I have a 92 SiR with the H23 originally and now that I've swapped in the JDM h22a. I was given a set of cross drilled/slotted front rotors for a 4g vtec for free. From what I understand the caliper are the same between the ones that came on an Si and the vtec, but the calipers' on the vtec were made by a different company. If I use the vtec caliper brackets and the Si calipers will it work on with the vtec rotors? From what I read in a couple places it seems like it might, but I have no heard a definite answer. Thanks for any help in advance.
I have a set of vtec brakes in a box in my basement.....I don't quite remember
I am pretty sure the calipers and the brackets for the Si and VTEC models are different - The VTEC rotors are 1.1 inches bigger than the Si. You'll have to find some calipers and brackets.
Front vtec calipers are not the same as si calipers. Si calipers will not clear the larger sized vtec rotors. If you want to use vtec rotors you'll need vtec calipers as well.
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what are the mods required for the legend gs calipers and the availability of some good hawk pads for them? thanks for all the info. i guess only the specs of the pistons for the calipers are the same not the calipers themselves. i know i can get the vtec calipers with pads for roughly 60 each, brackets not included.
For the Legend calipers... no mods required. You just have to bend the dust shield back. Oh, its also recommended to put the left caliper on the right side and vice versa so the bleed bolt is on top.
VTEC, Legend GS, and NSX brake pads are all the same size
As far as replacing VTEC calipers with legend, you probably would be better off saving your money. I highly doubt you'll be able tell any difference between the two.
Oh, a word of warning about the Legend calipers. VTEC rotors are about 5mm thinner than Legend rotors, so you have to shim the brake pads to get them to work properly, its been recommended to use an old brake pad with all the friction material scraped off. Now the problem with that is if your brake pads get too worn down, your brake pad can slip out of the caliper, making for a pretty dangerous situation.
Of course if you keep a close eye on your brake pad wear, then you can prevent this.
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