Brake upgrade suggestions

Hey guys I want to upgrade my stock brake calipers from single piston to a bigger one or 4 pistons. I would buy Willwood big brake but the kit cost $3000 which is the value of my accord so no to that. Any thoughts everyone?

SYKVSYX POSTED:
Thought this might be helpful for those considering upgrading their brakes.

Here are options available for the I4's and V6's. If anyone has any to add, please feel free to let me know, in the same format, and I will upgrade the OP.

Technical Information:

S2000 Spec's
Caliper
Piston Size: 2.0"
Weight: Approx. 9.5lbs (Loaded)
Rotor Diameter: 11.8"
Width: 24mm
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Hub Size: 70.3mm
Height: 39.6mm
Weight:

06 RSX Type-S Spec's
Rotor Diameter: 11.8"
Width: 25mm
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Hub Size: 64.2mm
Height:46.99mm(47mm)
Weight:

91 NSX Spec's
Caliper
Piston(s) Size: 34mm and 36mm (I believe this is correct.)
Weight: Approx. 12lbs Unloaded (Caliper + T28 Bracket)
Rotor Diameter:11.1" inch
Width: 28mm
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Hub Size: 70mm
Height: 35.9mm
Weight:

98 NSX Spec's
Caliper
Piston(s) Size: 34mm and 36mm (I believe this is correct.)
Weight: Approx. 12lbs Unloaded (Caliper + T28 Bracket)
Rotor Diameter:11.7" inch
Width: 28mm
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Hub Size: 70mm
Height: 36mm
Weight:

94-95 2DR/4DR Legend GS Spec's
Caliper
Piston(s) Size: 36mm and 38mm (I believe this is correct.)
Weight:
Rotor Diameter: 11.1"
Width: 28mm
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Hub Size: 70.2mm
Height: 47mm
Weight:

4thGen Prelude S & Si Model Spec's
Caliper
Piston(s) Size:
Weight:
Rotor Diameter: 10.2"
Width: 23mm
Bolt Pattern: 4x114.3
Hub Size: 64.3mm
Height: 47.2mm
Weight:

4thGen Prelude VTEC Model Spec's
Caliper
Piston(s) Size:
Weight:
Rotor Diameter: 11.1"
Width: 23mm
Bolt Pattern: 4x114.3
Hub Size: 64.3mm
Height: 47mm
Weight:

5thGen Prelude Spec's
Caliper
Piston(s) Size:
Weight:
Rotor Diameter: 11.1"
Width: 23mm
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Hub Size: 70.2mm
Height: 47mm
Weight:

'99 - '00 Acura RL Spec's
Rotor Diameter: 11.8"
Width: 28mm
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Hub Size: 70.3mm
Height: 47.2mm
Weight:

07' Honda Pilot
Rear Rotor Diameter: 12.3
Width:
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Hub Size:
Height:
Weight:
Custom Brackets required for the rear calipers

06' Acura 3.5RL Spec's
Brembo Style 4pot Calipers
Rotor Diameter: 12.6"
Width: 28mm
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Hub Size: 70.2mm
Height: 50mm
Weight:
Custom Brackets required for the front calipers

08' Acura TL TYPE-S MT Spec's (AT specs are different)
Brembo Style 4pot Calipers
Rotor Diameter: 12.2"
Width: 25mm
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Hub Size: 64.2mm
Height: 45mm
Weight:
But how accurate is this information because I don't want to pour money on incompatible parts.

Well, what are you pushing that warrants brake upgrades of this caliber? You might just do something like stainless steel lines, some good slotted rotors and pads?

Legend caliper upgrade or RL caliper upgrade. Or, you can buy a used BBK for less than half of the cost of that Wilwood kit. That's what I did.

Honestly unless you are tracking the car consistently you don't really need a BBK, I bought mine mostly for looks.

Thanks Red.

Yeah, our brakes will take one-helluva beating!

First I'd make sure they actually work like they should. Fluid change, check lines, etc...

The thing is guys my current stock brake caliper and Chinese pads and rotors along with stop tech stainless steel brake lines don't do so well when it rains. Especially when i'm pulling on another car they overheat at a short stop and feel squishy. My last Dyno run was 250 whp so I definitely need more stopping power.

Change your fluid, it's boiling. That is what makes it feel soft. The vapor (boiled) can compress, the fluid can't. It means it has water.

It's probably dark, almost black, and hasn't been changed in 5+ years.

It takes DOT3, can use DOT4, might be able to use 5.1, but not DOT5! IIRC...

Right now I run DOT3, which is due for a change, I might try DOT4, but I'd have to change it ~3x as often.

Thanks dude your like a psychic with cars I just changed the fluid and its sharper now but I didn't expect this to happen. I learned something new about brake fluid.

rooky said:

But how accurate is this information because I don't want to pour money on incompatible parts.

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The info that was posted was based on the info available for the parts suggested.

Also, it is a list of setups that someone at some point and time has or is currently using.