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Originally Posted by some_other_dave
You can switch it over to non-power brakes, but that means swapping out some important brake parts. If you keep the stock parts you definitely want to keep a vacuum source on it.
-soD
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Actually, you can just swap on a non-power MC, which can be had from earlier model Civics and bolts right up to the firewall pattern.
You can also just remove the MC and the actuator rod and use the brake pedal rod and an adapter plate to mate the MC to the firewall and push on it directly using the brake pedal rod. The thickness of the adapter plate is determined by the thickness of the assist rod in the brake booster.
Some people may consider re-drilling the pedal mount location to get a better leverage point when using the stock MC without a booster in place, but it's not really necessary.
The bike's rear caliper is probably about the same fluid capacity as both of the stock rear wheel cylinders, so there won't be a notable change in braking application force requirement.
If the bike's rear caliper is higher capacity, the pedal will travel slightly further and feel "weaker" for the same brake pressure application. If it's a lower volume, the pedal will feel slightly harder and travel less.