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09-28-2003, 07:33 PM
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hey guys,
just a quick question. if i were to get stock rotors and get nsx calipers, would they work? and would i need to get anything else other than the caliper itself? i.e. brake lines, nsx fitted brake pads?
just a quick question. if i were to get stock rotors and get nsx calipers, would they work? and would i need to get anything else other than the caliper itself? i.e. brake lines, nsx fitted brake pads?
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Hmm I wonder about this also....
Somebody in an EK hatch fit NSX calipers on.
It's in the new Honda Tuning but it doesn't really give details.
Our rotor size is pretty much the same so if I come across a set I think I will try it myself.
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Somebody in an EK hatch fit NSX calipers on.
It's in the new Honda Tuning but it doesn't really give details.
Our rotor size is pretty much the same so if I come across a set I think I will try it myself.
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I'l be doing this swap. I'm 100% sure the '91-'96 calipers fit the front. I'm waiting on a measurement for the rears. They fit our stock caliper brackets and yes our pads work with the calipers.
07-14-2005, 05:23 AM
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They should fit the stock rims, On the 2005 the rotor is like 2mm off.
I don't think you want to do the rears, on the NSX the rear rotors are larger than the front and that would mess up our FF setup.
I don't think you want to do the rears, on the NSX the rear rotors are larger than the front and that would mess up our FF setup.
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07-14-2005, 08:09 AM
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I know the dual piston will help in the warping department of our rotors but will it provide any more stopping power from our calipers? and also is the NSX pretty much the same as the legend caliper?
07-14-2005, 08:10 AM
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This sounds pretty sweet, you think it would be cheaper to get some nsx calipers then getting a big brake kit? And would the dual pistons provide a noticable increase in braking power?
07-14-2005, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by skgarach
why not just get a BBK?
or does the nsx caliper fit w/ stock wheels?
or does the nsx caliper fit w/ stock wheels?
BBK = $1,300
NSX front calipers + Rotora rotors = ~ $500
Yes it fits with the stock wheels. It fits with the stock caliper bracket!
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Originally Posted by Rspec
I know the dual piston will help in the warping department of our rotors but will it provide any more stopping power from our calipers? and also is the NSX pretty much the same as the legend caliper?
It should help a little bit in distance, but not much. You'll get a better pedal feel however. And yes the NSX '91-'96 calipers are the same as the legend calipers. The legend calipers are even cheaper than the NSX calipers but they won't say "NSX"
07-14-2005, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
BBK = $1,300
NSX front calipers + Rotora rotors = ~ $500
Yes it fits with the stock wheels. It fits with the stock caliper bracket!
NSX front calipers + Rotora rotors = ~ $500
Yes it fits with the stock wheels. It fits with the stock caliper bracket!
i thought the calipers would be much more expensive than that.
07-14-2005, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by skgarach
where can you get calipers and rotora rotors for about 500?
i thought the calipers would be much more expensive than that.
i thought the calipers would be much more expensive than that.
Me too, they are $477 a piece on www. acuraautomotiveparts.org and that doesnt include any of the hardware to mount it.
07-14-2005, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by zoltanh
Me too, they are $477 a piece on www. acuraautomotiveparts.org and that doesnt include any of the hardware to mount it.
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Of course I got them used. I'll rebuild them using new caliper kits and be done with it. I could have purchased all 4 calipers for $350.
Also, no need for NSX rotors. Your stock ones/Rotoras will work fine.
Also, no need for NSX rotors. Your stock ones/Rotoras will work fine.
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will the nsx/legend calipers fit the 16" wheels on the CL-P and also witch Legend the GS or the standard and what years, this is my next project. and also the stock brake lines will bolt right up? thanks
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Yes I believe they will fit the 16" wheel. Afterall, the brakes on the Type-S and the non-Type-S are identical.
The lines will also bolt right up however, i'd replace them with stainless steel ones while you're at it!
These calipers will fit:
93-95 Legend LS Coupe
94-95 Legend GS Sedan
91-96 NSX
The lines will also bolt right up however, i'd replace them with stainless steel ones while you're at it!
These calipers will fit:
93-95 Legend LS Coupe
94-95 Legend GS Sedan
91-96 NSX
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Yes I believe they will fit the 16" wheel. Afterall, the brakes on the Type-S and the non-Type-S are identical.
The lines will also bolt right up however, i'd replace them with stainless steel ones while you're at it!
These calipers will fit:
93-95 Legend LS Coupe
94-95 Legend GS Sedan
91-96 NSX
The lines will also bolt right up however, i'd replace them with stainless steel ones while you're at it!
These calipers will fit:
93-95 Legend LS Coupe
94-95 Legend GS Sedan
91-96 NSX
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FYI the Legend calipers will be cheaper than the NSX calipers. Even though they are nearly identical junkyards, etc will charge more just because they came off an NSX!
The Legend Coupe calipers actually have the largest pistons.
'91-'96 NSX have 40mm and 36mm pistons
Legend Coupe calipers have 40mm and 38mm pistons
You should be able to get a set of used Legend Coupe calipers for no more than $150/pair!
I paid $250 for my NSX calipers.
The Legend Coupe calipers actually have the largest pistons.
'91-'96 NSX have 40mm and 36mm pistons
Legend Coupe calipers have 40mm and 38mm pistons
You should be able to get a set of used Legend Coupe calipers for no more than $150/pair!
I paid $250 for my NSX calipers.
