Hello guys im new here and have just accquired an S2k. I saw a thread where someone was selling brake calipers from a DC5 and said it could work on an S2k.... I was hoping for more information on this can anyone chime in please? I may have access to some DC5 brembo brakes front and rear and was wondering if i could swap it all over to my ride. Thanks for help all of my searches have left me out of luck.

 

overkill for an s2000...our braking systems are better than most supercars

 

i know the fronts are the same for USDM spec dc5 and the s2k. ono bout the brembos. y not just get spoon calipers for the front?

 

Reason I was leaning towards the brembos is because it was available for cheap.

 

I know that the rotor hats are different...but the caliper mounting positions could adjust for that.

Try and see if the part numbers for the non-ITR DC5 calipers are the same as an S2000. If they are..then the brembos should work.

I'm guessing this is all being done for looks? The brake proportioning may not be right.

 

Well im not one to rice.... haha i was thinking of performance wise but if u guys are saying it wont be worth it then i wont bother. Im sure some pads, rotors and steal braided lines will do the job i want.

 

What are you using the car for?

 

My goal is to do TA. Stock brakes should be just fine for my plans. Thanks a bunch for all the input guys. Really appreciated it.

 

lol, we have good brakes man but come on the S is no supercar.

To the op I believe DC5 brakes and s2k brakes are similar/same because if I'm not mistaken we use the same brake pads

 

Part # for the front RSX-S and S2000 aftermarket pads are the same. I haven't bought any rear pads yet.

 

The pads are the same. So that means the whole braking system has to be the same?

The rotors are of a totally different "offset". I'm sure that the brake proportioning is also different because the cars are totally different. But if the caliper part numbers are the same on the RSX-S and the S2000, the brake proportioning due to piston sizing can be ignored, and the brake proportioning valve is the thing that makes the difference. However, the brake prop valve from the DC5 ITR and the USDM RSX-S could be totally different because the piston sizing and area on the Brembos is probably very different than the standard caliper.

Maybe you'll notice, maybe you wont.

However, I'd get some facts before making any decsion. It seems like the OP has allready decided to keep stock brakes.

 

reading must own you...i never said the s2k was a supercar...i said s2k brakes are better than most SUPERCAR BRAKES...as in it stops in less distance than ferrari's, porsches, etc.

 

He didn't say the S2000 was a supercar, just the braking is in that league.

The S2000CR (same brakes as all S2000s, but better wheels and tires) stops from 60-0 in 109 feet (source: R&T Summary).

That's shorter than notable cars like the McLaren F1, Audi RS4, BMW M3 (any), Bugatti Veyron, Chevy Z06 (C6), Viper SRT10, Ferrari F430 and 612 Scaglietti, Ford GT, Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, Lotus Exige S/S240, Porsche Carerra GT, Cayman S, 911GT3 RS, 911 Turbo, Saleen S7 Twin Turbo,

It ties the Enzo, 588GTB, and Viper ACR.

A few exotics will outstop the S2000CR from 60mph: Alfa 8C (105ft), the SLR McLaren (107 ft), Murciaelago (107 ft). Still, the S2000CR low-speed braking is definitely in the "supercar" category. What's even more impressive is that the S2000 has modest sized rotors for this class of stopping distance, as well as very small tires (215 fronts) and single-piston calipers.

From 80 mph, the S2000 is still strong but not as impressive next to the exotics.

 

Did you guys read about the new 370Z? 13.4 @ 104mph quarter mile. 101ft 60-0 stopping. .96G skidpad #s. There was an impressive slalom speed too...I just forgot what it was.

Too bad I still don't really want it.

As far as the 60-0 speeds on S2000s...I'll say they're impressive. However, on a road course with repeated braking, the S2000's brakes are not immune to fade. They're still pertty damn good, however.

With race pads, the brake fade is almost non-existant for most HPDE session driving even with sticky icky tires. The advantage is that it's a 2800lb car with 240hp. The brakes are well matched to it. The proportioning is good, the ABS is awesome.

I wouldn't really compare it to supercar brakes just based on the 60-0 numbers, though.

 

finally a noob with some knowledge!!! woot woot!!!

 

I HAVE AN IDEA! dont do it.

 

Made up my mind that i won't go through the hassle of getting the brembo brakes. Thanks for all who supplied info i really appreciated it. Thanks again.

 

What pads are good for street with out to much dust or anything?

You guys are saying the brakes are very good. My brakes work pretty well, but they aren't amazing. I dont know what pads it has, i bought the car with them.

It could just be because my track civic has GSR brakes front and rear with track pads, and upgraded master cylinder... I haven't ever driven another car with brakes like that, by far the best.

 

Agreed, which is why I noted that the 80-0 numbers weren't as impressive. As speeds go up, I'm sure the more exotic braking hardware starts to outshine the S2000. Still, given the modest parts of the S2000 braking system, it's in exceptional company.

 

buy them and flip them for a profit. use that acquired money for new pads, rotors, lines, and brake fluid. youll be happier in the long run

 

Try track pads for the S2000. Those are better than GSR brakes. I have had a GSR, a Civic hatch with CTR/ITR 5 lug brakes, and an EM1. The S2000's brakes are the best by far. The Hatch with the ITR brakes was obviously able to stop fade free for longer, but the S2000's modulation and ABS actuation and just overall brake feel is 10X nicer.

If you want super agressive pads that don't dust too terrible, you can try some EBC yellow track pads. They work surprisingly well when they're cold.

The stock AP1 or AP2 pads should work very well also. Not sure if your car just has some junk *** pads on it or something..

What type of driving do you do with the S2000?

Are you aware that your S2000 on some sticky street tires and a good coilover would probably crush your track civic?

 

the s2000 is a daily driver. I drive it to work and back. That being said, i take a canyon to pch to the office. I'm over having stiff suspension everyday, and im over having to deal with massive amounts of dust, squeel, or poor cold performance. I might just get some OEM pads. are AP1 and AP2 pads different?

The s2000 will not crush my civic with coilovers and good tires. If it were fully track prepared, then it would because my civic is still fairly moderate. (2000 pounds, koni/gc 400/500 setup with some other work) If my civic were prepared like an H1 car, it would be a different story.

The S2000's on track with the fwd Honda Challenge cars arent really faster then some of the fwd cars.

 

Funny....I crush civics with cages and slicks often. After I do so, I drive home in relative comfort with the AC and tunes on without changing a thing. I will usually go to hooters (hoohoos) the same night and then cruise around with friends without changing a thing. They change tires, and sweat and bounce their way home or put the car on a trailer. It's also more fun than my civic would be on a track. That's why my civic is my DD.

OEM AP2 pads are a bit more agressive than AP1 pads at the cost of more dust.

For your type of driving, OEM pads will do the trick.

 

i was gonna retro fit some huffy brakes on my S, but the funds fell through...

 

^^^ hahaha nice

you guys calm down about civic/integra vs s2000... when i sold my teg it was in many many ways a down grade my parents even looked at me like i was a f-ing idiot getting rid of the teg, but i got the same look when i brought the teg home


I have been reading here and there that the brembos will work, but with modification. if your going to keep it close to stock change the pads and keep the stock calipers... the brakes on the s are quite abit nicer than civic and integras