NSX caliper review (3 track days)

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Apr 21, 2003 | 03:32 PM

Dropspeed

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NSX caliper review (3 track days)

I finally got to put my NSX calipers and legend rotors to the test. 2 hard track days at Beaver Run and 1 hard day at gingerman NO FADE AT ALL! I haven't even bleed the brakes, pedal is just as firm as when I started.

I'm sure any one that road with me can attest to the brake performance as they all commented on how late I was able to brake (SackDZ, Effect, Lance,..........)

Great upgrade for the price

P.S. This set-up will be for sale very soon.

Mattj

Apr 21, 2003 | 03:37 PM

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Re: NSX caliper review (Dropspeed)

How soon and how much?!

Apr 21, 2003 | 03:40 PM

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Re: NSX caliper review (Rguy)

What is the weight of the NSX calipers (are they 4 piston?) compared to stock? And what is the size of the Legend rotors compared to stock? Thanks.

Apr 21, 2003 | 03:42 PM

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Re: NSX caliper review (Flux)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Flux »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What is the weight of the NSX calipers (are they 4 piston?) compared to stock? And what is the size of the Legend rotors compared to stock? Thanks.

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NSX calipers are two piston. Rotors go from 25mm to 28mm.

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Apr 21, 2003 | 04:02 PM

743power

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Re: NSX caliper review (Rguy)

Looks like you burnt your rotor. Did you have the brakes on after you stopped?

Apr 21, 2003 | 04:06 PM

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Re: NSX caliper review (743)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 743 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Looks like you burnt your rotor. Did you have the brakes on after you stopped?</TD></TR></TABLE>

WHAT?

Apr 21, 2003 | 04:08 PM

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Re: NSX caliper review (Rguy)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rguy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

NSX calipers are two piston. Rotors go from 23mm to 28mm.</TD></TR></TABLE>

2 piston on each side so they are a 4pot system.

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Apr 21, 2003 | 04:12 PM

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Re: NSX caliper review (zer0zer0 TypeR)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zer0zer0 TypeR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

2 piston on each side so they are a 4pot system.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i could have sworn that each caliper only had two pistons...

-tony

Apr 21, 2003 | 04:15 PM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by delinquent »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i could have sworn that each caliper only had two pistons...

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They do. He is wrong. If they were four piston there would be a bleeder valve visible and bumps for the pistons.

Apr 21, 2003 | 04:16 PM

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Damn!!!!! That is awesome!!!

You must tell us how this conversion is done.

You think I could do it on my GSR?

Apr 21, 2003 | 04:33 PM

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Re: (P1mpSlap)

What made you choose the NSX caliper instead of the Legend caliper??

...other than the *bling* factor of course.

Apr 21, 2003 | 04:39 PM

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Re: (dsludefosho)

i know a guy that just got NSX calipers on his SI, freakin nice stopping power. looks good.

Apr 21, 2003 | 04:49 PM

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Re: (sslude)

Okay, I have to ask how much this conversion costs...

Apr 21, 2003 | 04:55 PM

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Re: (Flux)

What setup are you using and do they clear 15" wheels?

Apr 21, 2003 | 05:02 PM

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Re: (FrostyDC4)

It is the NSX calipers, Legend 28mm thick rotors, 2mm spacers and Hawk blue pads in the pictures.

No the rotor is not burned there, that must be brake dust, dirt?????

Yes they clear 15" wheels, Those are 15" Kosei K1s in the picture.

They are 2 piston calipers

I choose them because they became available from a friend.

Mattj

Apr 21, 2003 | 05:13 PM

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Mattj

Do you still have the dust/heat shields behind the rotors? Any cooling ducts?

Apr 21, 2003 | 05:17 PM

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Re: (RagingAngel)

No dust shields,

Cooling ducts:

Mattj

Apr 21, 2003 | 06:01 PM

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Re: (Dropspeed)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dropspeed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It is the NSX calipers, Legend 28mm thick rotors, 2mm spacers and Hawk blue pads in the pictures.

No the rotor is not burned there, that must be brake dust, dirt?????

Yes they clear 15" wheels, Those are 15" Kosei K1s in the picture.

They are 2 piston calipers

I choose them because they became available from a friend.

Mattj</TD></TR></TABLE>

There is a certain year and trim of Legend that comes w/2piston calipers as well...I believe its the GS?? I've never seen them, but have had many references say the pistons are actually bigger.

They are $85 @autozone... NSX run you around $300 correct?

Someone correct me if I'm wrong

Apr 21, 2003 | 06:43 PM

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Re: NSX caliper review (zer0zer0 TypeR)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zer0zer0 TypeR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

2 piston on each side so they are a 4pot system.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Joe, they are actually 2 piston. Its just 2 pistons on the inside and none on the outside.

Apr 21, 2003 | 06:49 PM

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Re: (Dropspeed)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dropspeed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No dust shields,

Cooling ducts:

Mattj</TD></TR></TABLE>

what kind of ducts are those?

Apr 21, 2003 | 07:06 PM

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Re: (sslude)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sslude »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i know a guy that just got NSX calipers on his SI, freakin nice stopping power. looks good.

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what type of rotors is he running? and did he need brackets for the calipers to bolt up to his hub?