what else i need if i want to install v-tec calipers to my si? - Honda Prelude Forum

vile10 · 10-21-2002, 02:37 AM

besides the calipers and i will install v-tec size rotors... but do i need anything else?

knuckers? a-arm?

TimeRacer · 10-21-2002, 04:05 AM

I believe it's a straight swap. Though you'll probably want to rebuild those calipers though.

marcucci · 10-21-2002, 06:13 AM

Moved to 4g...

slo mo · 10-21-2002, 08:09 AM

It's a straight swap.

Did you ever consider the legend 2 piston caliper swap. It's also straight up and you can use vtec sized rotors as well.

slp mode · 10-21-2002, 08:58 AM

How much of a advantage is there? Are the vtec or legend rotors and calipers that much bigger and better? Or would it be cost effect to just buy a big brake kit, with some nice drilled rotors?

slo mo · 10-21-2002, 09:41 AM

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Originally posted by slp mode
How much of a advantage is there? Are the vtec or legend rotors and calipers that much bigger and better? Or would it be cost effect to just buy a big brake kit, with some nice drilled rotors?

Check out this tread about the Legend 2 piston caliper swap

If you go the route of a big brake kit such as the AEM kit, you can only run 17 inch rims or larger to clear the oversized rotor.

vile10 · 10-21-2002, 10:58 AM

i am asking because i came across a deal for the v-tec brake set-up, used in good condition, if i can get a good price for them, i mean why not, i just want to know do i need anything else or it's a direct swap in

slo mo · 10-21-2002, 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by vile10
i am asking because i came across a deal for the v-tec brake set-up, used in good condition, if i can get a good price for them, i mean why not, i just want to know do i need anything else or it's a direct swap in

It's a direct swap for the front calipers as long as you have the vtec rotors.

SLICK96 · 10-21-2002, 11:48 AM

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Originally posted by slo mo

It's a direct swap for the front calipers as long as you have the vtec rotors.

Yup, what he said. I had this swap done, and it didn't take long, and yes, you will feel a difference. When I had it done, I put in the rebuilt VTEC calipers, some Hawk HP Plus pads, fresh fluid, and stainless steel, braided brake lines, and I was more than pleased. Sure, the Legend calipers are nice, but I think it's easier to find VTEC calipers (I THINK...).

J

vile10 · 10-21-2002, 02:12 PM

thz for the info, i think i'll go check those calipers out this weekend

SLICK96 · 10-22-2002, 06:18 PM

Hook it up!!!

brendon2k · 10-22-2002, 08:32 PM

there is no dash in vtec. can someone post that pic with the v-tech phone in it?

MR.CLIFFORD · 10-22-2002, 08:42 PM

This has been covered

SoFlaLude · 10-22-2002, 11:02 PM

But what's never been covered and I asked 5 times in 3 separate forums

is whether the 5th gen calipers will fit on the 4th gen! This I'd love to know... just adds more parts to keep an eye out for, making this swap easier to do...

irishpilot · 10-23-2002, 05:32 PM

$$LUDE...
this is a forum isn't it???
your always saying to search this and that.......thats the point of a forum isn't it, for people to give advice and ask questions??

SLICK96 · 10-23-2002, 09:47 PM

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Originally posted by irishpilot
$$LUDE...
this is a forum isn't it???
your always saying to search this and that.......thats the point of a forum isn't it, for people to give advice and ask questions??

I guess I'm guilty of telling people to search certain topics, too... the ones that are asked 1-10 times a week, like which exhaust sounds the best, or which springs "should I get?," etc. $$Lude and I aren't trying to be d!cks, we're just trying to point people in a GREAT direction to find a wealth of information. No harm, no foul, but the search function really does help.

J

MR.CLIFFORD · 10-23-2002, 10:07 PM

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Originally posted by SLICK96

I guess I'm guilty of telling people to search certain topics, too... the ones that are asked 1-10 times a week, like which exhaust sounds the best, or which springs "should I get?," etc. $$Lude and I aren't trying to be d!cks, we're just trying to point people in a GREAT direction to find a wealth of information. No harm, no foul, but the search function really does help.

J

Well said! I sent him a PM.