A Budget-Friendly Front Brake Upgrade For YOUR 8th Gen Honda Civic | PowerStop | Stop-Tech | Amazon

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 8th Gen Honda Civic - Acura TSX Front Brake Conversion - PowerStop Performance Front Brake Kit - Stop-Tech Stainless Steel Front Brake Lines - Available on Amazon
In today's video, I will show you how to install a budget-friendly front brake upgrade that is compatible for all 8th Gen Honda Civics (DX, LX, EX, and Si).
The Acura TSX Front Brake Conversion for the 8th Gen Honda Civic is a 100% bolt-on upgrade that requires NO custom modifications (other than bending the brake dust shields to clear the bigger brake rotors & calipers - which can be done with your hands).
This brake conversion setup provides you with larger brake rotors and brake pads, giving you more braking performance at a fraction of the cost when compared to a Brembo Big Brake Kit.
Below is a list of all the items covered in this video. Make sure to check out the links for everything you will need to do this upgrade on your Honda Civic!
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PowerStop Performance 2004-2008 Acura TSX Front Brake Kit
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Stop-Tech Stainless Steel Front Brake Lines
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Brake Parts Cleaner
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Honda Genuine DOT3 Brake Fluid
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Synthetic Disc Brake Caliper Grease
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Stainless Steel Brake Rotor Screws
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Tekton Impact Screwdriver Tool Set
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Also, here are some links to some of the tools that I use in my video (available on Amazon):
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[@nansnavi3396]

Don’t stop posting your mods and how you do it bro!! there is still Honda boys out here !!! 😄

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Thanks for the encouragement 👍! I definitely have more videos in the works for the Civic. Suspension upgrades. Wheels & Tires. Shifter upgrades. Maintenance work. Carbon fiber parts. All sorts of goodies 😁 I appreciate the positivity 👍👍

[@nansnavi3396]

Yes bro ! Plz post !! Even the small things like the Honda badge changes and stuff man!! I wanna do all of it so would be awesome to see your approach in it all , thanks again man! 😄

[@alvarocisneros6482]

I don’t trust those rotors they crack.

[@alvarocisneros6482]

The brand

[@LevelUpMechanics]

That's fair, I suppose. However, I've used these rotors for quite some time now (including multiple autocross events) with no issues to report back (in regards to cracking or any other defects). A great alternative would be to use some centric "blank" rotors instead, especially if there are doubts / concerns about the integrity of cross-drilled & slotted rotors.

[@bpturbo27]

I bought a brand new 2008 civic dx-g when it came out , real base model with a manual r18 and rear drum brakes , which I still own , I did a front TSX, complete brake swap over from a 2008 TSX , 16 inch oem Steeles do clear this conversion after the swap , confirmed . End result , after a complete rear drum overhaul , this oem front big brake conversion , the pedal feels real stiff , brake stop hard , huge stopping gain , still running oem brake lines , going to steel braided lines soon.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

It's good to know that the factory steel wheels are compatible 👍. I didn't know 100% for sure, so I based my info in relation to the factory 17" TSX wheels. Thanks for the support!

[@waverider5751]

Yes, thanks for that! I did a rear disc swap on my 2008 LX, and I installed a TL master cylinder with the 0.813” big bore, but the stock rotors and calipers are not up to the job, even though I have some sticky pads in front from Akebono. Knowing that I can upgrade the wheels later is a big plus!

[@owenwright6044]

Super helpful I want to do this. Seems like a much better option than the expensive big brake kits. I didn’t even know the tax brakes would work on the 8th gen. Thank you!

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Anytime 👊 👍. So far, the front brakes are performing really well. I am very happy with the current setup.

