Need to order brakes.... - Honda Prelude Forum

overdose · 07-29-2002, 04:42 PM

I need cheap prices on front rotors/pads

SI 4g

anybody got a source?

Absolut · 07-29-2002, 04:53 PM

You could buy cheap pep boys pads and hav squeay brakes, or you could spend a little more at the dealer and have better stopping, silent brakes...

pter · 07-29-2002, 04:57 PM

How much and what do you want from them?
I hear for rotors (brembo blanks or OEM) Colletti Motorsports is the cheapest.

Typical price for a 4G Si (at least what I had gotten them for) is $70-75.
For pads, it really depends on who makes them. I think AEM pads are ~$40?
Porterfield R4S will run you ~$100
Hawk+ are ~$70
Those are for a pair.

overdose · 07-29-2002, 06:00 PM

I'm now considering:

94-95 Legend 2 piston calipers
VTEC 11.2" Rotors
AEM pads to match

how's that sound?

much better than stock?

go pre · 07-29-2002, 07:08 PM

i'm still not sure how much more stopping power the legends give me, gotta bleed my brakes again. but as far as durability, i would think the larger rotors and pads would last longer and be less likely to warp.

slo mo · 07-29-2002, 09:13 PM

I'm still waiting on pads for my legend calipers. Hopefully the calipers paired with the vtec rotors will help braking performance. Ask member Kevie88, he's done the swap and has lots of knowledge in this area.

ar5enal · 07-29-2002, 09:54 PM

I've got the legend calipers w/ powerslot VTEC rotors and Axxis metalmaster pads....haven't done the swap yet though, as I'm waiting on some lines and other crap....I'll post as soon as I get them on.

marshdoggg · 07-30-2002, 01:07 AM

how much did you guys pay for your legend calipers?
marsh

overdose · 07-30-2002, 10:08 AM

i just found some calipers for 100$ at a local yard

overdose · 07-30-2002, 11:26 AM

good deal i'm all hooked

got the legend GS calipers, brembo drilled/slotted rotors, axxis pads, stainless lines

be here by the end of the week

word

NoShoNoGoAccord · 07-30-2002, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by overdose
good deal i'm all hooked

got the legend GS calipers, brembo drilled/slotted rotors, axxis pads, stainless lines

be here by the end of the week

word

NICE!! Where did you get the stainless steel lines from??
I need to do this upgrade too. Can you PM/email me some details about it??? dhillon1977@yahoo.com
Does the junk yard you went to have more calipers?? I need some
Are you upgrading the master cylinder too??

Thanks man,
Andy

overdose · 07-30-2002, 12:17 PM

try www.raceconcepts.net

not upgrading the master cylinder, does someone make a harder core one for our cars?

guess i'll wait till mine dies if they do

Armadillo · 07-30-2002, 01:54 PM

Guys, be sure to get caliper carriers with those. Calipers. Vtec rotors require a vtec caliper carrier due to the increased diameter. Just thought I would offer. I have got the VTEC up grade w/ powerstop rotors. (cross driiled brembo discs) Had to get my caliper carriers from japan. Non found in the states. At least I could't those with the connections will be able to get them.

Good luck,

Tom

overdose · 07-30-2002, 05:29 PM

caliper carrier?

go pre · 07-30-2002, 07:41 PM

yea, wtf is a caliper carrier? and if you need them for usdm legend or vtec calipers then why can't you find them here?

jpprelude · 07-30-2002, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by overdose
caliper carrier?

I forgot what the correct term is, but I think he is talking about the piece that holds the caliper to the rotor

del_parker · 07-30-2002, 09:41 PM

My legend caliper install consister of this:
already had braided stainless steel brake lines...
legend calipers ('94 Legend GS), $100 shipped
Axxis MetalMaster pads (vtec/legend), $57.xx shipped
vtec rotors, $72.xx shipped
shims, free-pain in the arse to make if you don't have a grinder though
some red high temp paint, $dunno, cheap
carb cleaner, $10.xx

and a free saturday...

jpprelude · 07-31-2002, 06:53 AM

Thanks del.

So DO you need the "caliper carrier" for the legend calipers or no?

Also, does anyone think I can get the calipers from my local parts store, and then return my Si calipers as the core

? I can get both fronts for $120

Grant · 07-31-2002, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by overdose
I'm now considering:

94-95 Legend 2 piston calipers
VTEC 11.2" Rotors
AEM pads to match

how's that sound?

much better than stock?

This is the setup I used until I installed my AEM Big Rotor kit..

It works great and I found that I had more brakes than tires...

The Legend GS caliper usses the same pad as the VTEC caliper. but you need to make a shim. I used the metal backing from a worn out set of pads as a shim by just grind iff the remina pad material..

The "caliper carrier" people are talking about is the slider frame. (the part without the pistons in it)

You do not need to change the master cylinder.. however I would suggest Stainless steel lines and Ford DOT 3 Fluid.

BTW when you ger rebuilt calipers from a store you don't get the slider.. I have heard that the Vtec Slider will fit tho, however ther may not be enough "throat" for the rotor to slide though with new pads. For sure you will not need shims if you try this route..