Big brake kits - Honda Prelude Forum

Enhanced · 10-01-2003, 02:00 PM

My rotors are going to need to be replaced soon so I fiugre why not spend the money now on a big brake kit. I have OEM rims and I am not planning on buying any until I do my swap. I am looking into either Rotora or Brembo. Which one is better and which one will fit with stock rims? Also, does it come with everything I need (front and back)?

monk3y · 10-01-2003, 03:31 PM

by "big brake kit" do you mean rotors, calipers, and lines? (aka 2000 bux) or do you mean bigger rotors?

the big brake kits might not fit on the stock 16's, i remember seeing some kits where 17's are the minimum, but i guess it depends on the kit.

if you just want new bigger rotors, i will tell you that they will not improve your stopping performance without bigger calipers/pad surface area.

Enhanced · 10-01-2003, 03:40 PM

No big brake kit as in bigger everything. www.rotora.com and look at the big brake kit.

monk3y · 10-01-2003, 04:26 PM

oh ok. i'm willing to bet that you'll need 17s to fit those calipers. i think you might need to give them a call to be sure though.

1395 isn't bad, i guess. though slots and x-drills don't make me happy...you might want to replace or have them replace the rotors with some brembo blanks?

BoYgUaN · 10-01-2003, 05:55 PM

1400 is pretty good but main thing is that it should fit with stock rims
i think its gonna be hard to find one that will though

Enhanced · 10-01-2003, 06:06 PM

I don't know which set I am going to go with. I will call both and find out which ones will. What rotors are better; cross-drilled, slotted or blank? Also, would it be better to go with rotora and the one piece or brembo and the floating rotor? Price isn't an issue.

MugenPoweredLude · 10-01-2003, 06:15 PM

well from what Specialque told me after PM'in him a couple of times he told me that the Rotora BBK will fit under the stock 16's but you need a spacer or some sort....i didnt get into it much further because i ran out of $$$
you can PM Specialque for info about the Rotoras
he also told me that you really dont need the BBK for the rear(i dont think they even make it anyway)because its not necessary and you will probally throw off your braking balance or something to that nature..i dont remember our convo between me and him so dont quote me on that brake balance issue...if you can call it that

Enhanced · 10-01-2003, 07:01 PM

Thanks I will have to PM him. I am guessing I can get a matching set but not Big brake. It would look a little wierd with a nice big brake kit on teh front and nasty dirty OEM on the back.

fmshaw1971 · 10-02-2003, 07:01 AM

If price isn't an issue, then what about Spoon calipers? No they don't use larger rotors, but they are lightweight aluminum which will reduce your unsprung weight. They are also 4 piston which should still reduce your stopping distance by giving you a much more even grip on the rotor.

MugenPoweredLude · 10-02-2003, 01:26 PM

dont you also have to shave the spindles or something of that nature...its not exactly a bolt-on application...not to mention expensive

with the BBK you get larger rotors and i believe 2POT calipers on the Rotoras..dont quote me on that though.

ludehawk · 10-03-2003, 04:55 AM

rotora's are 4 pot

MugenPoweredLude · 10-03-2003, 11:52 AM

thats why i said dont quote me on that

LVSBB6 · 10-04-2003, 07:52 AM

When swapping with Rotora big brake kit, even with 17's or 18's you'll need a lower offset to clear the caliper.

Is there any manufacturers make big brake kit for rear as well?

MugenPoweredLude · 10-04-2003, 09:03 AM

where did you hear that from?

LVSBB6 · 10-04-2003, 12:43 PM

Its mentioned somewhere in this thread, read on:
NEW BIG BRAKE UPGRADE KIT FOR THE 5th gen **REVIEW**PICS

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Originally posted by MugenPoweredLude
where did you hear that from?

fmshaw1971 · 10-06-2003, 06:54 AM

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Originally posted by LVSBB6
When swapping with Rotora big brake kit, even with 17's or 18's you'll need a lower offset to clear the caliper.

Is there any manufacturers make big brake kit for rear as well?

The Rotora website should have a template that shows you how much clearance you need with your rims. I actually have the wheels they show in one of their pics so I know they would work with mine, but I have a 40mm offset which is pretty extreme.

No one makes a true big brake kit for the rear, it's just not necessary. AEM makes the semi-BBK for the rear, but it still uses the stock caliper.

MugenPoweredLude · 10-06-2003, 01:34 PM

i found something...i think...

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will it clear mugen mf10s though? its a 48" offset so it is really close

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48 offset.. ya they wont clear. you need a lower offset..

hehe i have a 42 offset

fmshaw1971 · 10-07-2003, 06:44 AM

A 42mm offset should be plenty since you can't go much more than a 42mm offset anyway. I'm at the limit with my 40mm offset. If nothing else, get a 5mm spacer, don't get new wheels.

Enhanced · 10-07-2003, 01:41 PM

Will 18" RH Evo C5's clear it?

Is there a way to get stock rims to clear it?

MugenPoweredLude · 10-07-2003, 03:24 PM

^^^those are what i have....42offset