[@Roobsrandomz]

Very nice! I recommend Hawk pads with Stop-tech rotors. Much better designed pad imo.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Thanks for the advice 👍. Since I do autocross the Civic once a month, a more aggressive brake pad would be a good idea 💡 😁

[@Roobsrandomz]

@@LevelUpMechanics but this is a GREAT solution, I whole-heartedly agree. Not a half bad pad. Run them, see how they work with temps for you.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Will do 👍Thanks for the advice 😁

[@eliezergutierrez2472]

Just got that same kit for my 08 LX. I'm also planning on adding a few power mods so I can take it to the track sometimes.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Nice! I currently autocross my civic about once a month. These brakes stay cool much more effectively than oem brakes, which is very important when racing multiple runs in a short periodof time. The only downside I have felt with this setup is that since the tsx brakes are heavier, my suspension setup has a harder time to absorb the extra weight when driving over "significant" bumps... I think a quality coilover suspension setup could easily alleviate this issue though...

[@eliezergutierrez2472]

@@LevelUpMechanics I already have some Tien coilovers so I think I should be good.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Nice 👍👍

[@theejoeylee]

Power mods on an R18 engine..LMAO. Boost it or forget it

[@LevelUpMechanics]

The plan is to add a kraftwerks supercharger soon. I just need 10K more subscribers and a stronger clutch installed 😁.

[@Queso305]

Awesome work! You should post your vids in the non-si group since the regular one is full of Si crazies. I do have a question though: shouldn't you change the proportioning valve when doing a brake mod like this?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Thanks! As far as the brake upgrade is concerned, 8th Gen Civics (all models) do not use proportioning valves. Instead, our Civics use what is called "electronic brake distribution (EBD)". So far, the TSX brake upgrade is working flawlessly. There are no issues to report. A rear drum-to-disc conversion is also in the works in the next couple of months... I just have to finish all of the other upgrades I have stockpiled first 🤣.

[@jondoe2099]

​@@LevelUpMechanics Hi! I'm going to likely get this kit in front/follow your footsteps. Some Qs for you!: -Hows the setup working to this day a year later? -How hard is the drum conversion? I really want to do this. Thanks so much for your content! #Hondafam

[@LevelUpMechanics]

@jondoe2099 The front TSX brakes are still performing strong, even after a year of daily driving (and occasional track abuse) 😁👍. The only hard part of the rear drum-to-disc brake conversion that I can think of is replacing the parking brake cables (but it's not too complicated). Otherwise, the conversion itself is pretty straightforward. I appreciate your support, and I'm glad to hear that my videos are helpful! I wish the best of luck to you for your future mods! 😁

[@jondoe2099]

@@LevelUpMechanics Thanks for the speedy response! Last thing - Was the drop in horsepower from the weight of the TSX break setup noticeable? These little R series engines aren't very fast but I'm trying to keep as much horsepower as I can 😁

[@LevelUpMechanics]

@jondoe2099 the weight difference really isn't noticeable as far as power is concerned 😁👍

[@harrytuttle4069]

Great walk though, thanks! I want to do all 4, the cheap parts I put on recently are dragging. Will that order list work for 8th gen Si ? (front only)

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Since the stock Si brakes are also a direct bolt-on option for base model Civics, the tsx brakes upgrade is definitely compatible with the Si 😁👍

[@trinilad]

Great 👍🏾 video like the details and tips on the instructions for installation. Do you have your own Auto shop?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Thanks! No, I do not have my own auto shop... just a garage... and a driveway 🤣🤣. I'm just a professional automotive technician (my day job) who likes to make youtube videos for fun 😁. It would be awesome to make KZbin videos for a living, but until then, I'm just going to keep grinding away 👍.

[@Agentdog01]

Definitely please stop posting videos on the Honda you got HondaBoyZ out here loving them ‼️🫡

[@LevelUpMechanics]

More Honda videos will be out in the next few weeks. This summer heat has been brutal, but I promise that I'm nowhere close to being done. I currently have 2 Tacoma projects that I'm finishing up, and then I will be back on the Honda 😁👍.

[@TuroVJ]

Honda boyz up!! 😤🫡🤝🏼

[@LevelUpMechanics]

I try 🤣 😁👍... I appreciate the support! 🍻

[@pabloromero5635]

The best !!!!! So helpful!!!!!!

