DIY: 4-lug V6 Size Brakes with SS Lines (LOTS of pics!)

[Wildman]

actually, I'd disagree that there's no advantage to drilled / slotted rotors, but I don't want to completely hijack the thread either.

 

[Sketch o5]

actually, I'd disagree that there's no advantage to drilled / slotted rotors, but I don't want to completely hijack the thread either.

yea, i had slotted fronts and ebc greenstuffs pads, and i deffinately noticed a difference.

 

[steadypimpin]

nice write up! I would have recommended that you paint the middle part of the disc because it will rust up on you. Just sayin', I need to paint mine silver because I dont like the rust.

 

[BlkCurrantKord]

Good write up.

 

[deucescorner]

ok so i'm about to do this, questiosn:

1) v6 rotors are from a '97 i guess?
2) are calipers usually sold with the brackets?
3) can I interchange the brackets and rotors ie '97 v6 calipers and '96 prelude brackets?
4) do i have to match the pads according to the rotors i buy?

thanks

 

[F23Coupe]

ok so i'm about to do this, questiosn:

1) v6 rotors are from a '97 i guess?
2) are calipers usually sold with the brackets?
3) can I interchange the brackets and rotors ie '97 v6 calipers and '96 prelude brackets?
4) do i have to match the pads according to the rotors i buy?

thanks

I can answer most of these questions.

Your best bet for 11" rotors with the same bolt pattern as the F23 Accords is to get the 92-96 Prelude VTEC rotors that have the same bolt pattern as the F23 Accords but at 11" vs. our 10" size. Yes, calipers at the dealer are sold with brackets. And of course you want to get bigger pads for your bigger rotors. Take advantage of 'em! If not, no worries but you're wasting all that much metal that won't get heated up as much.

 

[deucescorner]

I can answer most of these questions.

Your best bet for 11" rotors with the same bolt pattern as the F23 Accords is to get the 92-96 Prelude VTEC rotors that have the same bolt pattern as the F23 Accords but at 11" vs. our 10" size. Yes, calipers at the dealer are sold with brackets. And of course you want to get bigger pads for your bigger rotors. Take advantage of 'em! If not, no worries but you're wasting all that much metal that won't get heated up as much.

thanks so much, but aren't the '92-96 prelude all the same bolt pattern

 

[F23Coupe]

Yeah, but the Prelude VTEC model has the bigger 11" rotors with the same 4x114.3 bolt pattern. Other Prelude models have smaller rotors.

 

[deucescorner]

Yeah, but the Prelude VTEC model has the bigger 11" rotors with the same 4x114.3 bolt pattern. Other Prelude models have smaller rotors.

thanks

 

[accordfiber]

Hi, why do you choose to do this upgrade instead of putting the Power Slot Plus Rotor (12.15" rotor with caliper relocation brackets). I just want to know your opinion on what is the best way to go.
Thankx