Help! One side of rotor hotter than the other
10-26-2008, 11:04 AM
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Help! One side of rotor hotter than the other
I just notice after driving my 02TL that one side (passenger) of front rotor is much hotter than the driver side. It was burning hot while the other was not nearly burning. This is after about 10 min of mild street driving and braking. Anyone has suggestions? (maybe the right side caliper bad?) Thanks!
10-26-2008, 11:21 AM
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the right side might be hotter either bc its seized, OR doing all the braking while the left one is seized, when u brake does the car pull to a side? just get two caliper from a 95 ls legend coupe. duel piston, better braking and make sure u flush they system.
10-26-2008, 11:30 AM
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yep--check both front sides brake pads- comapre the inner to outer pad wear and the left side to right side of the car - which pads are worn out and which look new?
Then see if its caliper sticking on, or not working fully
Many of gen2 are at a time where its due for calipers, especially if the brake fluid was not changed on a yearly basis--old fluid is bad news for rubber seals
the correct legend calipers- same price as tl parts- 1995 Legend LS-C (coupe)
use the tl pads rotors brackets- just the caliper is different-- and way better stopping
Then see if its caliper sticking on, or not working fully
Many of gen2 are at a time where its due for calipers, especially if the brake fluid was not changed on a yearly basis--old fluid is bad news for rubber seals
the correct legend calipers- same price as tl parts- 1995 Legend LS-C (coupe)
use the tl pads rotors brackets- just the caliper is different-- and way better stopping
10-26-2008, 12:40 PM
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The car did not pull to one side or the other when braking. As 01tl4tl said, either side is seized. I agree. I think it is time to change both calipers. Thanks a bunch!
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10-26-2008, 01:55 PM
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their dual piston, better stoping. same install as if u were replacing the stock calipers, just have to switch them, left caliper goes on the right side and the right caliper goes on the left side, make sure u put brake fluid in the caliper before u start bleeding.
10-26-2008, 04:33 PM
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the parts store is even happy to get TL caliper back in the deal,
there are more people wanting those, than something for a 1995 car-
score for us!
there are more people wanting those, than something for a 1995 car-
score for us!
10-26-2008, 07:41 PM
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10-28-2008, 03:28 AM
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There were different calipers between the models- not all were dual piston- as I suspect those $55 a pair units may be single piston~
for cross referance- raybestos part frc10627 and frc10628
try a name brand store and have no trouble at all finding th eright ones
for cross referance- raybestos part frc10627 and frc10628
try a name brand store and have no trouble at all finding th eright ones
10-28-2008, 12:07 PM
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you wont find tl or legend calipers in stock anywhere- but they are normally just a day or 2 away at the warehouse
there are also different SIZE pistons between the models and years, its only a mm or3 but I went with the one closest together in size
that suits our needs best
there are also different SIZE pistons between the models and years, its only a mm or3 but I went with the one closest together in size
that suits our needs best
10-28-2008, 12:08 PM
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if you print out page 3 of the kragen list of calipers for 95 ls-c, and take to store, they will price match
The store list price is higher than 75
The store list price is higher than 75
10-29-2008, 01:34 PM
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When I look at the calipers on partsamerica.com, it says they are $85.99 ($50 core) for each side, not the pair. Comes out to $72 for the pair after core charge is refunded.
10-29-2008, 02:19 PM
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10-29-2008, 05:32 PM
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some states collect sales tax on the order- like Ca.
72.99 per caliper is what I paid after core charge was returned
They are even happy to GET the TL calipers in the deal!!
72.99 per caliper is what I paid after core charge was returned
They are even happy to GET the TL calipers in the deal!!
11-01-2008, 05:53 PM
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Well, I drove for 10 min and then stoppd the car. I felt the rotors with my fingers (careful it may burn you!) on each side. The driver's side felt warm but the passenger side was burning me!
Not very scientifically but it works. I wish I could hook up a thermo couple to the rotor to measure the actual temperature.
Not very scientifically but it works. I wish I could hook up a thermo couple to the rotor to measure the actual temperature.
11-01-2008, 08:05 PM
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Use a laser pointed, non-contact, infrared thermometer 30$ harbor freight tools
Then you can measure hot things with ease- point and read
On pads, I like RacingBrake ET300 for normal street drivers,
ET500 for more aggresive street drivers,
or the old standby- Hawk HPS
Then you can measure hot things with ease- point and read
On pads, I like RacingBrake ET300 for normal street drivers,
ET500 for more aggresive street drivers,
or the old standby- Hawk HPS
11-03-2008, 06:47 AM
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Well, I drove for 10 min and then stoppd the car. I felt the rotors with my fingers (careful it may burn you!) on each side. The driver's side felt warm but the passenger side was burning me!
Not very scientifically but it works. I wish I could hook up a thermo couple to the rotor to measure the actual temperature.
Not very scientifically but it works. I wish I could hook up a thermo couple to the rotor to measure the actual temperature.