[@LevelUpMechanics]

I am glad to hear that the video was helpful 😁👍

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Those darn industrial lawnmowers, lol 🤣

[@LevelUpMechanics]

It's like they know exactly when I'm ready to start making a video 🤣

[@DoubleOhSilver]

Link to those nice fender flares?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Looks like the exact flares I bought on Amazon are currently unavailable, but here is the link so you can see the size / info and maybe find something else on Amazon that's identical... amzn.to/4aokkCN

[@mikeyinid]

These cars don't even need a brake upgrade though. Purely aesthetics. Brake lines aren't a bad idea, but fresh rotors and pads are more than sufficient, even on track.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

I agree with you. Having bigger brakes won't make you stop faster. However, there are benefits to having bigger brakes (especially for the track). The brake pad friction material is one of the main contributors to braking. If you have bigger brake pads, then the heat from braking is distributed over a bigger surface area. This can help maintain proper brake temperatures and avoid glazing. On the flip side, it takes longer to reach optimal "operating" temperatures for maximum stopping potential. Obviously, there is always a compromise whenever you upgrade / modify your vehicle. But I do agree that installing bigger brakes does not equate to being able to stop faster. 😁👍

[@jnava5567]

Great Video. One question, I clicked on the link you have set up in Amazon, but its telling me that its not compatible for the 09 Honda civic SI.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

That's correct. Amazon will tell you that it's not compatible because they are brakes designed for the Acura TSX. However, these Acura TSX Front brakes ARE a direct bolt-on upgrade for the Honda Civic Si. Amazon just doesn't know any better 🤣. I promise that these brakes will bolt onto the Civic. That's why I made this video (to help share the knowledge and demonstrate that they are compatible, despite what Amazon says) 😁👍. I hope this info helps! 😁

[@brandonstephenguzman1010]

Do a video of how you changed to 17inch tires

[@LevelUpMechanics]

One of the next few videos will be about the wheels & tires on the Civic 👍. You read my mind 🤣.

[@ny3d108]

Did your brake dust shield clear the caliper & which blank rotors would you recommend with this setup? Im looking to overhaul my front brakes soon on my daily Si for some spirited driving on backroads & mountains.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

The stock front brake dust shields clear the TSX brake calipers. However, you will need to bend them slightly so they won't rub up against the brake rotors. I would definitely recommend CENTRIC "blank" rotors if you want to go that route. They are the same company that makes the stainless steel brake lines that I use. amzn.to/48YHezV I hope this info helps! 😁

[@dlo-i8l]

could you link a rear brake setup or is there a post on it ? would highly appreciate it , looking to go this route for the rear with blank rotors and upgraded calipers.. Thank you

[@LevelUpMechanics]

I'm assuming you have rear disc brakes? Here ya go! amzn.to/3NmJNnT I recently did a rear disc brake conversion last weekend (the video will be out soon). Both the EX and Si have the same rear disc brake setup. I used these rear powerstop rotors, calipers, and pads for my civic 😁

[@dlo-i8l]

@@LevelUpMechanics sweet yea i have a 8th gen si , thanks for replying !!

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Nice 👊 👍. I'm happy to hear that the info was helpful! 😁

[@514aam]

How did the brakes feel? Stock brakes are REALLY snappy, do they feel similar or are they even snappier? That is keeping me from doing it.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Honestly it feels identical to oem brakes... the only difference felt is when I race (autocross). Since the rotors are bigger, I have more surface area to help dissipate heat. This helps to minimize / eliminate "brake fade" during multiple runs. As far as daily driving is concerned, it will feel pretty much identical to OEM. If you want an even "snappier" response to the tsx brake upgrade, you could always substitute the street brake pads that I'm using in the video to a more aggressive brake pad in order to improve that initial "bite". I hope this info helps! 😁

[@514aam]

@@LevelUpMechanics nice! On the contrary, I dont quite like the brake feel, so if it stays equal I'll do it, I just got new pads and rotors so I'll burn through them first

[@VictorRivera-no9gk]

Where do you get the rear wing? I saw a few on ebay but want to know which one is better. Thanks, and is the grill wrap?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

The rear wing is from Ikon Motorsports (I purchased it on Amazon). So far it is holding up quite well 😁👍. I wrapped the front grille with some vivvid vinyl carbon fiber, also purchased on Amazon.

