Type R/Accord Wagon front brakes on EG HELP...
07-15-2004, 12:09 AM
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Type R/Accord Wagon front brakes on EG HELP...
I just picked up a pair of accord wagon calipers from my local junk yard...i'm gonna put them on my EJ coupe.
I know I would need the 4 lug Prelude VTEC rotors for the calipers.
I have the del sol VTEC front brakes and knuckles right now and from what I hear is that I would have to shave a little bit of metal from the accord calipers just to make them sit just right against the del sol knuckles.
If so, could you please let me know how much metal to grind off the calipers?
To all the fellow honda-techers out there who has done this mod on their EGs your replies will be appreciated...thanx
P.S. I know I will need to upgrade to a bigger MC 15/16 from the civic EX 4 door and a 4040 prop valve, i got that covered...
I know I would need the 4 lug Prelude VTEC rotors for the calipers.
I have the del sol VTEC front brakes and knuckles right now and from what I hear is that I would have to shave a little bit of metal from the accord calipers just to make them sit just right against the del sol knuckles.
If so, could you please let me know how much metal to grind off the calipers?
To all the fellow honda-techers out there who has done this mod on their EGs your replies will be appreciated...thanx
P.S. I know I will need to upgrade to a bigger MC 15/16 from the civic EX 4 door and a 4040 prop valve, i got that covered...
07-15-2004, 05:39 AM
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Re: Type R/Accord Wagon front brakes on EG HELP... (JDM ***)
I was just looking at this post yesterday:
http://hybrid2.honda-perf.org/tech/bigbrakes.html
"With the help of our illustrious board administrator Adrian Teo, I am glad
to report that the reason McP had problems with his Big Brakes was
because.......The rotor has to be shimmed out 2-3mm due to the offset of
the rotor not being sufficient with the Accord wagon/TypeR/Prelude VTEC
calipers. The TypeR has a slightly (5mm to be exact) wider track than the
regular Integra. This translates into about 2-3mm per side. This is
accomplished in the TypeR hub, which as we all know is different than the
regular Integra (and Civic that uses it) hub.
Now the remedy can either be done like McP did and have the bracket thinned
a bit, or you can get a shim and place it behind the rotor. So for those
of you waiting to do this on your 5G, go to it.
Brian
The Type R's have 10mm more track. That translates to 5mm on each
side. Putting a 3-5mm shim will work although I would suggest a 5mm
shim because the 3mm one might pose a problem when the pad wears out.
VERY IMPORTANT point. Before consideing shimming out the rotor, invest
in LONGER studs on the hub.
Ok. I've now warned you kids. I will not be responsible for any
damage/injuries/deaths from this point on.
Adrian Teo"
Hope this helps...
http://hybrid2.honda-perf.org/tech/bigbrakes.html
"With the help of our illustrious board administrator Adrian Teo, I am glad
to report that the reason McP had problems with his Big Brakes was
because.......The rotor has to be shimmed out 2-3mm due to the offset of
the rotor not being sufficient with the Accord wagon/TypeR/Prelude VTEC
calipers. The TypeR has a slightly (5mm to be exact) wider track than the
regular Integra. This translates into about 2-3mm per side. This is
accomplished in the TypeR hub, which as we all know is different than the
regular Integra (and Civic that uses it) hub.
Now the remedy can either be done like McP did and have the bracket thinned
a bit, or you can get a shim and place it behind the rotor. So for those
of you waiting to do this on your 5G, go to it.
Brian
The Type R's have 10mm more track. That translates to 5mm on each
side. Putting a 3-5mm shim will work although I would suggest a 5mm
shim because the 3mm one might pose a problem when the pad wears out.
VERY IMPORTANT point. Before consideing shimming out the rotor, invest
in LONGER studs on the hub.
Ok. I've now warned you kids. I will not be responsible for any
damage/injuries/deaths from this point on.
Adrian Teo"
Hope this helps...
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