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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 01:37 PM
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Need help identifying my rotors/calipers

Hi everyone,

A while back I tried replacing my rotors, but the ones I got for it didn't fit.

I do have the part number on the caliper which is 17CL15VN

Is this the OEM caliper that came with it? Does anyone know which are the original? I think the previous owner must have switched out the rotors/calipers for an aftermarket brand...

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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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a very simple google search yielded a result.

that caliper is from the Acura Legend.
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 01:43 PM
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also, from a very simple google search tells me that the bracket used on your car will determine which rotor you will need.

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The '91-'95 Legend, '96-'98 3.2TL and '96-'04 3.5RL all use those calipers. It mount them on the back side of the knuckle. Therefor the bleeder is on the opposite side. It is completely fine to swap them around to orient the bleeders like you want them.

The 23T bracket will be problematic with the rotors you want to use, though. The "23" in 23T indicates that it should be used on a 23mm rotor. For a 25mm thick rotor you'll need a 25T bracket. I've posted in a few threads extensive lists of where the parts can be sourced.
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 01:47 PM
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also, from a very simple google search tells me that the bracket used on your car will determine which rotor you will need.

Ah, thank you so much. I don't know why they were switched out, however, I'll try replacing the rotors with rotors that match the current setup.
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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Ah, thank you so much. I don't know why they were switched out, however, I'll try replacing the rotors with rotors that match the current setup.
from googling; it seems the Legend Calipers provide better stopping.

you'll need to look at the bracket on your car to see if it's 23mm or 25mm.

I'm most positive that it's 23mm in thickness.
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 01:54 PM
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from googling; it seems the Legend Calipers provide better stopping.

you'll need to look at the bracket on your car to see if it's 23mm or 25mm.

I'm most positive that it's 23mm in thickness.
Yeah last time I tried replacing them with OEM, the rotors were too thick. So I'm guessing it's 23mm. Now I just need to find them...
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 09:16 PM
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Why did they swap out the brackets? The legend calipers (2 piston) fit the CL/TL brackets and no rotor change is necessary (meaning you can use the TL/CL rotors with it.
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