11-05-2008, 09:12 AM
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Yeap, I ordered a paired of 95 legend calipers from PartsAmerica.com ($80 a piece with 15% discount to a final price of about $67). Will replace them this weekend and report the results here. Thanks.
11-05-2008, 09:53 AM
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remember- use a small oil squirt can with new brake fluid to prefill the calipers- saves lots of frustration later on bleeding them- just get as much as possible in.
The caliper is the only part you want- take the new bolts and slider tabs (not the big center one-toss it!- just want the new end clips for the pads and the new bolts)
Do not use the legend bracket!!! It only appears to fit... until you find the bolt holes are offset.
On top of each caliper is a big L or R. put the L on passenger (R) side and R on driver side- that puts the bleeders at the top
After install and bleed, do 2 test stops- from 45mph with full effort to engage ABS and shake the brake pedal
Accellerate to 45 and repeat immediatly
If the pedal gets better 2nd time, you had air in the abs controller- rebleed the system and all is well- will likely find air in LF caliper (based on my personal experience)
Bleed order must be follwed!!!!!!-
LF= driver front, then clockwise around the car
LF RF RR LR
Have fun - its really easy job and well worth doing
The caliper is the only part you want- take the new bolts and slider tabs (not the big center one-toss it!- just want the new end clips for the pads and the new bolts)
Do not use the legend bracket!!! It only appears to fit... until you find the bolt holes are offset.
On top of each caliper is a big L or R. put the L on passenger (R) side and R on driver side- that puts the bleeders at the top
After install and bleed, do 2 test stops- from 45mph with full effort to engage ABS and shake the brake pedal
Accellerate to 45 and repeat immediatly
If the pedal gets better 2nd time, you had air in the abs controller- rebleed the system and all is well- will likely find air in LF caliper (based on my personal experience)
Bleed order must be follwed!!!!!!-
LF= driver front, then clockwise around the car
LF RF RR LR
Have fun - its really easy job and well worth doing
11-08-2008, 08:03 PM
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11-12-2008, 10:02 AM
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I just got the shipment of Raybesto's dual piston to go with my 02TL. One of them turned out to be defective (it won't slide easily, looks like someone tightened the nut too much and grease also came out of the boot). That stinks because I can't do the swap until they send me a new one.
So I just need the caliper itself, take the v-shaped clip, and the bolt (to bolt up the bracket to the caliper), right? It didn't come with bolts from bracket to the car.
Thanks for all the instructions.
So I just need the caliper itself, take the v-shaped clip, and the bolt (to bolt up the bracket to the caliper), right? It didn't come with bolts from bracket to the car.
Thanks for all the instructions.
11-12-2008, 03:53 PM
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Caliper Swap
I just got the shipment of Raybesto's dual piston to go with my 02TL. One of them turned out to be defective (it won't slide easily, looks like someone tightened the nut too much and grease also came out of the boot). That stinks because I can't do the swap until they send me a new one.
So I just need the caliper itself, take the v-shaped clip, and the bolt (to bolt up the bracket to the caliper), right? It didn't come with bolts from bracket to the car.
Thanks for all the instructions.
So I just need the caliper itself, take the v-shaped clip, and the bolt (to bolt up the bracket to the caliper), right? It didn't come with bolts from bracket to the car.
Thanks for all the instructions.
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11-12-2008, 04:17 PM
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you want the end clips from the bracket- the ones the pad tab ends slide on
and whatever bolts it came with
do NOT use the large v clip in the center of the caliper!!
It does rub on some cars and is not required
Caliper with R goes on driver side! L on passenger side
prefill the calipers with squirt can of new brake fluid to remove as much air as possible.
Will save an hour of frustraton and trapped air bubbles later!
and whatever bolts it came with
do NOT use the large v clip in the center of the caliper!!
It does rub on some cars and is not required
Caliper with R goes on driver side! L on passenger side
prefill the calipers with squirt can of new brake fluid to remove as much air as possible.
Will save an hour of frustraton and trapped air bubbles later!
11-12-2008, 04:18 PM
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Use TL pads TL rotors TL brake lines TL bracket
ONLY the caliper is changed
ONLY the caliper is changed
11-12-2008, 08:37 PM
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this 150$ mod is amazing- you probably need calipers anyway based on age, and are the same price as TL calipers,
most users wonder why acura didnt put them on the TL in the first place
Upgrade to SS brake lines for even better pedal feel
most users wonder why acura didnt put them on the TL in the first place
Upgrade to SS brake lines for even better pedal feel
11-13-2008, 05:50 AM
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yeah the stock tl calipers arent very impressive... I did the breaks a few months ago thinking maybe my brakes were going lol... nope the pads were fine... so this should be a nice change... having my boyfriend pick them up at his shop sooo excited lol thanks for the tips guys!
SS brake lines? any idea how much they run? eh Ill just use google lol thanks thought!!
SS brake lines? any idea how much they run? eh Ill just use google lol thanks thought!!
11-13-2008, 09:17 AM
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I put them on mine & driver's side scraped the circumference of the rotor. Had to remove caliper & tweak it slightly so it would clear.