95 acura legend brake swap

[Legend_master]

Check this one out, mini cooper rotors bolt directly on the Integra hub with not re-drilling of the bolt holes.

http://marketplace.honda-tech.com/sh....php?t=3033972

[ShyBoyCA6]

Check this one out, mini cooper rotors bolt directly on the Integra hub with not re-drilling of the bolt holes.

http://marketplace.honda-tech.com/sh....php?t=3033972

Could it be possible for the rotors to fit on the accord without much mods? Im interested since i do need new brakes.

[Legend_master]

Could it be possible for the rotors to fit on the accord without much mods? Im interested since i do need new brakes.

Honestly i have no clue, but im leaning towards yes.

[ShyBoyCA6]

Honestly i have no clue, but im leaning towards yes.

I've been looking at the rotors and look like they "would" work. The only thing is that the cooper rotor is 11.5 i think a bit bigger than the legend rotor?, so i dont think using 15's will be possible cause of the caliper but i could be wrong...

[Legend_master]

I've been looking at the rotors and look like they "would" work. The only thing is that the cooper rotor is 11.5 i think a bit bigger than the legend rotor?, so i dont think using 15's will be possible cause of the caliper but i could be wrong...

No, there is a year that is 11.1 because that is what the civic/integra guys are running with type R calipers and brackets. What I would be worried about is if it fits without washers, or grinding the brackets.

[MessyHonda]

Thanks messy. Does it stop well. Is it biased well front to back. Which prop valve do you have.

yeah it stops well. It does not tend to lock up like the stock set up. I have the SE-I prop. I also have a new master cly and stainless steel lines with Dot 5.1 napa brake fluid

[Rendon LX-i]

Umm I need to do this mini cooper rotors ey.

[H2289Acc]

I've got some good news...and some bad news!

Guess i'll start with the good. I did a test fit and the GS calipers and brackets bolt up perfectly with the lude rotors using two washers for each bolt (I used the longer legend bolts that I got with the 23t bracket at the scrap yard). I got pics so I'll try to post 'em later today.

And now for the bad news...

Got into a bad wreck today with my baby I was crossing an intersection on a green light when this cocksucker in a Ford Windstar decided to make a left in front of me. Did what I could to avoid the collision but didn't have anywhere to go. I locked up the brakes and basically T-boned this asshole, crunching my whole right side. JDM marker is gone (good luck finding another one), front marker is gone, custom bracket and headlight modules that I spent hours making are totalled and my HID ballasts are messed up. My front bumper, re-bar, hood, fender, and probably inner-right frame are all mangled.

I don't know how your insurance works down in the States, but up here in Canada we have what they call "no-fault insurance". Basically means that you have to deal with your own insurance company instead of the insurance company of the person who's at fault. Problem with this is, as you guys all know, the blue book value on our cars is basically peanuts; I'm afraid my insurance company is going to write off the car because they'll say it's not worth it to get it fixed, given the car's age, and offer me a measly $1000 bucks. I'd say the damage is probably in the $3-4G range. This system is bullshit in my opinion. What ever happened to "you break it, you fix it"? Only good thing is that I had 3 witnesses say they saw the whole thing and it wasn't my fault. They gave me their business cards, and one guy even gave a statement to the cop who arrived on scene.

And so, as the depression sets in, I'll be drinking myself into a coma tonight. But before that, I'll post up the brake pics, as well as the horrifying ones.

[H2289Acc]

The good:




Here you can see the two spacers used to line up the caliper with the rotor. Brian from Fastbrakes sent them along with the V-TEC Lude rotors; somehow he knew exactly what I needed - one washer is thinner than the other to provide the exact spacing.



GS BRAKE SET UP

STOCK BRAKE SET UP

LEGEND REAR BRAKE SET UP READY FOR PAINT

[H2289Acc]

The redundant:

Thought I'd throw in some pics of my recent wire tuck. Probably doesn't matter now.

[H2289Acc]

The ugly:

Brace yourselves. This ain't pretty...











Hopefully someone will wake me up 2moro and tell me this was all a bad dream.

[A18A]

the brakes look good, what size are your wheels? they still make the new brakes look small lol.

Sucks about the crash though, but it doesn't look *too* bad. if you have access to a good sized steel beam, and other basic tools, you can pull the bent frame back straight

[Legend_master]

My grey hatch was totaled for $500, i then bought it back for $75 lol. Moved everything over to an $800 "new" hatch. Besides that, am i seeing the bleeder scew on top of the legend caliper?

[87roach]

Good job on the swap, sucks about the crash though... it looks repairable though.

[DBMaster]

OMG! It caused me physical pain to see those photos!

[MessyHonda]

the brakes do look good. but are the rotors backwards?

[Oldblueaccord]

I run mine with the slots forward. Really I did it by mistake. I copied the Power slot add and they had the negative flopped so when I put them on I realized my mistake. They do make them both ways.

I think its like the debate about calipers in front or rear hung. Not really an answer.


