Brake Conversion DIY

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Posted by Swift:

Originally Posted by swift

This is a DIY to replace front calipers on type1 coupe to type 2 calipers, on type1 brembos......

tools: metric sockets(14mm,17mm,19mm???)
breaker bar
PB blaster(wd40)
10mm wrench/brake line wrench PLUS: easier with air tools
brake fluid
brake pads
brake cleaner
4hr estimated time??

*loosen lug nuts on front right, place jack and jack up and put stationary jack support under,--place ebrake first, place further weight behind rear tires to be extra safe...., do same to left side.
*take wheels off now
*spray bolts with pb blaster and let sit for 5-10min
*loosen brake line screw and other two bolts(you may need to turn steering to get at them)
* place bucket underneath and remove brake line screw, tie up with some wire to slow fluid drainage
* take out both bolts on caliper and tap caliper with rubber mallet to get off rotor

--do reverse with torgue specs but with type2 calipers

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BLEED brakes by have someone press brake while your outside, and go from side to side at least 4 times....or more.may take a while


and now my car with my new calipers and NGK plugs ready for test drive!

[RangerJoe]

Where did you get those brake calipers? I have been trying to find a decent pair, but hate to buy a used set from a parts car.

Thanks

[Swift]

here is the website..they cost a hefty price unless you pay core charge which is a b!^CH so i didn't do it. And yes they rock with axxis pads!

Partsandaccessories.com

[HiTek21]

Originally Posted by Swift

here is the website..they cost a hefty price unless you pay core charge which is a b!^CH so i didn't do it. And yes they rock with axxis pads!

Partsandaccessories.com

is that $77.06 + $65.00core charge for each caliper or is it just $77.06 and they give you $65.00 back for the core?

[Swift]

They will give back the core charge after you return your caliper to the remanufacturing place, get a return number, yada yada yada..it was so confusing i didn't bother. I know i should have but i am busy..as always.

[PerzianKabob]

how much would you say this all cost. i need to buy new rotors and pads for my legend. i was thinking of upgrading the calipers, but not sure if i want to go with the whole cross drilled slotted brembo brakes. can i use something less expensive?

[RangerJoe]

All four rotors are typically $200-$400, depending on what you get. Get cross drilled if anything, slotted will tear up brake pads like nobodys business. You can get a pair of type 2 calipers from a parts yard for $40-$100, then whatever a rebuild kit costs.

[Gride_Cruiser]

Where would be a good place to find rebuild kits?

Thanks

[LS92Sedan]

is it possible to use the type 2 coupe calipers on a type 1 sedan?

[Swift]

Yes. Rotor thickness should be the only issue which doesn't really matter that much like in my case.

[arnach]

Is it possible to use the Type II calipers AND rotors up front on a Type I sedan with the stock 15 inchers? Since the calipers fit, I don't see why the rotors wouldn't, but just thought I'd ask?

[Kenso]

Originally Posted by arnach

Is it possible to use the Type II calipers AND rotors up front on a Type I sedan with the stock 15 inchers? Since the calipers fit, I don't see why the rotors wouldn't, but just thought I'd ask?

Yes, that will work fine.

[arnach]

Originally Posted by Kenso

Yes, that will work fine.

Ooh good, exciting stuff.. time to continue to search for the NSX calipers.