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Originally Posted by CleanCL
to be honest, i might just get the legend calipers and paint them... it would look kinda lame to have calipers that say NSX 
I think it's kinda cool.
07-14-2005, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by shinybluecls
does getting the rear calipers make any difference? the dual piston is the front calipers so whats the point of getting the rears...curious.
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a few questions..
If i bought Legend Calipers from a junkyard, would i have to rebuild them or would they be bolt-on ready?
Is there a how-to on how to do this, or is it just pretty damn easy?
If i bought Legend Calipers from a junkyard, would i have to rebuild them or would they be bolt-on ready?
Is there a how-to on how to do this, or is it just pretty damn easy?
07-14-2005, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by skgarach
a few questions..
If i bought Legend Calipers from a junkyard, would i have to rebuild them or would they be bolt-on ready?
Is there a how-to on how to do this, or is it just pretty damn easy?
If i bought Legend Calipers from a junkyard, would i have to rebuild them or would they be bolt-on ready?
Is there a how-to on how to do this, or is it just pretty damn easy?
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Originally Posted by civicking
its pretty easy and you might have to rebuild them depends on how long they have been siotting, are they rusty ect. when i'm going to this i'm going to go to a parts store and get new oens that are already rebuilt, it will save me the trouble.
what kind of parts store? for something like brakes, i think i'd rather be safe than sorry.
07-14-2005, 05:07 PM
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Be VERY careful here, brakes are not a place for amatures to be screwing around.
Remember that if you change piston sizes (total area) it will take a different amount of fluid displacement to push the pads into contact with the rotors. You may have to change master cylinder size.
They will also grip the rotor with a different amount of force and will likely upset the front to back brake balance.
Mistakes can bite you in the ass here. Acura brakes are pretty good, unless you really know what you are doing I'd leave this alone.
Remember that if you change piston sizes (total area) it will take a different amount of fluid displacement to push the pads into contact with the rotors. You may have to change master cylinder size.
They will also grip the rotor with a different amount of force and will likely upset the front to back brake balance.
Mistakes can bite you in the ass here. Acura brakes are pretty good, unless you really know what you are doing I'd leave this alone.
07-14-2005, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by skgarach
what kind of parts store? for something like brakes, i think i'd rather be safe than sorry.
07-14-2005, 05:42 PM
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I was thinking about doing the JDM Spoon caliper swap....I believe there was a 02'TL Member ("INSPIRES") who did this swap way back in the forum.....
That car was HOTT!!!! back in 02'
That car was HOTT!!!! back in 02'
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Now that i think about it, why exchange your year 2003 brakes with some brakes from a car that is over 10 and almost 15 years old (if you take them from a 91 nsx). I would think even though ours are 1 piston they are still probably more advanced, technologicly considering the 10 - 12 year diffrence.
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Originally Posted by civicking
the size of the piston on the car now and the new ones i think is equal your not getting anymore piston area but what you are getter is the force applied over a larger area of the pad, so you will get less warpage and you will better responding brakes.
07-14-2005, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by zoltanh
Now that i think about it, why exchange your year 2003 brakes with some brakes from a car that is over 10 and almost 15 years old (if you take them from a 91 nsx). I would think even though ours are 1 piston they are still probably more advanced, technologicly considering the 10 - 12 year diffrence.
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Originally Posted by Zippee
Be VERY careful here, brakes are not a place for amatures to be screwing around.
Remember that if you change piston sizes (total area) it will take a different amount of fluid displacement to push the pads into contact with the rotors. You may have to change master cylinder size.
They will also grip the rotor with a different amount of force and will likely upset the front to back brake balance.
Mistakes can bite you in the ass here. Acura brakes are pretty good, unless you really know what you are doing I'd leave this alone.
Remember that if you change piston sizes (total area) it will take a different amount of fluid displacement to push the pads into contact with the rotors. You may have to change master cylinder size.
They will also grip the rotor with a different amount of force and will likely upset the front to back brake balance.
Mistakes can bite you in the ass here. Acura brakes are pretty good, unless you really know what you are doing I'd leave this alone.
There's guys running 4 and 6 piston caliper big brake kits on the OEM master cylinder. Also, a few members have already done this swap and have tens of thousands of miles on the new calipers without a problem. I don't think that is going to be an issue. The stock Acura brakes suck. I don't know where you got the impression they are "pretty good." Having 4 sets of stock rotors warp in 25k miles isn't "pretty good" IMO.
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Originally Posted by zoltanh
Now that i think about it, why exchange your year 2003 brakes with some brakes from a car that is over 10 and almost 15 years old (if you take them from a 91 nsx). I would think even though ours are 1 piston they are still probably more advanced, technologicly considering the 10 - 12 year diffrence.
You're thinking into this too much. The basic design on a caliper hasn't changed all that much in the past 15 years. It's a casting with a piston and a rubber boot.
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i may have one-maybe two sets of nsx calipers i can sell, wont be for a few months probably, but i'll let everyone know-never would have thought to put them on a CL!
07-14-2005, 10:37 PM
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There's guys running 4 and 6 piston caliper big brake kits on the OEM master cylinder. Also, a few members have already done this swap and have tens of thousands of miles on the new calipers without a problem. I don't think that is going to be an issue.
The stock Acura brakes suck. I don't know where you got the impression they are "pretty good." Having 4 sets of stock rotors warp in 25k miles isn't "pretty good" IMO.