I really don't wanna put that garbage plastic Brembo cover on my tl_s. anyone have any suggestions for the rear brakes? I'm satisfied with the fronts but those rears are fugly!

 

If the size isn't an issue or looking for a big look, the 2013 Acura RDX caliper covers are cheap and look great. I used them on all 4 of my calipers. 12 bucks a piece from the local dealer. Attach with a small amount of JB Qucik. Pop right up if needed.

 

I've got the Brembo covers and really like them. The RDX covers won't look like your Brembo's-that's the problem.

 

+1 for RDX caliper covers!

 

+1 for Brembo covers.

 

+2 for brembo covers

 

If you do decide to go with the Brembo covers in the back use the smaller covers so it actually looks like you have the correct Brembo's back there. They look like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brembo-Style-Brake-Caliper-Covers-REAR-RED-SMALL-2PCS-/170664927981?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27bc6c22ed&vxp=mtr
Or if you don't want to go that route you can do the RDX covers which others have suggested. Found here: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/rdx-brake-covers-installed-861739/

 

Thanks for the help! I actually didn't wanna do Brembo cause the size. Thanks the machine for that. I can't click your pic though and when I'm lookin on eBay all I see is the whole kit. Thanks for the rdx info as well, I know I had read it somewhere and I couldn't remember

 

Yeah the brembo caliper covers come in few different sizes. There are one's that look like they are 6 pot calipers and others that look like the regular 2 pot calipers that would normally be on the rear of the car with Brembo brakes.

If you can't see what I posted off of ebay for you. Go to ebay and type in the search bar....brembo caliper cover rear...the one's that I located are on the 2nd page and are the 10th item down on the list. They are in red, but I'm sure if you keep looking around through some of the pages you can find the color you would want/need.

 

Hey Machine..are these easy to install? Do the rotors have to be off the car when I glue them on?
I have the front ones in black...wondering if I should get the rear RDX calipers or the ones you posted off ebay
Will these work:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brembo-Style-Universal-Disc-Brake-Caliper-Covers-4pcs-Front-and-Rear-3D-BLUE-/170766945920?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c280ce80&vxp=mtr

 

^ Those are the Brembo covers I'm saying NOT to get for the rear. They look like mini 6 pot calipers instead of the way the normal Brembo's look on the rear of say an EVO or STi.

Here is the STi rear Brembo brake caliper. If you have the Acura Brembo's up front, I recommend these as they match the fronts much better.



As far as install, I have RDX covers on my car, but no, these are not hard to install. You would just use RTV silicone to attach them to the caliper where it makes contact. Everything remains on the car during install. Some have even made a custom bracket to secure these a little better because they felt the contact points are very minimal.

 

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Those gold covers are hideous lol
In that case Ill just go with the RDX calipers.
Do you use silicone to attach those as well? Im doing my rear rotors and pads on friday, wondering if I should do this then as well

 

Those aren't covers. They are the actual caliper and color of the rear Brembo's that come standard on the STi. That's why I'm saying to stick with that style for the cover of your rear brakes if you don't go the RDX route. The color of course is up to you.

And yes, the RDX covers are held on with the same silicone or you can use self tapping screws to hold the covers on as well as other have done. Page 7 of this thread shows the member MAS using the self tapping screws.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=861739

 

I actually read through that whole RDX thread...thanks for the link.
I think ill go that route for my rears and use the self tapping screws.
Thanks again machine, I can always count on you for a solid answer

 

No problem. Good luck with your install. It's super easy to do.

 

These are the ones I bought and painted. I don't have them on as they fell off a while back due to lack of adhesive. They got roughed up a bit so I ordered some new ones earlier this week.

 

Guys, here is a picture of my Brembo covers. They look just like they're OEM.

 

That looks mighty fine, sir! Also, glad to see you have that center cap positioned properly.

 

 

Ain't nobody got time for a 49:43 video.

 

+1 for the RDX covers. The Machine turned me on to these yesterday and for the price of an OEM part, you cant go wrong. Ordering them up here in the next couple of days.

 

starts at 28m... geez, i don't know why the forum won't let me post a queued up youtube video.

 

I did actually flip through the video. That poor car.

 

yea, i generally like the show (mightycarmods) but i have no idea why they never liked hondas.

 

The RDX calipers are on backorder...takes about a couple of weeks to get them

 

Nice avi Seth
and
Steven Bell, what tires are you running? 255?

 

MEKO, they are OEM size Continental DWS tires.

 

will it make ur brakes heat up more cuz less venting on them

 

 

ordered my rdx covers today! company out in arizona said they will have them shipped by tomorrow cant wait for this small upgrade. thanks for all the feedback guys. will post pics as soon as im granted access

 

purchased mine on sunday from delray out of florida and recieved them today!!!

 

congrats!

 

Gotta see what they look like on the car with out the wheels
on and with them on.

 

^^ There is a whole thread dedicated to that which I already linked in post 7 and again in post 15.

 

^^ I know I know, I saw them in a older post, a day late and a doller
short.

 

this thread done died...

 

those are covers?

 

Yes.