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Installing V6 Calipers on a SE

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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Default Installing V6 Calipers on a SE

I feel like asking a question like "How many clyinders does my accord have?" or "Where does this wire go?" Sorry I've have been just going through the posts and laughing.

So I want to do a brake swap. The dust shields are smaller than the V6 calipers shiels. Should I keep the ones I've got. or buy new from dealer? Just wanted to know if any one had done this? I checked the FAQ and no pictures. I might make a post with pics for howto...
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 10:03 AM
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Default Re: Installing V6 Calipers on a SE

Most people just remove the shields altogether and have had no problems even on race tracks with the stock rubber brake lines, although you might want to invest in a braided steel set. If you want to stick with the shields you'd probably have to get a V6 set because if I recall correctly they have a lip at the edge that bend in towards the rotor.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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I did the NSX caliper swap, didn't touch the shields at all.

V6 brackets
V6/Wagon Rotors
NSX calipers (though V6/Wagon calipers and Legend calipers work too)
NSX pads

Direct swap, the Earl's brakelines I had for the Accord fit, but were stretched almost to a point of too much, the stock rubbers probably would work.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 10:25 AM
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Keep in mind you may need to replace the BMC too, in fact I'd recommend you do it at the same time since you have to remove the fluid anyways.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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Yeah now that I have a H22 brakes are a issue. The brakes don't respond quick like in the event of a sudden stop. I can stop if needed but I do not get the results I want. I would assume a new BMC would help. My bearings have been greased and spin fine.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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You may actually just want to look at flushing the brakes completely with fresh fluid, getting some new Brembo blank rotors, some decent pads (like Hawks) , and *maybe* stainless lines.

I wager that'll be more than sufficient.

However I will tell you that my braking setup was ridiculously awesome, car stopped on a dime over and over. New owner loves it.
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Thats the 2nd thing I did when I got this car 3 yrs ago. and have done again 1yr ago. To me brake fuild is like trans fuild change it every 30k.
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