rick_rabies

both sets used.
for my 07 SI.
which would be better or should I say easier?

the TL calipers you have to drill mount bolts and stuff.

or TSX calipers bolt right on? If that's true get the TSX wildwood calipers? much easier?

just trying to go with less trouble and work(less to mess up)

97emsedan

Go with the TSX Wilwoods.. unless you have access to a shop with the proper tooling and such.. My FA5 has FD2 Type R Brembos. Bolt on affair, but they were sourced by a mechanic friend in Japan.

Have you gotten your other needed items yet? Goodridge SS brake lines?

Do your rotors match the caliber offset? If not, S2000 front rotors are a match for the FA5 with Brembo or you will have to measure your caliper to rotor offset with the caliper mounted over the rotor but not bolted in place ( I did this and I found that the stock FA5 rotor was too small and too far out from the hub for the Brembo caliper to match. The S2K rotor is and exact match. )

Do your wheels have the correct offset to clear the larger callipers? I had to go with a set of H&R Trax DRM spacers (1 inch/25mm) for my wheels to have the correct spacing. If you have wheels with a +32 or so offset, you should be ok, but my stock FA5 wheels are +45 offset and thus too shallow for the calipers, hence the spacers.

Just food for thought. All in all, I spent about $1K for the whole shooting match, including some fresh Honda brake fluid for the installation. But the Callipers were $700 of that fee.

Have fun with your installation, whichever you choose. It makes a world of difference in your braking perfornance for certain.

rick_rabies

pulling front end apart anyways to get ready for this season.
new ball joints and wheel bearings
extended wheel studs
removed heat shields.
stainless brake lines
2 piece s2000 rotors(much lighter)
getting 2 dif sets of wheels. offsets around +30/35
will get a few dif size spacers to be on the safe side.

97emsedan

Sounds like your bases are covered!! Pics when done!!