new slotted rotoras and black calipers
06-27-2006, 08:32 PM
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new slotted rotoras and black calipers
installed my new slotted rotoras, rotora pads, SS brake lines (thanks Excelerate!), and legend calipers this past weekend. also painted all calipers black. 
check 'em out:
check 'em out:
06-27-2006, 09:33 PM
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where do you get the legend calipers? I've always been wondering that...looks clean!
06-27-2006, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Viscous
Looks nice and clean there. How's the brake feel compared to stock now?
keep in mind that i haven't really slammed on them since they're new. i will after a few hundred more miles. maybe the legend calipers will wow me then. i do love the look of the slotted rotoras and black calipers.
Originally Posted by HockeyMan0920
where do you get the legend calipers? I've always been wondering that...looks clean!
06-28-2006, 08:26 AM
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why did u go with legend calipers? are they supposed to be a better performance? by the way the set up looks great i really like it. were and how much did u get the rotors from i need a set of slotted also.
06-28-2006, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by CGHF2383
why did u go with legend calipers? are they supposed to be a better performance? by the way the set up looks great i really like it. were and how much did u get the rotors from i need a set of slotted also.
got the rotors from Excelerate from the black market. $165 for fronts, $140 for rears, quick and reasonable shipping. got the brake lines and pads from him too.
https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsored-sales-group-buys-10/rotora-slotted-drilled-slotted-rotors-special-cl-tl-tsx-324531/
oh, and thanks!
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06-28-2006, 11:29 AM
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yeah why did u go with legend calipers? ive owned two '91 acura legends (5spd coupe and A/T sedan) and the brakes were far from anything special. id think ud wanna go with the NSX calipers or something...i am ignorant tho so please do enlighten me.
06-28-2006, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by GuddsCLtypeS
yeah why did u go with legend calipers? ive owned two '91 acura legends (5spd coupe and A/T sedan) and the brakes were far from anything special. id think ud wanna go with the NSX calipers or something...i am ignorant tho so please do enlighten me.
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https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...legend+caliper
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...legend+caliper
06-28-2006, 01:24 PM
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The Legend calipers have better stopping power than the NSX ones because they have bigger pistons. When I was looking, I just had no luck finding Legend ones in good shape. The NSX ones I got were practically brand new.
Those pics look pretty sweet. Any close ups?
Those pics look pretty sweet. Any close ups?
06-28-2006, 02:49 PM
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Overall what is the longterm effect of having Legend Calipers? Do they last longer than stock CL calibers? Is their any other reason for the upgrage besides preventing rotor warping?
06-28-2006, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by smooth CL-in
Overall what is the longterm effect of having Legend Calipers? Do they last longer than stock CL calibers? Is their any other reason for the upgrage besides preventing rotor warping?
ppl claim better stopping power with the dual piston legend calipers. plus, with the number of ppl complaining about warped rotors (everyone), isn't it enough that they'll prevent warping?
06-28-2006, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
The Legend calipers have better stopping power than the NSX ones because they have bigger pistons. When I was looking, I just had no luck finding Legend ones in good shape. The NSX ones I got were practically brand new.
Those pics look pretty sweet. Any close ups?
Those pics look pretty sweet. Any close ups?
06-28-2006, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by smooth CL-in
Overall what is the longterm effect of having Legend Calipers? Do they last longer than stock CL calibers? Is their any other reason for the upgrage besides preventing rotor warping?
One thing I did notice is that it ate through my EBC pads. So, I'm thinking it definately bit down better on the rotors.
06-28-2006, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
There is a lot better stopping power with the Legend or NSX calipers. The stock CL caliper have a single 45 mm piston. The Legend have duel pistons, one is a 42 mm and the other is a 38. The NSX also have duel pistons, one is a 34 mm and the other is a 36. Do the math, it's more surface area contact with the pad.
One thing I did notice is that it ate through my EBC pads. So, I'm thinking it definately bit down better on the rotors.
One thing I did notice is that it ate through my EBC pads. So, I'm thinking it definately bit down better on the rotors.
06-29-2006, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by smooth CL-in
Yeah, it make sense. I would definetly consider this upgrade but, Can i exchange my calipers for rebuild legend calipers or do i have to buy used ones?
06-29-2006, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by GuddsCLtypeS
yeah why did u go with legend calipers? ive owned two '91 acura legends (5spd coupe and A/T sedan) and the brakes were far from anything special. id think ud wanna go with the NSX calipers or something...i am ignorant tho so please do enlighten me.
06-30-2006, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
The Legend calipers have better stopping power than the NSX ones because they have bigger pistons. When I was looking, I just had no luck finding Legend ones in good shape. The NSX ones I got were practically brand new.
Those pics look pretty sweet. Any close ups?
Those pics look pretty sweet. Any close ups?
07-03-2006, 12:19 PM
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good shit. that's good you aren't going on like many to stomping on the new brakes busting some high-speed braking and complaining about jacked up rotors later.
07-03-2006, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by smooth CL-in
Yeah, it make sense. I would definetly consider this upgrade but, Can i exchange my calipers for rebuild legend calipers or do i have to buy used ones?
cost of upgrade to dual-piston calipers: $110. not a bad deal for a poor man's bbk.
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