Brake Setups-->whats the best for us 4th GENer's

[lokuputha]

OK I don't know if anyone has done this yet, but Im switching my brake system over to a 1994 Vigor's.

All u need is: Vigor Calipers, Brackets, Rotors, Pads. Same brake system as in the Acura NSX minus the prop valve and hydraulic assist.

Use all original Honda/Acura parts, they are heat-treated unlike some other "performance" brake systems.

Its costly, but will make u kiss the windshield everytime u stop.

[psyphre]

I put new brakes on the car a month ago. I'm running powerslot rotors and Wagner Thermo Quiet Ceramic pads front and back. The fronts are rotor over hub with Prelude SR-V calipers. Best setup I've had yet in 7 yrs between two different accords.

[NightRyder91]

i need brake pads above oem
for my 91 4 door ex-r

[Half-Pint]

I replaced my fronts with Brembo Vented Blanks + EBC Green stuff pads and they work great, when cold + wet they arent that great but once they are warm its incredible...I suggest this for a budget setup....Its somewhere around 200-300 bucks total

[oneoffaccord]

i got the power slot rotors front/rear, stock pads, goodridge stainless steel brake lines. im happy

[g7kobayashi]

I just had my calipers swapped to the '06 CRV's and the break's improved alot.
I'm not sure if this way will work in the US because the CRVs here are MIT.
In Taiwan, cb7 drivers usually swap the calipers to the Preludes' or CRVs'.
We also have the hubs/bearings swapped to the 6th gen. Accords'
to solve the shaking problem.

[deevergote]

I never heard of CRV calipers being used... interesting. It's great having you guys from Taiwan here! The usual US approaches are getting stale... I'm sure there are lots of things you guys do that we haven't thought of yet!

Prelude calipers have been done, I believe. I want to do the Acura CL setup. 11.1" rotors and I believe bigger calipers... also rotor over hub, which makes rotor changing easier (I didn't read anything above, so i'm sure this was already said )

[g7kobayashi]

Before you want to try the CRV calipers, you must have your hub upgraded first.
Also, the rotors have to be more than 286mm if I remember correctly.
Actually I have 303mm rotors in 16" rims and it doesn't even FULL.

[djcaz_aom]

EBC Front Rotors $143
Autozone Lifetime semi-ceramic Gold brake pads $32 (Never pay for pads again!!!)
Stops on a dime.
Another thing to consider is the fact that brakes are only part of the equation. Your tires have alot more to do with excellent braking. If you have no grip, then you won't even stop. Upgraded brakes offer better resistance to fading. If you are going to do a good upgrade, don't forget to upgrade the brake fluid. If you don't have ABS, then consider DOT 5, otherwise move up to DOT 4 with a higher boiling point.
Hope this helps some.

[gloryaccordy]

http://www.modacar.com/manufacturer/...Brake+Rotor+U/ <-------FTW

Stock calipers
Bigger rotors
What more can I ask for???

[JDMcbCHIC]

http://www.modacar.com/manufacturer/...Brake+Rotor+U/ <-------FTW

Stock calipers
Bigger rotors
What more can I ask for???

Do you have this upgrade kit? Does it work with stock wheels? If it is true that wagons have bigger brakes from the factory will the just swap over? Last question, Will the nissin calipers swap right over to a car that has the akebono(sp?) calipers?

[Half-Pint]

*Buyer Beware*
I bought my Brembo Blanks from autopartswarehouse.com and its been around 4 months and my rotors have developed small cracks on the rotor surface; where the pads touch the rotors...One theory on what is going on, is that shitty metal was used to create these brakes, and now its destroying the rotors. Its not a large problem now but in about 1-3 months depending on how i drive, im buying new brakes. Im steering away from brembo and am trying to figure out what to try next....

[HondaB18]

*Buyer Beware*
I bought my Brembo Blanks from autopartswarehouse.com and its been around 4 months and my rotors have developed small cracks on the rotor surface; where the pads touch the rotors...One theory on what is going on, is that shitty metal was used to create these brakes, and now its destroying the rotors. Its not a large problem now but in about 1-3 months depending on how i drive, im buying new brakes. Im steering away from brembo and am trying to figure out what to try next....

Are you sure it wasn't a rebranded brand claiming to be Brembo?

[djcaz_aom]

Okay to add to this thread, here is an easy upgrade:

91-93 Wagon front rotors
91-93 Front brake calipers w/ brackets (These are the same as Vigor)
91-93 Brake pads

That's it. Simple and very effective.

For wagon owners:

EBC or Brembo front rotors
Green stuff pads

With either setup, be prepared to kiss the windshield!!!!

[lokuputha]

*Buyer Beware*
I bought my Brembo Blanks from autopartswarehouse.com and its been around 4 months and my rotors have developed small cracks on the rotor surface; where the pads touch the rotors...One theory on what is going on, is that shitty metal was used to create these brakes, and now its destroying the rotors. Its not a large problem now but in about 1-3 months depending on how i drive, im buying new brakes. Im steering away from brembo and am trying to figure out what to try next....

u might of picked up some fake Brembo's...get a hold of Brembo and tell them about ur problem....original Brembo rotors are very hardy and go through a very thorough heat treatment process to reduce internal stresses and increase longevity.

FYI...according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, more than 50% of all auto parts in North America are fake....even reputable retailers have been scammed into distributing such crap.