97 HX wheels on a 97 DX problems

[Brutal_EK]

are the brake calipers different for a hx to a dx? my bracket seems to be bigger or mounted different then the hx it came off of. i got a set of hx rims off my buddys 97 but the fronts dont rotate without grinding on the caliper bracket.

 

[codeman76]

Sounds like you have bigger aftermarket calipers on the front of your dx. If they were stock dx calipers there would be no clearance issues.

 

[AllStockHatch]

Sounds like you have bigger aftermarket calipers on the front of your dx. If they were stock dx calipers there would be no clearance issues.

Sounds logical. What he said. Ex(right?) and si calipers are the ones off the 96-00 bodies that would rub. Small spacers and you should be good. Call your local reputable tire shop and ask if they have any spacers in stock for your bolt pattern.

 

[hgocasca]

Or you can grind down the caliper a little bit, did this on one of my da's awhile back, works fine and doesn't harm anything

 

[AllStockHatch]

That's another route he could go. Honestly, I'd grind it down. I have a grinder which would cost nothing or buy spacers which takes money. I like cheap to free easy fixes.

 

[hgocasca]

It doesn't have any adverse effects on braking or anything. So its really the best of both worlds, grind off weight, throw on lighter wheels, and if you're truly daring, paint them while your there. All I see is win at this point.

 

[Brutal_EK]

thanks for the replies guys. im gonna be griding them down soon when i put new pads on it. been super busy finding a job to get some money. thanks for the quick responses! just got back into the honda scene after my dsm phase. this is the third civic i have owned and gald this one lasted longer then the last one. 95 civic si totaled after 25 days after buying. hit by drunk driver.