The biggest OEM Honda brake upgrade ever - Custom mounted Acura RL calipers
08-09-2007, 09:41 AM
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Re: The biggest OEM Honda brake upgrade ever - Custom mounted Acura RL calipers (accordselux)
This is a really great idea, when do you expect to be done with testing?
08-09-2007, 10:02 AM
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Re: The biggest OEM Honda brake upgrade ever - Custom mounted Acura RL calipers (dope)
You are my friggin hero. Ive just started some research on a factory big brake setup and I was looking at the RL and RL A-spec. Ill probably be PMing ya in a couple months about that bracket.
08-09-2007, 10:38 AM
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Re: The biggest OEM Honda brake upgrade ever - Custom mounted Acura RL calipers (dope)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You are my friggin hero. Ive just started some research on a factory big brake setup and I was looking at the RL and RL A-spec. Ill probably be PMing ya in a couple months about that bracket.</TD></TR></TABLE>
No diff between the two, only diff is suspension, and lip kit
No diff between the two, only diff is suspension, and lip kit
08-09-2007, 11:08 AM
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Re: The biggest OEM Honda brake upgrade ever - Custom mounted Acura RL calipers (accordselux)
Yes.
And with this setup, 16" wheels probably will not work (maybe if you have some racing 16s with thin sidewalls and a design meant for big brakes.
And with this setup, 16" wheels probably will not work (maybe if you have some racing 16s with thin sidewalls and a design meant for big brakes.
08-09-2007, 12:00 PM
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Re: The biggest OEM Honda brake upgrade ever - Custom mounted Acura RL calipers (Tokyosmash!)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tokyosmash! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Stole my damn idea 
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actually there are alot of post about using rl and tl brake upgrades, its just a lil easier for use because we dont have to convert to 5 lug
</TD></TR></TABLE>actually there are alot of post about using rl and tl brake upgrades, its just a lil easier for use because we dont have to convert to 5 lug
08-09-2007, 12:16 PM
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Re: The biggest OEM Honda brake upgrade ever - Custom mounted Acura RL calipers (BrakeExpert)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BrakeExpert »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes.
And with this setup, 16" wheels probably will not work (maybe if you have some racing 16s with thin sidewalls and a design meant for big brakes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Danm!
And with this setup, 16" wheels probably will not work (maybe if you have some racing 16s with thin sidewalls and a design meant for big brakes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Danm!
08-09-2007, 01:30 PM
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Re: The biggest OEM Honda brake upgrade ever - Custom mounted Acura RL calipers (BrakeExpert)
I like it because I will still have ABS I think it would be cool to leave the acura logo on them, kinda like VW people who get Porsche brakes and leave them be.
I think it would be cool to leave the acura logo on them, kinda like VW people who get Porsche brakes and leave them be.
08-09-2007, 02:10 PM
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Re: The biggest OEM Honda brake upgrade ever - Custom mounted Acura RL calipers (MessGSR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MessGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
No diff between the two, only diff is suspension, and lip kit </TD></TR></TABLE>
The site I was using told me that the rotors on the A-spec were larger. I just gathering the numbers before I was gonna start really digging for info on the calipers etc
No diff between the two, only diff is suspension, and lip kit
</TD></TR></TABLE>The site I was using told me that the rotors on the A-spec were larger. I just gathering the numbers before I was gonna start really digging for info on the calipers etc
08-09-2007, 04:13 PM
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what kind of steel are you using for the brackets?
and for non si models (i have an EX), what about the 1"cylinder....can you supply it too, and the lines and fittings?
and for non si models (i have an EX), what about the 1"cylinder....can you supply it too, and the lines and fittings?
08-09-2007, 05:51 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
The site I was using told me that the rotors on the A-spec were larger. I just gathering the numbers before I was gonna start really digging for info on the calipers etc</TD></TR></TABLE>
im almost 100% sure worked at acura dealership, never saw new rotors installed on a-spec rl's
The site I was using told me that the rotors on the A-spec were larger. I just gathering the numbers before I was gonna start really digging for info on the calipers etc</TD></TR></TABLE>
im almost 100% sure worked at acura dealership, never saw new rotors installed on a-spec rl's
08-09-2007, 08:26 PM
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I am using a block of hot rolled carbon steel, commercial quality. The brackets end up being about 1.5" by 1" and about 7" long with grade 5 bolts used.
Side note: I was told the A-spec Acuras (the RSX and TL at least) come with a different rotor. I think the dimensions are the same but they might be slotted.
I don't have the 1" MC, but I will include the lines, as the RL caliper needs a small hardline with it and a softline. But look on the bright side, no need to get new crush washers every time cause theres no banjo bolt.
Side note: I was told the A-spec Acuras (the RSX and TL at least) come with a different rotor. I think the dimensions are the same but they might be slotted.
I don't have the 1" MC, but I will include the lines, as the RL caliper needs a small hardline with it and a softline. But look on the bright side, no need to get new crush washers every time cause theres no banjo bolt.
08-09-2007, 10:50 PM
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Re: The biggest OEM Honda brake upgrade ever - Custom mounted Acura RL calipers (BrakeExpert)
if this really work can you pm me please... I will try to make both of us rich ... 
09-13-2007, 06:14 PM
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It'll be around 950$ shipped for the front kit.
I have considered the 07 CRV calipers, but they are so damn heavy, you're just as well going to the 99 RL brakes, the difference is negligable between the two (almost) and the weight is just too much. These 05+ RL calipers are 8lbs loaded, and for reference, the 11" NSX calipers are 16lbs loaded, the CRV ones are even worse.
Thanks though, I will look into its back brakes.
I have considered the 07 CRV calipers, but they are so damn heavy, you're just as well going to the 99 RL brakes, the difference is negligable between the two (almost) and the weight is just too much. These 05+ RL calipers are 8lbs loaded, and for reference, the 11" NSX calipers are 16lbs loaded, the CRV ones are even worse.
Thanks though, I will look into its back brakes.
09-23-2007, 11:21 PM
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Update: The 12.6" brakes are now available. They require a hub-centering ring but will go on all 06+ Civics. Here it is on an Acura Legend knuckle, obviously it will be on the rear of a Civic knuckle. This will require 17s. Sorry this picture isn't the best, I didn't have any blank 12.6" 5x114.3 rotors at the time.
