Raider

Dealer just quoted 1185 for brakes and 1150 for new calipers.....scam and a half....where should i take my 05 RL instead in boston area without getting charged an arm and a leg?

Thanks

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

Do it yourself?

rtr

why would you need calipers???

Joe's06AcuraRL

Just did all 4 brakes and all 4 new rotors for $400.00.. Go to a local mechanic is usually ur best bet and get OEM parts

Ballinger

Rotors I can understand, but the massive Advics calipers are about the most gnar you're gonna fit in there. Worst case, have them powdercoated and the logos burred. Thing is, you can swap the rotors yourself if you can jack the car up (save yourself from agony by not-using the oem convenience jack).

racerrl

Are the front calipers manufactured by Brembo or Advics? I've heard both.

Chas2

I have read on nsxprime that the calipers have Advics stamped on the back.

037

I've stuck my head in the wheel well to confirm it says Advics, I was pretty pissed.

CarbonRL

If you don't mind a 45 minute drive to Worcester, try AutoPro Import Repair. Great, trustworthy owner/mechanic (Ted) and extremely reasonable prices. He will give you the straight scoop on what you really need.

http://www.autoproimportrepair.com/

037

I'm wondering if the front 4 piston brakes can be fitted to the back...I assume rotors would need to be swapped out. Would it be possible otherwise?

I've read up on the Spoon RL and the article said it had 4 pistons on both ends...

Chas2

There was an article that said that it had 4 piston calipers on the rears. There was something else somewhere that contradicted that. There was someone that actually had the car in the dealership floor, but I cannot remember if he spoke about the brakes. Bottom line, it is uncertain what the rears were fitted with based on internet chatter and articles.