Can I upgrade to disc brakes front and rear? '05 Accord
 

Hi.
My '05 Accord has provided reliability beyond my expecations. I have
many miles on it, since purchasing it new.

It's an LX 4 cyl, with a 5sp. Everything works well.

I am just wondering if I can upgrade to discs in the back, and have
these questions:

1) Do I have to change the front discs to match the rear ones?
2) Can I also have installed EBD (electronic brake distribution)?
3) Will the stock steel wheels fit once new rotors/caiper assemblies
are installed?

Re: Can I upgrade to disc brakes front and rear? '05 Accord
 

harley_davidsonX@mailcity.com (Hrundi V. Bakshi) wrote in
news:464b64d8.8759555@news.east.earthlink.net:

> Hi.
> My '05 Accord has provided reliability beyond my expecations. I have
> many miles on it, since purchasing it new.
>
> It's an LX 4 cyl, with a 5sp. Everything works well.
>
> I am just wondering if I can upgrade to discs in the back, and have
> these questions:
>
> 1) Do I have to change the front discs to match the rear ones?
> 2) Can I also have installed EBD (electronic brake distribution)?
> 3) Will the stock steel wheels fit once new rotors/caiper assemblies
> are installed?
>
>



Don't bother. Rear discs will get you no better braking and lots more
maintenance headaches.

Sure rear discs have a kewl factor that boring ol' drums do not, but
they're not worth it. Stick with the drums.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Can I upgrade to disc brakes front and rear? '05 Accord
 

harley_davidsonX@mailcity.com (Hrundi V. Bakshi) wrote in
news:464b64d8.8759555@news.east.earthlink.net:

> Hi.
> My '05 Accord has provided reliability beyond my expecations. I have
> many miles on it, since purchasing it new.
>
> It's an LX 4 cyl, with a 5sp. Everything works well.
>
> I am just wondering if I can upgrade to discs in the back, and have
> these questions:
>
> 1) Do I have to change the front discs to match the rear ones?
> 2) Can I also have installed EBD (electronic brake distribution)?
> 3) Will the stock steel wheels fit once new rotors/caiper assemblies
> are installed?
>
>



Don't bother. Rear discs will get you no better braking and lots more
maintenance headaches.

Sure rear discs have a kewl factor that boring ol' drums do not, but
they're not worth it. Stick with the drums.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Can I upgrade to disc brakes front and rear? '05 Accord
 

Tegger wrote:

>
> Don't bother. Rear discs will get you no better braking and lots more
> maintenance headaches.
>
> Sure rear discs have a kewl factor that boring ol' drums do not, but
> they're not worth it. Stick with the drums.
>

Out of curiosity, what maintenance issues are there? I have never serviced
a set or rear discs, as this is my first car that came with them, but I
have always hated working on drums. Front discs are extremely easy to work
on, so what makes the rear harder?

Re: Can I upgrade to disc brakes front and rear? '05 Accord
 

Tegger wrote:

>
> Don't bother. Rear discs will get you no better braking and lots more
> maintenance headaches.
>
> Sure rear discs have a kewl factor that boring ol' drums do not, but
> they're not worth it. Stick with the drums.
>

Out of curiosity, what maintenance issues are there? I have never serviced
a set or rear discs, as this is my first car that came with them, but I
have always hated working on drums. Front discs are extremely easy to work
on, so what makes the rear harder?

Re: Can I upgrade to disc brakes front and rear? '05 Accord
 

On Wed, 16 May 2007 21:11:58 +0000, Hrundi V. Bakshi wrote:

> Hi.
> My '05 Accord has provided reliability beyond my expecations. I have many
> miles on it, since purchasing it new.
>
> It's an LX 4 cyl, with a 5sp. Everything works well.
>
> I am just wondering if I can upgrade to discs in the back, and have these
> questions:
>
> 1) Do I have to change the front discs to match the rear ones? 2) Can I
> also have installed EBD (electronic brake distribution)? 3) Will the
> stock steel wheels fit once new rotors/caiper assemblies are installed?


This means at least changing the rear spindles, and perhaps other
suspension components. Also, a new proportioning valve, maybe a master
cylinder, and a whole slew of other parts.

My experience has been that discs are easier to work on, but that drums
also do a fine job of bringing the car to a stop. Unless you're adding
other mods to the car (increasing HP, lowering, etc) don't bother! Honda
knows what they're doing!

