm not mistaken.
  • leWolfleWolf Senior Wagonist
    So swapping them does nothing, correct?
  • vtecn8ivevtecn8ive Senior Wagonist
    BrakeExpert wrote:
    The front spindles and discs are the same at 9.5", but the CRX Si caliper, known to a few, is slightlyu fdifferent. Its got a hangar on the bracket, is a bit heavier, and the pad is a bit bigger, so its an upgrade, but not a whole lot, though if its free, do it! The DA Integra brakes require 10.3" brake-style knuckles, IE the 90-91 Civic EX knuckles.


    I never knew this. Thanks for the info.
  • SiWagonSiWagon Council Member
    AlexanderleWolf wrote:
    So swapping them does nothing, correct?

    Swapping 4WD to CRX Si does nothing,BUT 2WD Wgn to CRX Si is a upgrade.
  • Justin@bisimotoJustin@bisimoto Wagonist
    Thanks for the help guys :)

    I didnt get to pull the brakes but I should get them next weekend :D
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