VTEC rotors - Honda Prelude Forum

G_Loc · 02-12-2002, 06:33 PM

Is it possible to upgrade just the rotors on my Si to VTEC sized rotors and keep the same calipers?

any benefits to this?

jpprelude · 02-12-2002, 10:20 PM

No.

You need the bigger calipers as well.

Benefit would be better braking because of the bigger rotor.

WeedSpeed · 02-13-2002, 12:57 AM

I've been thinking about that upgrade also, any one got any idea where I can get the V-Tec calipers. My rotors are so warpped they shake the crap out of my car when i brake. So getting Power slots are no prob, but the calipers are hard to find. Can anyone help.

JDM Lude · 02-13-2002, 02:01 AM

get acura ledgend GS calipers from '95-'96. They fit, and are actually bigger then the NSX calipers.... and A LOT CHEAPER (little known fact!)

genlude · 02-13-2002, 10:33 AM

From the posts above, I understand that vtec rotors and Gs calipers from 95-96 legend. What about the brake lines? Should it be prelude or legend.

WOT247 · 02-13-2002, 10:58 AM

brake lines really don't matter they must mount up to the caliper.

Quote:

JDM Lude get acura ledgend GS calipers from '95-'96. They fit, and are actually bigger then the NSX calipers.... and A LOT CHEAPER (little known fact!)

Yes, but are the legend calipers 2 piston? I doubt it, that is what makes the NSX calipers better.

Forbidden · 02-13-2002, 11:54 AM

Would the Legend caliper be cheaper than the VTEC ones? If they're better than the VTEC that's still a good buy if you can't afford NSX calipers

WOT247 · 02-13-2002, 12:14 PM

you'd just have to find the right pads to hook up, prolly be about the same, maybe a little better

Forbidden · 02-13-2002, 12:23 PM

Wouldn't the legend pads fit?

WOT247 · 02-13-2002, 03:16 PM

yes but will they be too big for the rotors?

Forbidden · 02-13-2002, 03:30 PM

well if they're the same size as the NSX and you can use the VTEC rotor with the NSX caliper wouldn't that be the same thing with those?

WOT247 · 02-13-2002, 03:47 PM

i don't know, never did it

Jordan_4WS · 02-13-2002, 03:48 PM

Or you could just by my NSX calipers: $325+shipping. their from a 1992 with 40-45k miles. Also they already have SS lines. If your interested email me at jordan_mendler@yahoo.com for more info/pictures.

-Jordan

WeedSpeed · 02-13-2002, 06:58 PM

So the GS calipers will mount the same right? But the rotor are bigger than Vtec's? How many lugs on the legend 4 or 5? If its 4 couldnt you just get some slotted rotor that are for the legend? So where would be a good place to get the calipers at? Junk yard? I think I would pefer the Vtec's so if anyone knows where I can get some at please let me know, Thanx.

SLICK96 · 02-14-2002, 01:54 PM

You could try to luck out at a junkyard, but I'd just go for some new Brembo or Powerslot rotors in the VTEC size, like I did. I costs a bit of dough (about 200 bucks for the fronts), but it's well worth it. I bought some Powerslots, and some used, rebuilt VTEC calipers & Hawk HP+ pads, and that combo ROCKS.

WOT247 · 02-14-2002, 05:08 PM

Or get brembo for $150 shipped to your door at groupbuycenter.com in the search just type in brembo, best buy i have ever made

Armadillo · 02-15-2002, 10:36 AM

You could also get VTEC calipers from Auto Zone or somebody like Advance Auto parts for about 40.00 with a 45.00 core. I am about to do the swap and ordered them. Powerslots should be here thurs from NOPI at about 300.00 for all four.

Tom

MR.CLIFFORD · 02-15-2002, 01:19 PM

Will the VTEC rotors swap with the Si? I called NAPA to price and they said 450 for rotors calipers and pads. Don't know that I wan't to go that way. What do you think of UNITED pads?

SLICK96 · 02-15-2002, 01:36 PM

The VTEC rotors will swap over to an Si, but you MUST buy the VTEC sized calipers. It is a fairly simple swap, as I found out

MR.CLIFFORD · 02-15-2002, 01:39 PM

Does the calipers swap without any problems? I am looking at steel breaklines too.