Gimme a brake! (lol?)
09-30-2012, 11:50 AM
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Gimme a brake! (lol?)
Installing legend calipers and Goodrich stainless steel brake lines... Finally. Here's some pics of my progress:
Pads and rotors later after I perform a few ABS stops and re-bleed the lines a last time. Thanks for viewing!
Pads and rotors later after I perform a few ABS stops and re-bleed the lines a last time. Thanks for viewing!
09-30-2012, 05:41 PM
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Owww dude you should have Painted those suckers First, I give you 2-3 Months until you will start seeing Rust on them But seeing your Rotors seems you dont care too much about that XD.
Well Congrats on the Install and Hope you Enjoy It!!
Well Congrats on the Install and Hope you Enjoy It!!
09-30-2012, 05:47 PM
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Looking good, ...... I'll bet you can't wait to try them out !
As a rough idea, how much more were the Legend dp calipers priced over our stock ones ?
Was this just a "drop in" replacement, besides the ss lines ? ~ Thanks ~
As a rough idea, how much more were the Legend dp calipers priced over our stock ones ?
Was this just a "drop in" replacement, besides the ss lines ? ~ Thanks ~
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10-01-2012, 05:57 AM
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I'm in Wisconsin, rust is inevitable. Instead of painting every summer I just left them. Eventually I'll get a BBK when I can afford it and bigger rims. The rotors are the factory originals w 74,000 miles on them, but I have brand new pads and rotors to install after I perform a few ABS stops to ensure no air bubbles in the system. TLc, you can get the calipers for about 45-50 bucks each on Amazon, the price is not bad at all. Just look a little and you'll find the best price.
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10-06-2012, 01:52 PM
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Appreciate it! Plan is, when money allows, to go 18"-20" rims w a BBK. Lots of OT in my future, been on 84 hour weeks forever. Looking like a springtime project, soon as weather allows. Either that or 6 speed swap. I'm kinda torn between the two options right now.
10-07-2012, 11:44 PM
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i have the same setup as well 
saved my ass twice on Friday driving in stop and go traffic. traffic would speed up to about 60 and then suddenly come to a complete stop. i hate NY lol.
saved my ass twice on Friday driving in stop and go traffic. traffic would speed up to about 60 and then suddenly come to a complete stop. i hate NY lol.
10-08-2012, 12:18 AM
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Looks bad ass great braking mod!! so do you just leave the rear brakes tl calipers or do you change those as well??? either way it should brake alot smoother at least and better. I would GO FOR THE 6 SPEED SWAP!! cause thats just me GO FOR THE 6 SPEED SWAP!! cause thats just me throwing a little brain washing in there you already got a great braking mod for the 6 speed!! I would do it but seems like you already got quite a bit of modds it def bring out every bit of potential, altho I have heard of some full bolt 5 speed auto tl- type s laying some decent numbers I probably just got to research it a little better.
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10-08-2012, 10:02 AM
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It's a tough decision for me. Pretty much for what the 6 swap would run I could most likely get a BBK, some rims, plus do the accord trans swap when the need arises. I'm debating internally pretty tough because whatever I decide, I'll be trying to gather the parts this winter and do the work spring/summer time.
10-08-2012, 10:21 AM
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Its like you Say Dave for me the 6-Speed Swap is Actually worthless now that I have the AV6 Trans on my Garage soo For that Money you could do Plenty of Things!!
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10-08-2012, 08:45 PM
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I was going to do the six speed swap as well but my transmission crapped out before I could get it to nva-av6 because I do not have the time to do it myself. With the money I will have saved I can also do a lot more things to my car. I plan on doing a bbk as well but with rl calipers and 350z rotors with stainless steel lines. You should enjoy the braking for now especially once you get those new pads and rotors on
11-25-2012, 02:52 PM
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Worthless? Please its worth its weight in gold to have. Far more reliable than any auto, alot more fun, and faster. Sell the AV6 trans and put that money towards the 6.
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12-03-2012, 03:33 PM
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Did the pads from the TL fit into the ledgend calipers? I already have slotted rotors and EBC redstuff pads and most likely won't do this mod if the pad won't fit. Stopping is already amazing, but what wrong with making better?
12-03-2012, 03:48 PM
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damn thats a great update dude....
wonder if us 3G folks can do something similar without spending a ton of cash...
wonder if us 3G folks can do something similar without spending a ton of cash...
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^^^ can I haz the link plzzzz
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12-03-2012, 05:19 PM
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Yes, you use the rotos and pads from the TL.
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02-14-2013, 04:09 PM
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03-02-2013, 08:13 AM
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Rotors?
Hey, I have a 2000 Acura TL and I was planning on redoing my braking system and make them completely aftermarket (except the master cylinder and all that). So if I were to get new performance pads, calipers, and rotors, would I need to change the mounting bracket if they are the same size as stock? Also I can't seem to find any rear brake rotors or pads for the rear "top hat" system because they are different sizes. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am just trying to get my head wrapped around what all I need. Thanks!
03-02-2013, 09:12 AM
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Everything I added w this project was about 350 maybe a little more. Call or look up Brakemotive. You will get pads an rotors for all 4 corners for around 160. Amazon sells the calipers for 48 dollars each. The stainless lines were from heeltoe or excelerate I forget which but they're about 120. It's all direct replacement for factory. No brackets needed.
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03-02-2013, 05:15 PM
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Everything I added w this project was about 350 maybe a little more. Call or look up Brakemotive. You will get pads an rotors for all 4 corners for around 160. Amazon sells the calipers for 48 dollars each. The stainless lines were from heeltoe or excelerate I forget which but they're about 120. It's all direct replacement for factory. No brackets needed.
do the stainless steel lines at the same time because you have to bleed the lines at the same time. +1 on brakemotive rotors and pads, I've got about 20,000+ miles on mine now and they are still doing great and no warping.
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