Fushuman

Ok well i've searched and found some info. but i need someone to clarify this question for good.

I have a 98 2.3 CL.

It seem that front brake installation (rotors, pads, etc) for 97 CL's is different than 98-99 CL's. For 97 models, are pressed-on rotors, which installation cost more than 98-99. Is this true?

And also could i use 97 model rotors for my car?

thanks for any help

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

No you cannot use 97 rotors on a 98, and a 98-99 installation is cheaper

ib_jimmy

the rotors would be different. with the 98 they rotors pretty much fall out once you get the caliber off, i'm pretty sure you can do it urself unless you never change your own brake pads before.

Fushuman

thanks guys for your help.

Any recommendation for rotors and pads?
I use my brakes alot now that i commute to NYC (goddamm traffic) so I was thinking of crossed-drilled rotors, any suggested brands besides brembo.
And for pads, i'm thinking of greenstuff.

Please any suggestions will help.

ib_jimmy

i think theres a group buy going on for rotors and pads.

ib_jimmy

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177522

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

If you do a LOT of braking in traffic, go with the slotted rotors, xdrilled rotors warp if you brake constantly, trust me

732xghost

iTrader: (1)

yea 97's are different and a bitch to install.

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

732xghost

iTrader: (1)

lol i know ive said it before but i just want to make it known how long it took me to do my front brakes. are 3.0 brakes the same dimensions are 2x's.

teh CL

iTrader: (1)

i will soon find out

h2o-pr00f

the rears are the same, and i i think the front for the 3.0 are different.. cant be that hard to do, cause hybridnrg changed his brakes to 3.0 ones

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

It can be done, they will fit, 3.0 just have a bigger diameter i think, some 2.x 3.0 rotors are interchangeable, some aren't.

ib_jimmy

Advice before you do it, DONT. Broke my brother $120 sliding hammer and 1hr 45min but only got half way out on just one side. End up having to put it back and take it to a shop.

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

If you need some rotors ROTORA slotted rotors are great rotor. Here is a link to a Groupbuy: https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsored-sales-group-buys-10/rotora-slotted-drilled-slotted-rotors-special-cl-tl-tsx-324531/

On a 97 CL the hub is pressed in over the rotor. So you need to either use a slide hammer to remove the hub or remove the whole front knuckle and have it pressed out.

Fushuman

so could i get 98-01 accord rotors to fit in my 2.3 cl?

ib_jimmy

^I think it would.

Motohip

No!

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

732xghost

iTrader: (1)

why not, shouldnt they be the same brake setup. arent the 5th gen Accord EX brakes the same as our 97's????

ib_jimmy

i know the 94-97 accord are the same as the 97. i thought the 98-02 accord should be the same as the 98/99 CL

732xghost

iTrader: (1)

well since the chassis of the 98-02 accord is different than the 98-99 CL that might be the reason y. the 98-99 CL is still similar to the CD chassis (5th gen Accord).

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

Here are the applications for the CL that share the same front rotors:

- Acura CL 2.2L 97, Honda Accord 90-97 4CYL
- Acura CL 3.0L 97, Honda Accord 95-97 V6
- Acura CL 3.0L 98-99
- Acura CL 2.3L 98-99, Honda Accord 98-02 2.3L

Here are the applications for the CL that share the same rear rotors:

- Acura CL 2.2L/3.0L 97, Honda Accord 90-97 4/6 CYL
- Acura CL 2.3L/3.0L 98-99, Honda Accord 98-02 2.3L

ib_jimmy

yeah biotch!

ib_jimmy

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

Did not know that about the 98-99's rotors, k i'll shut up now