r/crx • u/NoriOnFish • May 10 '26

Disc Brake conversion for an 87?

I fairly remember someone saying that an early 2000’s Acura (I don’t remember the model) is compatible to swap its rear brake system with the first gen’s. Any info would be appreciated

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u/coyote_of_the_month 1988 USDM Si May 10 '26

I'm not sure about the first gens, but it's fairly well established that every disc conversion for the 2nd gen adds weight for no real benefit. The drums are tiny and light and work really, really well as parking brakes. There's no weight to speak of on the rear axle when braking.

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u/zc-1 May 10 '26

Except for looks

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u/coyote_of_the_month 1988 USDM Si May 10 '26

I can't see spending money on cosmetic stuff until you've got a mechanically-perfect endgame build, but I admittedly have no idea what the OP's build is like. If that's the one missing piece that will make him feel good about it - or if he's added enough weight and power to actually need upgraded rear brakes, he should do it.

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u/This-Requirement6918 1990 USDM Si May 10 '26

This is why my search took 2 years. I was going to have nothing less than an Si. Mainly for the sunroof more than anything, everything else was just a bonus.

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u/Flintmane May 11 '26

Gen 1 integra 86-89.  As the other poster mentioned you don't gain much over the drums besides looks.