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1_Hot_Legend_L · 02-16-06, 09:40 PM

Ok, so one question and one question only befor I order this loaded set of Calipers for $179. I have a 91 LS Sedan and I wanna install the Type II calipers and brackets using the stock front rotors. Is this ok and doable without modification still using the stock 15" LS wheels?

Alperovich · 02-16-06, 09:53 PM

it should work, i think ben (swift) has the 15" stock rims, that he still uses sometimes...

Swift · 02-17-06, 12:12 AM

here is your worries and i dont understand the mounting brackets entirely...

If you did calipers with the brackets i believe it offsets them differently and may grab the rotors in a different spot or what not.

I just swapped the calipers themselves and kept the type 1 rotors. So therefore i didnt change placement but only the grabbing force.

And yes i use 15's with this mod..but then again even with a full swap or partial(like your suggestion) you should be able to.

latta!

PS_GO EBC pads.....

1_Hot_Legend_L · 02-17-06, 09:19 PM

Now here is a damn good question! Has anyone ever thought of trying to install thr Type I front calipers on the rear! would the bracket bolt up! The dust shield won't be a problem cause it can be cut back! I just got this thought while trying to jury rig my rear caliper brackets and looking at my old Type I calipers and brackets sitting on the floor. But I'm not messing with it tonight!

Later!
Lenny

LS92Sedan · 02-18-06, 02:48 PM

type 1 front calipers on the rear wont work, the rotor is a totally different design. I mean I spose you could do a custom fab, but at the risk of losing ur e-brake. Also the front caliper is mounted in a leading position and the rears are in a trailing position, so I doubt the stock brackets would work.

1_Hot_Legend_L · 02-19-06, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LS92Sedan

type 1 front calipers on the rear wont work, the rotor is a totally different design. I mean I spose you could do a custom fab, but at the risk of losing ur e-brake. Also the front caliper is mounted in a leading position and the rears are in a trailing position, so I doubt the stock brackets would work.

Both my front and my rears are in trailing position! The fronts are just moved a lil upward. And why would I lose the E-Brake?? The calipers dont control the E-brake.

Kenso · 02-19-06, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1_Hot_Legend_L

Both my front and my rears are in trailing position! The fronts are just moved a lil upward. And why would I lose the E-Brake?? The calipers dont control the E-brake.

The biggest problem would be the spacing between the mounting points for the caliper brackets. The mounting points for the front brackets are spaced farther apart than the rears.

1_Hot_Legend_L · 02-19-06, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenso

The biggest problem would be the spacing between the mounting points for the caliper brackets. The mounting points for the front brackets are spaced farther apart than the rears.

Ok, that answers my question then. I just seem to think that the rear brakes on our cars are way too small!

Da Mang · 05-18-07, 01:52 AM

would a drilled rotor fits my original calipar ? i want to start slowy, aint got the big doe like some of yah.

k_elliot · 08-02-07, 11:02 PM

thanks for the info! i've also been canvassing for parts for my 1995 legend. anyone know where i can get them cheap?

shawnhu · 08-28-07, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1_Hot_Legend_L

Both my front and my rears are in trailing position! The fronts are just moved a lil upward. And why would I lose the E-Brake?? The calipers dont control the E-brake.

E-brake cable is attached to the rear calipers. How else do you expect to stop when pulling the e-brake? The e-brake fairy?

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Swift The DIY god.... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: hayward,WI/chicagoland Age: 23 Posts: 398 Your Mood: Car 1: 92 legend coupe 5spd Car 2: 94 legend coupe	here is your worries and i dont understand the mounting brackets entirely... If you did calipers with the brackets i believe it offsets them differently and may grab the rotors in a different spot or what not. I just swapped the calipers themselves and kept the type 1 rotors. So therefore i didnt change placement but only the grabbing force. And yes i use 15's with this mod..but then again even with a full swap or partial(like your suggestion) you should be able to. latta! PS_GO EBC pads..... __________________ acura legend type-S *high compression 3.5 Spec-R, custom pullies, custom intake, custom exhaust, custom chip, short shifter, injen intake, ............. MY cardomain: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2895072

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02-16-06, 09:40 PM	#31 (permalink)
1_Hot_Legend_L Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 1 Posts: 415 Car 1: Not an Acura	Ok, so one question and one question only befor I order this loaded set of Calipers for $179. I have a 91 LS Sedan and I wanna install the Type II calipers and brackets using the stock front rotors. Is this ok and doable without modification still using the stock 15" LS wheels?

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02-16-06, 09:53 PM	#32 (permalink)
Alperovich 6speeder! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Park, il Age: 23 Posts: 105 Your Mood: Car 1: 93 LS coupe 6MT Car 2: 82 Yamaha Maxim 550 Car 3: Soon to Come 06 R6	it should work, i think ben (swift) has the 15" stock rims, that he still uses sometimes...

02-17-06, 09:19 PM	#34 (permalink)
1_Hot_Legend_L Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 1 Posts: 415 Car 1: Not an Acura	Now here is a damn good question! Has anyone ever thought of trying to install thr Type I front calipers on the rear! would the bracket bolt up! The dust shield won't be a problem cause it can be cut back! I just got this thought while trying to jury rig my rear caliper brackets and looking at my old Type I calipers and brackets sitting on the floor. But I'm not messing with it tonight! Later! Lenny

02-18-06, 02:48 PM	#35 (permalink)
LS92Sedan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Muskego, WI Age: 31 Posts: 110 Car 1: 92 Legend LS Car 2: Type 2 swap	type 1 front calipers on the rear wont work, the rotor is a totally different design. I mean I spose you could do a custom fab, but at the risk of losing ur e-brake. Also the front caliper is mounted in a leading position and the rears are in a trailing position, so I doubt the stock brackets would work.

05-18-07, 01:52 AM	#39 (permalink)
Da Mang Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: california Posts: 9 Your Mood: Car 1: 84 pontiac 6000 Car 2: 95 acura legend	would a drilled rotor fits my original calipar ? i want to start slowy, aint got the big doe like some of yah.

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