The biggest OEM Honda brake upgrade ever - Custom mounted Acura RL calipers
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Re: The biggest OEM Honda brake upgrade ever - Custom mounted Acura RL calipers
Maybe i'm wrong but is not the TL-S pads bigger than the RL ?
TL-S Brembo
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03-28-2016, 04:35 PM
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Re: The biggest OEM Honda brake upgrade ever - Custom mounted Acura RL calipers
I'have got news for the TL vs RL:
RL Caliper = four 43mm pistons (5808.8 mm sq).
TL Brembo = two 42mm & two 38mm piston (5039 mm sq).
That's 15.3% more hydraulic area.
RL Caliper = four 43mm pistons (5808.8 mm sq).
TL Brembo = two 42mm & two 38mm piston (5039 mm sq).
That's 15.3% more hydraulic area.
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Re: The biggest OEM Honda brake upgrade ever - Custom mounted Acura RL calipers
But...that's not news.
This thread is very old. I have been using the RL brakes for a year or so on my TSX. The downside is, as mentioned, the increase in hydraulic area of the caliper. There is more pedal movement before something happens. And the pedal is not as firm as before.
BUT....the braking is fairly powerful and they do look great.
I wouldn't use the RL brakes on a track car. The feel is not very confidence inspiring...and there's some mush going on...and the brakes are VERY front-biased unless you do something about it.
This thread is very old. I have been using the RL brakes for a year or so on my TSX. The downside is, as mentioned, the increase in hydraulic area of the caliper. There is more pedal movement before something happens. And the pedal is not as firm as before.
BUT....the braking is fairly powerful and they do look great.
I wouldn't use the RL brakes on a track car. The feel is not very confidence inspiring...and there's some mush going on...and the brakes are VERY front-biased unless you do something about it.
03-30-2016, 07:46 AM
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Re: The biggest OEM Honda brake upgrade ever - Custom mounted Acura RL calipers
I still think for OEM Bigger brakes the TSX is hard to beat in terms of price/time & effort to install...
Piston is 33% bigger and the pad is also 35% larger... the ventilated area is also thicker.
Don't get me wrong the TL-S is a great option but requires a certain amount of work.
Piston is 33% bigger and the pad is also 35% larger... the ventilated area is also thicker.
Don't get me wrong the TL-S is a great option but requires a certain amount of work.
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