caliper swap
#1
2003 Acura CL Type-S
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Richmond,ca
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
caliper swap
finaly got the 95 Legend Calipers in, stopping power increased but just had one problem while doing it the screw that goes into the back of the caliper was a bit leaky but its all good now
#2
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
How did you stop the leak? New washers?
#3
2003 Acura CL Type-S
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Richmond,ca
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yeah just a new washer and that did the trick but right now i just got on the freeway and when i braked my steering wheel still shakes but its most likely because i didnt change the rotors right?
#4
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Yea, your rotors are most likely warped.
Trending Topics
#8
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
EBCs get rave reviews. I liked my Racing Brake rotors.
#11
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Its a simple bolt on. You can even use your stock pads.
#12
I bought my legend calipers from autozone. They were closr to 100 each plus taxes. Then you can return your stock calipers for the core fee and get 44 back per caliper. It ended up being 52 each plus the tax. If you dont do the core refund i think it comes out to about 205 with tax. I am waiting to get my second set of legend calipers plus my stock rears back from the powdercoater. I got all 4 plus the brackets powdercoated in semi-gloss(satin) black. It is gonna cost me 100-125 for that.
#13
2003 Acura CL Type-S
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Richmond,ca
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
dam i should of got mine powdercoated well i still got the cores in my trunk ive been a bit lazy to drop them off even tho i work at the place were i bought them at haha
#15
Senior Moderator
Regional Coordinator
(Mid-Atlantic)
Regional Coordinator
(Mid-Atlantic)
iTrader: (6)
#17
Senior Moderator
Regional Coordinator
(Mid-Atlantic)
Regional Coordinator
(Mid-Atlantic)
iTrader: (6)
any special tools needed to do the swap? as in, what type of wrench do you use to remove the brake lines?
#18
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Use 10mm flare nut wrenches for brake lines.
![](http://www.nationalwholesaletools.com/ProductImages/full/113.jpg)
#19
Is there any other options for the rear calibers as in a stock upgrade from another model Acura?
#21
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Hes asking about the rear.
And right now, no.
And right now, no.
#22
I would rather do the 2nd gen rl calibers in the front, to me that seems like it would make a big difference but I wish there was a option for the rear so it could match..
#24
Senior Moderator
Regional Coordinator
(Mid-Atlantic)
Regional Coordinator
(Mid-Atlantic)
iTrader: (6)
Thanks Morgan, exactly what I was wondering, I have a set of these from when I did my fuel filter, wonder if I have a 10 mm ![Ponder](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/ponder.gif)
Read before trying to answer questions, he's talking about the rear
![Ponder](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/ponder.gif)
![Why Me](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/whyme.gif)
#25
if you want a front plus rear bbk then get the rotoras. Not worth the money imo unless it is a show car. I am getting my legend fronts and stock rears powdercoated atm. That will be enough for me for now. In the future I wanna look into getting aluminum calipers and lightweight rotors because that weight is huge in rotational mass.
#26
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Just to let everyone know, later this summer I plan on doing something with the rear brakes, I hope to match them rather well with the RL front calipers. And of course, Im aiming for them to be cheaper then the Rotoras.
#30
i want to do this upgrade
i want to make sure i have everything i need.
calipers - 95 legend
rotors - http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PSR-126-40046SR/
brake lines - http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...rand=Goodridge
pads - not sure can someone help me out with suggestions.
is the legend calipers the best choice?
am i missing anything?
calipers - 95 legend
rotors - http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PSR-126-40046SR/
brake lines - http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...rand=Goodridge
pads - not sure can someone help me out with suggestions.
is the legend calipers the best choice?
am i missing anything?
#31
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Get everything from AJUSA.com. They offer free shipping.
Brake Lines
http://www.ajusa.com/details/Russell...+Line+Kit&vq=&
Brake Rotors
http://www.ajusa.com/details/Power-S...V6;+3.2L;+GAS&
Pads
http://www.ajusa.com/browse/Brake-Pa...&model=CL&go=+
I like EBC pads.
Use coupon code 4DAD at checkout for 10% off.
Brake Lines
http://www.ajusa.com/details/Russell...+Line+Kit&vq=&
Brake Rotors
http://www.ajusa.com/details/Power-S...V6;+3.2L;+GAS&
Pads
http://www.ajusa.com/browse/Brake-Pa...&model=CL&go=+
I like EBC pads.
Use coupon code 4DAD at checkout for 10% off.
#32
Three Wheelin'
iTrader: (1)
ok ppls i already did this mod like 2 yrs ago, it improved braking a lil but in my opinion not much it just reduces rotors warping .
But my question is this, when i did this i just painted it with sm brake caliper paint.
Is it too late to take them out again and powder coat the calipers ?
Whatz the turn around time b4 u get them back ?
ANd how much does it cost to powder coat 1 caliper on average ?
i am thinking maybe powder coating in blck is a lot cheaper bcos i fi was to go thru the rigor of powder coating anything i def want some color (e.g match body color) or red etc but defnatly not black.
I persoanally think black is for hiding smthng (like to make a modified engine look stock in appearance or smthng)
But my question is this, when i did this i just painted it with sm brake caliper paint.
Is it too late to take them out again and powder coat the calipers ?
Whatz the turn around time b4 u get them back ?
ANd how much does it cost to powder coat 1 caliper on average ?
i am thinking maybe powder coating in blck is a lot cheaper bcos i fi was to go thru the rigor of powder coating anything i def want some color (e.g match body color) or red etc but defnatly not black.
I persoanally think black is for hiding smthng (like to make a modified engine look stock in appearance or smthng)
![2 Cents](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/2cents.gif)
Last edited by poisx7; 06-18-2010 at 08:23 PM.
#33
Painting something dsnt mean you cant get it powdercoated. I had my 4 calipers and 4 brackets, 8 pieces total, blasted and powdercoated in a single coat of satin black. Some colors require more coats and costs more. I was gonna do black or body color, but the powdercoater said they cant match body color with the powdercoat well. Since they are stock calipers black is the best option anyway imo. I understand bright colors on bbk calipers tho. I paid 150 total, so divide that by 8 and its 18.75 per piece. As far as turn around i would guess roughly 1 week depending on how urgent you are when talking to them and how much business they have.
#34
Get everything from AJUSA.com. They offer free shipping.
Brake Lines
http://www.ajusa.com/details/Russell...+Line+Kit&vq=&
Brake Rotors
http://www.ajusa.com/details/Power-S...V6;+3.2L;+GAS&
Pads
http://www.ajusa.com/browse/Brake-Pa...&model=CL&go=+
I like EBC pads.
Use coupon code 4DAD at checkout for 10% off.
Brake Lines
http://www.ajusa.com/details/Russell...+Line+Kit&vq=&
Brake Rotors
http://www.ajusa.com/details/Power-S...V6;+3.2L;+GAS&
Pads
http://www.ajusa.com/browse/Brake-Pa...&model=CL&go=+
I like EBC pads.
Use coupon code 4DAD at checkout for 10% off.
what do the colors represent?
which do you recommend?
#35
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Check out the ebc website and see which pads suit your needs best. I like my Red Stuff pads though.
#36
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rp_guy
Member Cars for Sale
9
07-16-2017 07:33 AM
xsilverhawkx
2G TL Problems & Fixes
5
09-28-2015 06:51 PM