i have a 97 cavy and i did the disk converson from a 96 neon sport for the rear.
For first i used the stock brake cable i just grinded it down a bit .
i backing plates i got milled for 85 bucks. i used the stock brake lines off the neon ,but i had the ends redone to fit the cAv brake line that was 14bucks for both. i bought drilled and slotted rotors for 120 from napa. and the parts out of the junk yard were 100 dollars
the total money is spent was about 300 bucks for disk brakes i haven't had any dragging problems . the peformance is so much better . but i did half to use washers behind behind the bearings a little bigger than 1/16th so the rotor would not drag on the dust shield and the bearing would not hit the e brake spring.
IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN SOME DETAILED PICTURES OF THE INSTALL OF WHAT ALL HAD TO BE DONE JUST EMAIL ME.

email it to you?! psh! post it here! good info!



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yes, please post it here...maybe you can get yourself a sticky?

Definetely post pics. Or email them to me and I can put them up for you. I want to see the work done to the stock ebrake cable.

This bring the list of completed conversions done to 3 (as far as I know).

This guy is my neighbor, ill head over to his house today and take pictures of everything for you guys. I just bought all my stuff to get this done, so soon to be 4 people. Now what to do with the fronts

nwcavi, which yard did you go to get the rear discs? Farrell's in Mt Vernon and PullAPart in Lynnwood both said they didn't have the 96 Neons...

Kardain wrote:nwcavi, which yard did you go to get the rear discs? Farrell's in Mt Vernon and PullAPart in Lynnwood both said they didn't have the 96 Neons...

AAA Auto Wrecking in Kent. I know the guy who runs it. There are no more in there, but im heading to budget auto wrecking which is right next to it to look for more. If I see a set ill let you know.

Thanks man. That'll give me something to do this winter.

i will have mine done soon just waiting on the rest of the parts and then powder coating.

can this be bough from discount or autozone?



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buzz122 wrote:can this be bough from discount or autozone?

the pads and rotors you could get from an auto parts store yes. As for the backing plates and the lines and all that im not sure.

hmm....listening.

if someone wants to buy the parts and come install them ill make sure your nicely compensated anyone game????



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nwcavi wrote:

buzz122 wrote:can this be bough from discount or autozone?

the pads and rotors you could get from an auto parts store yes. As for the backing plates and the lines and all that im not sure.

No the parts cannot be bought at a parts store. They're dealer only items, and fairly pricey (all this was discussed in the swap thread).

Pics...... please...... as soon as you can.

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hypsy(the12secondone) wrote:if someone wants to buy the parts and come install them ill make sure your nicely compensated anyone game????

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very interesting rear swap.




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Alright folks, heres the pictures as promised. If you have any questions either I or Allen will answer them.

WOW. you sure made that look purdy



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Viper98912 wrote:WOW. you sure made that look purdy

yep. Im going to get blank rotors and get them crossdrilled at my shop. He opted for the slotted/crossdrilled and im not a fan of them, but they def do look good. Hes using OEM pads also.

So can we get a list together of all parts needed? That would be sweet.

Polo wrote:So can we get a list together of all parts needed? That would be sweet.

James Cahill wrote:No the parts cannot be bought at a parts store. They're dealer only items, and fairly pricey (all this was discussed in the swap thread).

Ya come on with the parts list and everything that was needed to be done. Also if you ordered a set of stainless lines for the neon they would fit right? I need to know because my brother has a 98 neon R/T and might be getting the big brake conversion soon!! I agree great winter project. But this was truly a great find!



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i've read the how to many times but i just want to know, haven't heard or heard of anybody mention this but is the dust shield required i think it looks better w/o it.