Hey Guys,
My front right caliper is shot. It's sticking and pulling my car to the right.
Unfortunately, I may have damaged my rotor.

I'm planning to buy new rotors and pads all the way around.
Just because the car is new to me, the current rotors are fairly worn, and I have a stimulus check in the mail.
I'm planning to get Brembo blanks up front and BPI blanks in the back from Mike @ Importrp.com. I'll probably go with the Axxis Ceramic pads all the way around.

My question is about calipers. My front right needs to be replaced.
Should I just buy one stock caliper for the front right???
If i'm replacing one, should I replace both just to have two new calipers?
Should I buy a used caliper to save money?
If i'm going to shell out the money for two new calipers, should I pay a little more and get aftermarket calipers for the front?

What are my options? I've seen a lot of people mention the spoon calipers on stock rotors. How expensive are these? Where can I find them?

Thanks guys,
Josh B.

PS. I searched through a lot of threads looking for this info, but it was mostly pertaining to BBK. I found a lot of other info, but not specific to after market calipers.

 

^^ I'd just go with the 1 new caliper. If you have one that doesn't work replace it with one that you know will work. I wouldn't take a chance on something used. If you know your other caliper works just replace the one that doesn't. Or if it makes you feel better do both. I like the factory calipers, I kept them on my setup. My lude stops like a porsche. All I have is Powerslot slotted rotors all around and hawk pads all around. And while you're at it get some stainless steel lines and speed bleeders and you'll have a glorious setup.
Hope this helps. Just go with what you want. It's your brakes man, you have to be comfortable with them. Cheers

 

A lot of these questions depend on what your end goal is. If this is just your spirited daily driver, replace the busted caliper with an OEM one and do rotors/pads/fluid like you're already planning and you should have plenty of stopping power for the street. If you are thinking about racing it in the future or want to build a serious machine (or just have a bunch of $$ laying around), get the Spoon calipers. While I don't have any personal experience with them, I do believe in Spoon's products and know they make quality pieces. They will run you about $1500 for the pair of calipers; you can get them from http://www.inlinefour.com (check the Civic/Integra page and you'll also be able to order the calipers for the Prelude). Not only will they give you better stopping power, but the unsprung weight savings are a huge plus. If you're looking to save some money if you go OEM, I also wouldn't highly recommend a used one, although you should be able to find remanufactured ones (probably with a warranty) for a little less than brand new.

 

Thanks guys. I'm really just doing some spirited driving on the streets. I can't afford to auto-x and then repair everything that breaks. I was just asking incase there was a slightly better than stock part for a little more... but i can't go for the $1500 Spoons.

I bought a new OEM caliper, brembo rotors, and some new Axxiss Deluxe pads. They are slightly better than stock and are supposed to give off very minimal break dust.

Thanks for the info guys!

Josh B.

 

Buy my NSX calipers and all your problems will be over (shameless plug). Seriously, good choice. Your setup will give you more braking than you should ever need IF you have good tires.

 

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Oh God!

Get a replacement OEM caliper.

If you are interested in braking power, look to a nicer set of brake pads and good tires. That's all you need.

 

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Oh God!

Get a replacement OEM caliper.

If you are interested in braking power, look to a nicer set of brake pads and good tires. That's all you need.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thank god there's still some good practical wisdom in this forum.