imported_1sicsol

Where do I find the calipers for a big brake upgrade?

I need calipers that fit the roters from a sir coupe/vtec sol.

Where do you get high performance brake fluid?

Legacy73

Mike you might want to PM Daquel, he has the AEM kit on his civic. I think he was using just stock calipers before but I remember him looking for 4-pot ones. He would probably be able to help you.

imported_1sicsol

I just called honda and del sol vtec calipers are $1100 for two front....

WTF is that? ripoff

Legacy73

here are some brakes I'd love to get some day. Maybe they have what you're looking for.

wilwood

HAPPY

fastbrakes.com

Whiplash

remember to change up to steel lines when you change to high-perf bf..

AzimuthX

and use ford brake fluid

Bigger Rotors = Cool Off Faster
Bigger Calipers = Faster Braking

Therefore you need Bigger Rotors + Bigger Calipers.

S2K KID

u dont need high performance break fluid
the reason being is the current fluid you are using is DOT 3 where as the "better" stuff is DOT 4...all it has is higher heat resistance...to be entirely honest with you...unless your circuit racing or something like that with constant breaking the likelihood of your breaks reaching a temp suitable for DOT 4 is very slim...from my understanding it just contains more silicon.

ur boy and team mate

imported_echien

Are you looking to replace the ones and the back or all 4 corners?

IF the stock onse are that costly just go with Brembos or Wils or something.

Get me a set of Wil's and you can have my stock ones for free!

Have you seen this?

http://www.buybrakes.com/aem/

AEM Civic EX Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit

imported_SW20 MR2

Just get a set of SiR/GS-R brakes combined with a set of blank rotors, good pads, and SS lines. It will be more than enough braking for you.

imported_echien

Can you get just the calipers? and will they work with stock sized rotors?

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

1sicsol, you realize that stock Accord Wagon calipers are = to ITR ones, right? So much braking power.... Fastbrakes has lots of info. I just use SIR ones all around with the SIR master cyl and booster like SW20 MR2 said. I have not driven the car with the new setup yet... so I can't tell you how much stopping power there is. Ford fluid here 550F I think....pretty close to Motul 600 if you ask me. Also, if you go much higher, you may melt the seals in your calipers (highly unlikely, but it COULD happen theoretically)

imported_SW20 MR2

If you want them for the "bling" factor, then AEM is the way to go. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, SiR/GS-R brakes are the way to go (combined with pads, SS lines, and good fluid). If you want to spend a little more money, ITR or Fastbrakes kits are the way to go.

donesixer

The calipers from a '94 or '95 Lengend Coupe are the same as the NSX. 4-pot calipers
The Accord wagon are the same as the ITR.
Last I priced them was $60/piece for the Legend on car-part.com

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

donesixer, true....but still need a way to attach them to the caliper mounts, still need a rotor with the correct offset and thickness and bolt pattern, and still need a way to produce enough pressure and volume to make them bite (bigger m/c + booster)...

Calipers aren't the only part of your system that matters. Fastbrakes does have conversion kits for using ITR calipers though

donesixer

You're right. The MC and booster should be changed and a prop valve should be added. These should be added for any 4-wheel caliper upgrade anyway.
The Fastbrakes kit uses 11" Prelude rotors with redrilled stud pattern. If using the ITR package, I think you use the stock spindles.
For the Legend calipers I assume you will need some relocation brackets...
My point of view is this...if you are so inclined, you can redrill the rotors, get a bracket fabbed up, and score the MC, booster, and prop valve at the wreckers. Do it right, save a little cash, spring for some caliper paint to add some bling to it. Yup, I said bling...the only reason you need a brake system of this caliber on a Civic with street tires is for the bling factor.
Sorry...my opinion...probably shouldn't be so harsh...

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

Haha...don't have to tell me, I use a SiR complete package w/o ABS to stop me. I think with good pads and fluid, some lines...and sticky rubber, it's a system. And no, my calipers are not painted, though the old ones were

donesixer

Painted calipers, eh?
Thats OK, won't hold it against you.