[@VictorRivera-no9gk]

@@LevelUpMechanics Thanks for reply!👍

[@BulliKid]

Direct bolt on? What model year tsx

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Yes, it's a direct bolt-on upgrade 😁👍. If I remember correctly, the TSX model years are 2004-2008. If you check the description section of my video, I'm pretty sure all the info you need is listed. By the way, I'm subbed to your channel 😁👍. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what you do with your current R18 motor build project 🔥.

[@BulliKid]

@@LevelUpMechanics thanks boss! This might be an option for me in the future if they for my oem ex 16s Thanks for the sub! It’s going to be a project for sure. Hard to find time and balance for these activities! Keep up your quality content.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

@BulliKid I think someone commented in the past on this video saying that their 16" wheels did fit (I don't think they were steel wheels), but the clearance was so tight that their wheel weights (inside the barrel) would contact the calipers... 🤔🤔🤔 ... maybe this could be an excuse to justify some new wheels 😁👍.

[@DJJayVybezakaJavier]

Did you install any wheel spacers for those fender flares?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

No wheel spacers as of yet. Wheels are 18" x 8.5" +35mm. The fender flares are currently a work in progress... I still need to make some final trim adjustments and then paint them (and the side skirts / rocker panels) to match.

[@nanonanonano1166]

Hey, just wondering, can you use standard brake caliper if you want to upgrade to slotted rotor?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Absolutely, yes 👍. This video shows a combination of front Acura TSX calipers with front Acura TSX rotors. If you wanted to just upgrade your stock civic front brakes, you would just use the stock Civic front calipers with some slotted Civic front brake rotors. The calipers & rotors must be compatible with each other. For example, you can not add TSX rotors with Civic calipers. I hope this info helps to answer your question! 😁

[@Flxres.]

Great video! Just wanted some clarification. I have the Powerstop drilled and slotted brake kit that is actually meant the 8th gen civic. I was wondering if I could still use those same stainless steel brake lines that you used for the TSX brake conversion? Thank you in advance.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

@JoseFlores-wk2ej yes, you can still use the stainless steel brake lines. They are compatible for both setups 😁👍

[@takeovertales542]

Where did you get the spoiler bro? I have the same exact car and I want to put a spoiler on mine too

[@LevelUpMechanics]

ikonmotorsports.com/products/fits-06-11-honda-civic-rear-trunk-spoiler-abs-mugen-style?variant=43271760969952

[@yukonstriker1703]

You ever thought of swapping out your 06-08 front bumper to the re-styled 09-11? IMO looks better, more aggressive. PS: No video of the DC rear wing install? Damn lol 😢

[@LevelUpMechanics]

I have definitely thought about it. I do like the newer bumper style, for sure. Eventually, I will update the aesthetics to make the Civic look more aggressive. Unfortunately, I did not film the rear wing upgrade. I have a back-log of civic videos that I need to edit and publish, and I guess I just wanted to do something that I enjoyed doing personally without making it feel like it was "work". The plan is to take some time off from my "day job" in two weeks and catch up on all my videos. Hopefully, all will go as planned, and I will have a lot of upgrades to share here very soon 😁👍.

[@yukonstriker1703]

@@LevelUpMechanics I hear you and looking forward to any further Civic updates.

