hey guys im thinking of doing brake conversion on my 2008 Base TL. was leaning towards OEM type S brembos but any other ideas ? and costs ?

 

Also any recommendations to shops please ?

 

Here's a link if you want to do a Type S Brembo conversion
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/d-103-tl-s-brembo-swap-parts-list-716463/

 

Check out HeelToe and XLR8 for their Big Brake kits

 

Saw an add at Kijiji for the Type S Brembo Calipers for $400 with pads but then again you need to replace a lot of parts to do the conversion

 

thanks alot bro !!

 

It's a lot of money because you have to buy new knuckles, and rotors too, along with the cost of the calipers.

I'm assuming you just want it for looks?

It's been proven that the calipers on our auto TL stops SHORTER than the Brembos.
The only real advantage of the Brembos is for brake fading. That's when you're on the track with repeated stops, the large rotors will dissipate heat better.

This doesn't only apply to just the OEM Brembos, it applies to any other BBK.

If you have the money and really want it, more power to you.

 

Like what was mentioned, you're going to have to replace a lot of parts to do a Brembo conversion if you're going spend that much money and going for looks get the Aspec kit, drop your car, rims

 

I'm doing the big brakes conversion on my autoTL but it isnt cheap, reason for conversion is planning to track so if you're not going to track your TL, just paint the caliper

 

thanks guys really appreciate it. yea i guess ill get my cals painted. any recommendations on brake pads ?

 

I highly suggest the RDX caliper covers - our brakes are quite ugly but these caliper covers make them look so much better!



Abrieluno has em too:

 

Looks good!
I MIGHT get rear BBK since I need new calipers in the rear anyway...

 

how much would they go for ? and where can i get them from ?

 

XLR8 and Heeltoe have the Wilwood rear bbk for 900-1025 depending on the set-up you choose.

 

Which one are you talking about, BBK or the RDX Caliper cover? The Caliper cover you can get it at the dealership all 4 for only $12

 

Glad Canadian dealers didn't raise the price on the caliper covers!

American retail sells them for $12.25 EACH.

 

oh wow that cheap eh. sounds good to me. thanks !!

 

VERY cheap. I just installed mine today

 

post sum pixz bro

 

what year rdx covers should i ask for ?

 

Those pictures I posted aren't good enough for you? lol

I still have to paint my calipers black.
The good thing is that I installed them with screws, opposed to RTV sealant most people use. All I have to do to remove them is unscrew them to do any work such as paint calipers, or brake job lol

I might paint them tomorrow.

Part number is 45218-TX4-A00

Give that number to your dealer's parts department.
You'll need to order 4, one for each caliper. Same part number for all 4.

 

oh sorry lolz didnt notice long day at work :P..

 

Just tell the dealership that it's for your RDX

 

Thanks again for the offer last year on picking these up for me!

 

Not a problem, I even mentioned it to Mark last time

 

I just painted my front calipers today!

So here are some pics:

 

looks really nice !! im going to go tomorrow to get mine

 

i did the 6 speed brembo years ago.. i got the complete spindle and brakes for $300.. was a steal at the time.. still driving on the same brakes... works great.. but i own my own mechanic business and it was easy for me to install.. but should be for anyone else..

 

Slightly off topic but what would you charge to replace the compliance bushing and the bushing+bolt on my left lower control arm? =p

 

Nice!! Where did you get it from?
Only replaced the calipers?

 

do those rdx calipers cover fit on a tsx?