Brake Rotors
02-18-2009, 09:30 AM
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Brake Rotors
Are the brake rotors the same on an 05 and a 99-03 ?
Like 2nd and 3rd gen...
I want to buy some rotors and this ebay seller is telling me they are the same..
Thanks,
Chad
Like 2nd and 3rd gen...
I want to buy some rotors and this ebay seller is telling me they are the same..
Thanks,
Chad
02-18-2009, 10:58 AM
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no they are not the same- sorry
dont do biz with that person~
dont do biz with that person~
02-18-2009, 11:00 AM
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I was thinking the rotors are different because other auctions have the 3rd gen and 2nd gen separated.
02-18-2009, 11:22 AM
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3G also has different rotors 5AT/6MT
02-18-2009, 11:32 AM
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This is what I was looking at.. It has all those years on it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123
02-18-2009, 01:06 PM
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02-18-2009, 04:16 PM
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the same rears fit about 15 years of honda products
02-18-2009, 04:19 PM
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well I want front ones too.. So I am still looking.. Thanks for the input all.
02-18-2009, 04:30 PM
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Full of water...
i know you want to upgrade your brakes, but i would probably stay away from any ebay finds. i went with a RacingBrake pad and rotor combo and have been super happy. i had the upgraded aspec pads before but i was sick of the rust on the rotors, so i replaced all components. i bought them from Heeltoe, he is a vendor here. Excelerate also sells a variety of brands if interested.
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/product.p...at=3544&page=1
http://store.excelerateperformance.com/default.aspx
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/product.p...at=3544&page=1
http://store.excelerateperformance.com/default.aspx
02-18-2009, 04:35 PM
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Ya, I have rust on mine too and the rotors have grooves. Just thought about replacing them. I figure brakes are coming up soon. Original equip with 43k miles
02-18-2009, 08:40 PM
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So what is brembo? and how would I know if i have it
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02-18-2009, 09:11 PM
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grooved rotors!!!!- are you sure you even have brake pad remaining? or are running actual metal to metal!
Brembo fronts are large 4 piston calipers-2 on each side of the rotor, caliper black painted with ACURA painted on them in white
The regular calipers are small grey rusty things with 1 piston on 1 side
Brembo fronts are large 4 piston calipers-2 on each side of the rotor, caliper black painted with ACURA painted on them in white
The regular calipers are small grey rusty things with 1 piston on 1 side
02-18-2009, 09:16 PM
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mine are rusty around the center area... and i dont hear or feel any metal grinding.. but the rotors are not smooth.. so I dont know. I have not had them off the car
02-18-2009, 09:20 PM
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mine do not look like this http://cars.about.com/od/acura/ig/20...pe-S-wheel.htm
I have just regular brakes. Which I think are good enough
I have just regular brakes. Which I think are good enough
02-18-2009, 09:34 PM
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This page says 1999-2006 brake rotors are the same fpr the TL .. so again, more conflicting data..
http://store.excelerateperformance.c...c/i-97439.aspx
http://store.excelerateperformance.c...c/i-97439.aspx
02-19-2009, 06:08 AM
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by the looks of your pic, you do NOT have Brembo brakes. they only come on the manual transmission and type-s TLs. unless you race for a living there really is no need to upgrade the calipers. a good set of pads and rotors should do the trick.
02-19-2009, 07:40 AM
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right on .. now, which rotors to get? I am looking at a few links people have sent me. These look good but $450 for a complete set. ouch. http://store.excelerateperformance.c...c/i-97439.aspx
02-19-2009, 08:34 AM
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You may want to try R1 Concepts. I had them on my old TSX. I was very happy with them and they look great! Check out the Premium Series at the bottom.
http://store.r1concepts.com/store/se...&submit=Search
Also, here is a coupon for 10% off your order:
http://www.r1concepts.com/blog/10-of...s-brake-parts/
http://store.r1concepts.com/store/se...&submit=Search
Also, here is a coupon for 10% off your order:
http://www.r1concepts.com/blog/10-of...s-brake-parts/
02-19-2009, 09:03 AM
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IIRC I paid $198 for the Brembo rotors & $150 for the Brembo pads. Did the change in about 20 minutes.
02-19-2009, 09:06 AM
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Was this an upgrade or did it come that way from factory? I thought the calipers were different.. calipers meaning the thing that says Acura on it.
02-19-2009, 09:15 AM
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If yours don't look like these they will be a lot less expensive to change, for example 5AT or rear 6MT pads from Acura are only $50.
02-19-2009, 09:17 AM
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02-19-2009, 09:52 AM
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no fair.. I want. =)
02-19-2009, 11:10 AM
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I don't see any pictures.. hmm
02-19-2009, 11:13 AM
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I found some pics..
02-19-2009, 11:14 AM
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Is stoptech any good? I really prefer drilled over slotted.. but the holes on the stoptech look huge.. gee
02-19-2009, 08:52 PM
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Acurazine should make these forums *no vendors* allowed. Reason is because "of course" you would support a product where you make money. Well, I am not asking you! I am asking my fellow TL owners.