[@jeremybennett5547]

Agreed! The facelift is so much better. I did the conversion on my 07

[@G0nna_Cry]

Hey where did you get rims from they look clean 🗿🫣

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Anovia Night (Raven Black) wheels - 18" x 8.5" +35mm offset www.anoviawheels.com/buy-wheel-offset/ART102188551143573SB/anovia-night-18x85-35

[@jacklabarre7312]

Hey man it’s me again. Quick question, what kind of rims are on your Civic?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

They are Anovia Night wheels - 18"x8.5" +35mm offset. For some reason, Anovia has stopped selling these (with these specific measurements)www.anoviawheels.com/store/wheels?sort=instock&brand=Anovia&wmodel=Night&saleToggle=0&qdToggle=0&suspension=Stock&modification=No%20Modification&rubbing=No%20rubbing%20or%20scrubbing...

[@ParallelSkier]

How are the calipers holding up ... I've heard horror stories about them?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

So far, they are holding up well 👍. The powdercoating is still in excellent condition, there's minimal brake dust, and the performance is still going strong 😁.

[@loganyarbrough168]

Where did you get the body kit? Or is it custom

[@LevelUpMechanics]

So far, all I've done are 50mm fender flares found on Amazon and a mugen-style rear spoiler from Ikon Motorsports... I also wrapped the front grill with vvivid vinyl dry carbon fiber wrap and added red honda emblems (front, back, and steering wheel). I hope this info helps! 😁 more mods to come!

[@redcarsoncomedy]

How many pistons are the upgraded calipers?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

The upgrade is still a single piston brake caliper... just bigger... A bigger piston means more surface area (for the pistons, brake pads, and brake rotors)... which means better heat dissipation & braking performance 😁👍. This upgrade will feel exactly like your stock brakes when daily driving, but it will be more reliable on the track (when brake temps start to peak).

[@leoibarra5657]

after a year of driving with them would you say there good to daily drive on them?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Absolutely 👍. They feel just like the normal front brakes while daily driving. The real benefit is that they perform even better than stock when you are racing (track/autocross) and the brake temps are hotter than normal.

[@leoibarra5657]

@@LevelUpMechanics thanks man for the response !

[@LevelUpMechanics]

@leoibarra5657 anytime! 😁👊👍

[@johnyoung8786]

What fender flares are those amd do ypu have a link

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Here ya go 👍 amzn.to/440i1D8

[@johnyoung8786]

@@LevelUpMechanics thank you I appreciate that I'm going to order here in a min I been looking for those exac ones there's so many I just wanted to make sure they fit right universal isn't always a good thing lol

[@LevelUpMechanics]

The fitment is pretty good for a sedan and even better on the coupe. I did modify them slightly so that the arch of the flares would match the natural body lines, but it was just a little bit of measuring & cutting plastic. Nothing extreme...

[@johnyoung8786]

@@LevelUpMechanics awesome thanks for the reply you just gained a sub

[@LevelUpMechanics]

That's awesome! 👊👍 Thanks for the support! 😁

[@bonddang7314]

Are you sure these won’t fit on stock 16in ex wheels? I read some forums and someone put 16in stock s2k wheels on their tsx without issues so now I’m unsure if it’ll fit on my car or not

[@LevelUpMechanics]

I mean, it's possible, although I cannot confirm it. I'm basing my info on the fact that the stock tsx rims are 17". Unfortunately, the only way to confirm would be by trial & error. And I do not have my 16" steel wheels anymore to confirm... So that is why I stated the prerequisite of 17" wheels. I would be interested to see if there is more info out there that would state otherwise. 🤔

[@bonddang7314]

@@LevelUpMechanics Thank you, if I ever decide to try it out on my stock 16in I’ll leave an update.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Just FYI, 8th gen civic stock wheels (which have bigger front brakes than the base models) are also 17". I hope that this info serves you well. There is not a lot of support out there for the R18 civic and I just want to do my part in providing as much useful information as possible. I don't know everything, but I do want to share information that might be useful / helpful to anyone out there that might be "in the same boat" as I am in. I appreciate your time taken to comment and watch. I hope to be of further assistance in the future 👍.