Re: Can I upgrade to disc brakes front and rear? '05 Accord
 

On Wed, 16 May 2007 21:11:58 +0000, Hrundi V. Bakshi wrote:

> Hi.
> My '05 Accord has provided reliability beyond my expecations. I have many
> miles on it, since purchasing it new.
>
> It's an LX 4 cyl, with a 5sp. Everything works well.
>
> I am just wondering if I can upgrade to discs in the back, and have these
> questions:
>
> 1) Do I have to change the front discs to match the rear ones? 2) Can I
> also have installed EBD (electronic brake distribution)? 3) Will the
> stock steel wheels fit once new rotors/caiper assemblies are installed?


This means at least changing the rear spindles, and perhaps other
suspension components. Also, a new proportioning valve, maybe a master
cylinder, and a whole slew of other parts.

My experience has been that discs are easier to work on, but that drums
also do a fine job of bringing the car to a stop. Unless you're adding
other mods to the car (increasing HP, lowering, etc) don't bother! Honda
knows what they're doing!

Re: Can I upgrade to disc brakes front and rear? '05 Accord
 

Joe LaVigne <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in
news:f2he42$5gn$1@news.datemas.de:

> Tegger wrote:
>
>>
>> Don't bother. Rear discs will get you no better braking and lots more
>> maintenance headaches.
>>
>> Sure rear discs have a kewl factor that boring ol' drums do not, but
>> they're not worth it. Stick with the drums.
>>
>
> Out of curiosity, what maintenance issues are there? I have never
> serviced a set or rear discs, as this is my first car that came with
> them, but I have always hated working on drums. Front discs are
> extremely easy to work on, so what makes the rear harder?
>
>


Rust. Rust. Seizure. Rust. More rust. Corrosion. More seizure. Rust. More
corrosion. Even more rust. Even more seizure.

If you live in Arizona or SoCal, rear discs are groovy man, but up in
places where it rains or snows, they're a real bummer.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Can I upgrade to disc brakes front and rear? '05 Accord
 

Joe LaVigne <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in
news:f2he42$5gn$1@news.datemas.de:

> Tegger wrote:
>
>>
>> Don't bother. Rear discs will get you no better braking and lots more
>> maintenance headaches.
>>
>> Sure rear discs have a kewl factor that boring ol' drums do not, but
>> they're not worth it. Stick with the drums.
>>
>
> Out of curiosity, what maintenance issues are there? I have never
> serviced a set or rear discs, as this is my first car that came with
> them, but I have always hated working on drums. Front discs are
> extremely easy to work on, so what makes the rear harder?
>
>


Rust. Rust. Seizure. Rust. More rust. Corrosion. More seizure. Rust. More
corrosion. Even more rust. Even more seizure.

If you live in Arizona or SoCal, rear discs are groovy man, but up in
places where it rains or snows, they're a real bummer.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Can I upgrade to disc brakes front and rear? '05 Accord
 

Tegger wrote:

> harley_davidsonX@mailcity.com (Hrundi V. Bakshi) wrote in
> news:464b64d8.8759555@news.east.earthlink.net:
>
>
>>Hi.
>>My '05 Accord has provided reliability beyond my expecations. I have
>>many miles on it, since purchasing it new.
>>
>>It's an LX 4 cyl, with a 5sp. Everything works well.
>>
>>I am just wondering if I can upgrade to discs in the back, and have
>>these questions:
>>
>>1) Do I have to change the front discs to match the rear ones?
>>2) Can I also have installed EBD (electronic brake distribution)?
>>3) Will the stock steel wheels fit once new rotors/caiper assemblies
>>are installed?
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
> Don't bother. Rear discs will get you no better braking and lots more
> maintenance headaches.
>
> Sure rear discs have a kewl factor that boring ol' drums do not, but
> they're not worth it. Stick with the drums.
>


A true mouthfull here. Why in the world to people lOOK for trouble?