02-19-2009, 08:55 PM
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Wow. That was pretty uncalled for. I was providing info for you and commenting on products I have had extensive experience with. Also just keep in mind that we vendors pay a lot of money so members like yourself don't have to pay for forum membership.
02-19-2009, 08:57 PM
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If I was a stand up vendor, and all that, I would wait for members of the forum to post a positive word about me.. I wouldnt butt in.
02-19-2009, 08:59 PM
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ok.. well.. since you pay a lot of money.. just keep on paying because I ain't sending you $1
02-19-2009, 10:04 PM
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wow,,I was going to THANK Josh-Excelerate for giving us the expert info
He didnt say ONLY his brands fit, he gave facts on what does fit what year and model level. It was far more accurate than the opinions expressed by members
We dont own every thing made, only our car,,,,while vendors deal with all this every day--its what they know.
go buy some cryo cross drilled slotted in your choice of patterns with lifetime brake pads for $100 on the bay...let us know how they work in a month, 6 months a year from now
He didnt say ONLY his brands fit, he gave facts on what does fit what year and model level. It was far more accurate than the opinions expressed by members
We dont own every thing made, only our car,,,,while vendors deal with all this every day--its what they know.
go buy some cryo cross drilled slotted in your choice of patterns with lifetime brake pads for $100 on the bay...let us know how they work in a month, 6 months a year from now
02-19-2009, 10:09 PM
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Thanks Josh!!- you have helped me and other members countless times
I was wrong on the fronts- doh~
Sometimes I will PM Josh with a thread needing facts cleared up on shocks.sway bar or brake application--the guy knows his parts and works/repairs/modifies our type cars.,
not just a parts salesman--he really does know what fits correctly thru experience
To our other authorized and approved sponsoring vendors, thank you all for making acurazine happen for us---it could cost 10 bucks a month to belong here!
I was wrong on the fronts- doh~
Sometimes I will PM Josh with a thread needing facts cleared up on shocks.sway bar or brake application--the guy knows his parts and works/repairs/modifies our type cars.,
not just a parts salesman--he really does know what fits correctly thru experience
To our other authorized and approved sponsoring vendors, thank you all for making acurazine happen for us---it could cost 10 bucks a month to belong here!
02-19-2009, 10:28 PM
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wheres my waders? Its gett'n kinda deep in here.
02-20-2009, 01:02 AM
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He was clarify the fitment information for you; which nobody else has yet...ease up dude.
Excelerate is actually the few of the so called "stand up" vendors that dorm in this forum...He probably is the only one who provides technical information when needed on performance/and part upgrades; he is one of the few that sort out any issues with his products and make things right, no questions asked...hes one of the few that actually "cares"; remembers your name, car and upgrades you purchased...he is probably one of the few vendors that ships his parts next day and actually stand by his ETAs. He is one of the FIRST and few vendors that specialize in performance parts for our TL/CLs when nobody else had, and always comes out with new and unique bolt on parts. And he def. knows how to build good customer relationships; which is why hes still on this forum and in business. So yea...theres many positive things to be said about excelerate...
As a fellow TL owner -
BTW i have 13", 2 piece, 4 pot STOPTECHs...Doing 100 miles daily @ 80-100mph and slowing down every other minute, the brakes are worth every cent. Never had an experience with brake fade when the kit was put on. Before the kit; all i smelled was my brake material burning up, along with the brake fade...slowing down from just 85-90mph two - four consecutive times. Great mod for the money... purchased from vendor mentioned above along with every other performance part on my TL and supercharged CL.
Excelerate is actually the few of the so called "stand up" vendors that dorm in this forum...He probably is the only one who provides technical information when needed on performance/and part upgrades; he is one of the few that sort out any issues with his products and make things right, no questions asked...hes one of the few that actually "cares"; remembers your name, car and upgrades you purchased...he is probably one of the few vendors that ships his parts next day and actually stand by his ETAs. He is one of the FIRST and few vendors that specialize in performance parts for our TL/CLs when nobody else had, and always comes out with new and unique bolt on parts. And he def. knows how to build good customer relationships; which is why hes still on this forum and in business. So yea...theres many positive things to be said about excelerate...
As a fellow TL owner -
BTW i have 13", 2 piece, 4 pot STOPTECHs...Doing 100 miles daily @ 80-100mph and slowing down every other minute, the brakes are worth every cent. Never had an experience with brake fade when the kit was put on. Before the kit; all i smelled was my brake material burning up, along with the brake fade...slowing down from just 85-90mph two - four consecutive times. Great mod for the money... purchased from vendor mentioned above along with every other performance part on my TL and supercharged CL.
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02-20-2009, 08:32 AM
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I agree with 01tl4tl, go buy some pretty rotors with painted hubs with nice holes drilled into them off ebay and see how your car reacts to braking in 2 months when they are warped to hell.