[@bonddang7314]

So I was able to test fit my stock 16in EX wheels on a TSX and they do fit but don’t clear outer wheel weights. Inner wheel weights do clear the brakes.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Oh wow! Thank you for sharing the info! That's definitely cutting it really close as far as clearance goes 😆. Good to know 👍

[@erniemyers1239]

Hey am trying to order some of those rotor for my car but I just can't get them some of these places does not ship to Canada man

[@LevelUpMechanics]

www.tdotperformance.ca/brands/power-stop.html www.canadiantire.ca/en/cat/automotive/auto-parts/brakes/brake-kits-DC0000137.html Looks like Canadian Tire and TDot Performance sell powerstop brake parts for Canada 🇨🇦. I hope this info helps! 😁

[@erniemyers1239]

@@LevelUpMechanics lol thanks much bro I appreciate your help

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Anytime 👊 👍 😁

[@ercf83]

Will 16” wheels fit with this kit? I have an 08 civic with Acura rsx wheels.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

According to others, 16" wheels could work with this front brake setup, but the clearance between the calipers & wheels will be very very small. If you have wheel weight "stickies" on the inside of the wheels, the wheel weights might actually hit the brake calipers.

[@ishaqhalimi5296]

I heard you gotta run 5mm spacers behind the rotor to fit the rotor directly in the middle of the break pad, can someone confirm

[@LevelUpMechanics]

This is if you are installing Acura TL "brembo-style" brake calipers. The Acura TSX brakes that I installed in this video are a direct bolt-on upgrade. No spacer is needed for this upgrade.

[@eliezergutierrez2472]

I am looking at the Spec D tuning exhaust or the Yonaka which do you recommend?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

The Spec-D exhaust with the silencer sounds great to me (but looks a bit silly in my opinion). The Spec-D exhaust without the silencer sounds very raspy at times, especially during wide-open throttle. I've seriously been contemplating about switching to Yonaka, as the bigger muffler looks like it would give me a much better exhaust tone. If I had to do it all over again, I would probably recommend going with yonaka. I hope this info is helpful! 😁

[@eliezergutierrez2472]

@@LevelUpMechanics thanks it is very helpful.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

No problem 👍. Glad I could help 😁

[@habibhalimi6933]

Yonaka on my set up and no rasp. Has a great tone to it and go brrrrrpppp

[@LevelUpMechanics]

🤣 nice 🤣 looks like I may have to pick up a yonaka exhaust and compare it to what I have now. 👍👍

[@Neckbeardacademy]

Rear brake recommendations? Or will these work?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

If you have an LX or DX, then you could do a rear drum-to-disc brake swap (which is what I plan on doing soon). You would need rear knuckles, hubs, parking brake cables, rotors, calipers, and brake hoses from a donor EX or Si (they both have the same rear disc brake setup). But if you have an EX, you're already good to go. Front brakes do most of the work when braking to begin with. I will be converting my rear drum brakes just because I despise working on drum brakes 🤣. I will be installing EX/Si rear powerstop rotors, pads, and calipers (and SS brake lines) during the drum-to-disc conversion project I have planned in the near future. I hope this info helps! 😁

[@Neckbeardacademy]

Thanks man, yeah I have the ex. Might get me a full set. They look nice and with some minor power upgrades couldn’t hurt to have the extra stopping power

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Agreed 👍 Powerstop TSX Front brakes & Civic EX rear brakes would be a good choice 😁. Definitely more affordable than trying to upgrade to brembo-style calipers.

[@McDzy]

what specs are those wheels n tires? tnxxxx

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Anovia Night 18" x 8.5" +35mm wheel offset www.anoviawheels.com/buy-wheel-offset/ART102188551143573SB/anovia-night-18x85-35?suspension=Stock

[@McDzy]

@@LevelUpMechanics how about the tires? also, would 18x9.5 + 35mm be too much for an 8th gen civic coupe? with 225/40? tnx!!