JT

Re: Can I upgrade to disc brakes front and rear? '05 Accord
 

Tegger wrote:

> harley_davidsonX@mailcity.com (Hrundi V. Bakshi) wrote in
> news:464b64d8.8759555@news.east.earthlink.net:
>
>
>>Hi.
>>My '05 Accord has provided reliability beyond my expecations. I have
>>many miles on it, since purchasing it new.
>>
>>It's an LX 4 cyl, with a 5sp. Everything works well.
>>
>>I am just wondering if I can upgrade to discs in the back, and have
>>these questions:
>>
>>1) Do I have to change the front discs to match the rear ones?
>>2) Can I also have installed EBD (electronic brake distribution)?
>>3) Will the stock steel wheels fit once new rotors/caiper assemblies
>>are installed?
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
> Don't bother. Rear discs will get you no better braking and lots more
> maintenance headaches.
>
> Sure rear discs have a kewl factor that boring ol' drums do not, but
> they're not worth it. Stick with the drums.
>


A true mouthfull here. Why in the world to people lOOK for trouble?

JT

Re: Can I upgrade to disc brakes front and rear? '05 Accord
 

Joe LaVigne wrote:

> Tegger wrote:
>
>
>>Don't bother. Rear discs will get you no better braking and lots more
>>maintenance headaches.
>>
>>Sure rear discs have a kewl factor that boring ol' drums do not, but
>>they're not worth it. Stick with the drums.
>>
>
>
> Out of curiosity, what maintenance issues are there? I have never serviced
> a set or rear discs, as this is my first car that came with them, but I
> have always hated working on drums. Front discs are extremely easy to work
> on, so what makes the rear harder?
>


Parking brake issues for starters.

JT

Re: Can I upgrade to disc brakes front and rear? '05 Accord
 

Joe LaVigne wrote:

> Tegger wrote:
>
>
>>Don't bother. Rear discs will get you no better braking and lots more
>>maintenance headaches.
>>
>>Sure rear discs have a kewl factor that boring ol' drums do not, but
>>they're not worth it. Stick with the drums.
>>
>
>
> Out of curiosity, what maintenance issues are there? I have never serviced
> a set or rear discs, as this is my first car that came with them, but I
> have always hated working on drums. Front discs are extremely easy to work
> on, so what makes the rear harder?
>


Parking brake issues for starters.

JT

Re: Can I upgrade to disc brakes front and rear? '05 Accord
 

Tegger wrote:

> Joe LaVigne <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in
> news:f2he42$5gn$1@news.datemas.de:
>
>
>>Tegger wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Don't bother. Rear discs will get you no better braking and lots more
>>>maintenance headaches.
>>>
>>>Sure rear discs have a kewl factor that boring ol' drums do not, but
>>>they're not worth it. Stick with the drums.
>>>
>>
>>Out of curiosity, what maintenance issues are there? I have never
>>serviced a set or rear discs, as this is my first car that came with
>>them, but I have always hated working on drums. Front discs are
>>extremely easy to work on, so what makes the rear harder?
>>
>>
>
>
>
> Rust. Rust. Seizure. Rust. More rust. Corrosion. More seizure. Rust. More
> corrosion. Even more rust. Even more seizure.
>
> If you live in Arizona or SoCal, rear discs are groovy man, but up in
> places where it rains or snows, they're a real bummer.
>


Even in Texas, I would suggest leaving the drums. Fact is drum linings
still last twice as long as disk pads maybe longer. Why people insist
on haveing the latest 'n greatest when in fact is ain't any better just
beats the crap outta me...

JT

Re: Can I upgrade to disc brakes front and rear? '05 Accord
 

Tegger wrote:

> Joe LaVigne <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in
> news:f2he42$5gn$1@news.datemas.de:
>
>
>>Tegger wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Don't bother. Rear discs will get you no better braking and lots more
>>>maintenance headaches.
>>>
>>>Sure rear discs have a kewl factor that boring ol' drums do not, but
>>>they're not worth it. Stick with the drums.
>>>
>>
>>Out of curiosity, what maintenance issues are there? I have never
>>serviced a set or rear discs, as this is my first car that came with
>>them, but I have always hated working on drums. Front discs are
>>extremely easy to work on, so what makes the rear harder?
>>
>>
>
>
>
> Rust. Rust. Seizure. Rust. More rust. Corrosion. More seizure. Rust. More
> corrosion. Even more rust. Even more seizure.
>
> If you live in Arizona or SoCal, rear discs are groovy man, but up in
> places where it rains or snows, they're a real bummer.
>


Even in Texas, I would suggest leaving the drums. Fact is drum linings
still last twice as long as disk pads maybe longer. Why people insist
on haveing the latest 'n greatest when in fact is ain't any better just
beats the crap outta me...

JT