H22 I bet if you measure those spacers it will be 4 mm or about .170"


wp

[Oldblueaccord]

I've got some good news...and some bad news!

Guess i'll start with the good. I did a test fit and the GS calipers and brackets bolt up perfectly with the lude rotors using two washers for each bolt (I used the longer legend bolts that I got with the 23t bracket at the scrap yard). I got pics so I'll try to post 'em later today.

And now for the bad news...

Got into a bad wreck today with my baby I was crossing an intersection on a green light when this cocksucker in a Ford Windstar decided to make a left in front of me. Did what I could to avoid the collision but didn't have anywhere to go. I locked up the brakes and basically T-boned this asshole, crunching my whole right side. JDM marker is gone (good luck finding another one), front marker is gone, custom bracket and headlight modules that I spent hours making are totalled and my HID ballasts are messed up. My front bumper, re-bar, hood, fender, and probably inner-right frame are all mangled.

I don't know how your insurance works down in the States, but up here in Canada we have what they call "no-fault insurance". Basically means that you have to deal with your own insurance company instead of the insurance company of the person who's at fault. Problem with this is, as you guys all know, the blue book value on our cars is basically peanuts; I'm afraid my insurance company is going to write off the car because they'll say it's not worth it to get it fixed, given the car's age, and offer me a measly $1000 bucks. I'd say the damage is probably in the $3-4G range. This system is bullshit in my opinion. What ever happened to "you break it, you fix it"? Only good thing is that I had 3 witnesses say they saw the whole thing and it wasn't my fault. They gave me their business cards, and one guy even gave a statement to the cop who arrived on scene.

And so, as the depression sets in, I'll be drinking myself into a coma tonight. But before that, I'll post up the brake pics, as well as the horrifying ones.

Just to add get rid of those tires . Thread ware rating of 500 on tires is for old people who just goto church and the bread store once a week. You wouldnt been able to lock up your brakes with a good performance tires with a 200 rating.


wp

[H2289Acc]

the brakes look good, what size are your wheels? they still make the new brakes look small lol.

Sucks about the crash though, but it doesn't look *too* bad. if you have access to a good sized steel beam, and other basic tools, you can pull the bent frame back straight

Thanks. Wheels are 18s. They do make the brakes look small, huh? lol
I've got to take the car to the body shop 2moro to get a quote for my insurance. I managed to get my hood open today and the right side under my intake is pretty banged up as well as the front part of the frame where the fender and lights bolt up. One of the welded seems above the wheel well also split. Rebar is also mangled. I think I'm gonna need more than a big steel bar and some tools to fix this one. Don't think I can handle this on my own.

[H2289Acc]

My grey hatch was totaled for $500, i then bought it back for $75 lol. Moved everything over to an $800 "new" hatch. Besides that, am i seeing the bleeder scew on top of the legend caliper?

Yeah, I might have to do the same but the prob is finding a good shell with no rust.
And the bleeder is up cuz you're looking at the left caliper on the right side; that's also the left rotor. Already had the right side jacked and the wheel off when I realized i brought down the left side brake parts with me so I just threw them on that side for the test fit.

[H2289Acc]

OMG! It caused me physical pain to see those photos!

Exactly how I feel.

[H2289Acc]

Just to add get rid of those tires . Thread ware rating of 500 on tires is for old people who just goto church and the bread store once a week. You wouldnt been able to lock up your brakes with a good performance tires with a 200 rating.

wp

4mm sounds about right. I'll get an exact measurement later.
How did you know the tread wear rating? Just from the pics? And thanks for the advice. These ones have a good amount of wear and two of them need to be replaced asap.

[Dr_Snooz]

It's heartbreaking to see such a clean build get banged up. Good luck fighting with your insurance.

[A18A]

I think I'm gonna need more than a big steel bar and some tools to fix this one. Don't think I can handle this on my own.

You might be surprised! (excuse going OT) my mate has a subaru he crashed which twisted the whole car to the point of the door alignment being completely out, it was straightened with one big solid steel beam, some chains & a ratchet. same for my celica, the whole front of the body was twisted. that same steel bar, plus some chains & a trolley jack got it straight again (within 2mm of factory). if i was local, i'd be keen to help you fix it

[H2289Acc]

Thanks Snooz, A18A.
My inner frame seems to be pretty mangled and my rebar is completely shifted 2 inches to the left. Seems like a pretty daunting task for me to fix by myself, and to pay someone else may cost me an arm or two.
Not sure what I'm gonna do yet, but I do have another option; a guy at my local parts shop said he had a customer trying to sell his '88 LX, body cleaner than mine, with only 130k on it. Think he wants a G-note for it. It's manual but it's carbed. Anybody know how difficult it would be to swap harnesses? I figure for all the work and money I would need to get the other one fixed, I could spend close to the same amount and just swap all the parts over like Legend did. Anyone have any thoughts? I'm still kinda torn.

Oh, and Ol Blue, tread wear rating on my tires is actually 300.