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Oops 😬, sorry about that 😅. The tires are Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S 235/45/R18. I do have Truhart lowering shocks & struts, paired with eibach lowering springs (1" drop). The wheel & tire setup will rub on the fenders & quarter panels. Getting some tires that are 215's or 225's (as opposed to 235's) would definitely help as far as clearance goes. I hope this info helps! 😁

[@McDzy]

@@LevelUpMechanics gtochaa! i appreciate it.. i was planning on going 225/40 but wheels would be 18x9.5 +35mm offset, not sure if itll give me clearance issues and such

[@kilberaguilar3768]

How did you get those wheels for the Honda Civic ?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

I bought them 😁 www.anoviawheels.com/store/wheels?bolt=5x4.5,5x114.3&brand=Anovia&dia=18&width=8.5&wmodel=Night

[@gtmusic3153]

Can this conversation work on the 2012 civic lx?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Unfortunately, I do not know if this conversion is compatible with the 9th Gen Civic. It looks like 8th Gen & 9th Gen stock brake calipers are different... so I do not know if they share the same "bolt-on" specifications or not.

[@erickt1974]

What rimas are those?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Anovia Night (Raven Black) 18" x 8.5" +35mm wheel offset. I'm pretty sure they are discontinued because I haven't seen this particular size on their website in quite some time. www.anoviawheels.com/

[@joshgutierrez7380]

What are your rims you have on there?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Anovia Night 18" x 8.5" +35mm wheel offset www.anoviawheels.com/buy-wheel-offset/ART102188551143573SB/anovia-night-18x85-35?suspension=Stock

[@owenwright6044]

Will stock brake lines work?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Yes, stock brake lines will work 👍

[@owenwright6044]

Perfect thank you for the info!

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Anytime 👊 👍 😁

[@loganyarbrough168]

What brand are your coils?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

I have the Eibach pro-kit springs with Tru Hart struts & shocks.

[@perryj075]

How is the ride quality?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

@perryj075 it's exactly the same as OEM. The bigger TSX front brakes perform just like normal EX / Si front brakes when "daily driving". The benefit of these bigger brakes is mostly seen only on the track. Bigger brake pads means a larger surface area to help maintain brake temperatures and prevent overheating / glazing. So far, between a mix of daily driving & autocrossing, I am happy with the performance and the reliability I've experienced. 😁👍

[@LevelUpMechanics]

If you're asking about the springs & shocks, I'm happy with this setup too 😆. I need to make a video going over all the suspension upgrades that I have (there are a lot of them).

[@Strange_Brew]

I think you put the rotors in reverse.

[@LevelUpMechanics]

They are installed in the correct locations. The rotors come labeled 🏷 for the front passenger and front driver sides. I appreciate you looking out for me 😁👍

[@theejoeylee]

I only got 16s on my ex....damn

[@LevelUpMechanics]

At least your EX has stock rear disc brakes, as opposed to the rear drums on my LX. A rear disc brake conversion is on the list of future mods for my civic. Thanks for checking out the video! 😁

[@theejoeylee]

@@LevelUpMechanics base civics have drums? WTF

[@LevelUpMechanics]

WTF indeed 🤣

[@perryj075]

Oh RIP my DX has drums in the rear 🫠💀

[@AbyssalTenacity]

know if all the powerstop calipers are nissin?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

Honestly, I do not know. I was happy to see that the ones I received were Nisin, but these were the first ones I've tried from them. So far they are holding up really well 👍.

[@markfarnsworth3306]

Would have been nice to know how much that kit cost 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ ?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

If you check the description section of the video, I should have a list of all the items I installed (with links). Since prices change over time, the best bet is to clink on the links to see what the current cost is for each item.

[@gabrielmallari6424]

hey does the brake caliper clear oem wheels?

[@LevelUpMechanics]

The front brake calipers should clear 17" OEM wheels. Some people have told me that 16" OEM wheels will also clear, but just barely (to the point that the inner wheel weights, if applicable, will scrape / contact the brake calipers).