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(09-03-2013, 05:39 AM)zx3wantobesvt Wrote: Hey everyone,

I recently stumbled upon an 03 zx5 in the junk yard and it had advances traction control with rear discs !

I Picked up everything needed for 50$
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What I am wondering is :

-Should I replace bearings or whole rear hub. I don't want to have to replace it after its put on the car. Seemed okay at the junk but dont wanto risk it.
-Is there a way I can test if the pistons works without putting on the car ?
-What are the difference's between SVT and ATC rear discs.
-There is some damage to one of the spindles should I be worried? Thinking of getting it welded ? any thoughts.

Excellent find and excellent price. Yes, you should replace the spindles (less than 30 bucks ea in USA aftermarket) and if it was me I would get new hubs which would give you the bearing installed for almost the same price as the bearing alone - around 40 bucks ea in the US.

As for the caliper you might just try pushing the pistons back in as you would when replacing the pads/rotors - but make sure you use the special rotating tool - just pushing them straight in will damage them for sure.

AFAIK the only difference between the SVT and non SVT rear brakes are the size of the rotor and different caliper brackets - I'm pretty sure the calipers and pads and all the suspension bits are exactly the same.

BTW: if you get reman calipers you can get them with the brackets for the SVT and you can simply install them with your other parts and new SVT rotors and you're good to go.