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Accord 7th Gen brakes update: All OEM solutions

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Hi all,

I know that there are many topics about brakes updates, but I want to try to gather all information I found in a unique topic.

I focuses only on Honda or Acura OEM updates, because they are cheap, easy to find and maintain.


Front brakes updates


OEM Accord Calipers
  • 1 floating piston design, diam: 57mm (2552 mm²)
  • OEM Ref: 45002-SEA-E01 (R); 45001-SEA-E01 (L)
OEM Accord rotors
  • Diam: 300mm, thick: 25mm
OR
  • Diam: 280mm, thick: 25mm
  • OEM Ref: 45251-SEA-E30 (300mm), 45251-SEA-E00 (280mm)
Upgrade Option 1: Accord VI Type R

Calipers
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  • Floating 2 pistons design, 42mm + 38mm (2520 mm²)
  • OEM Ref: 45018-S1A-E21 (R), 45019-S1A-E21 (L)
Rotors:
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  • Diam: 300mm, thick: 28mm
  • OEM Ref: 45251-S1A-E20
Can be used with original 300mm / 25mm CL9/CM2/CN2 disc

Topic here: http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/39-review-diy-accord-type-r-caliper-upgrade/



Upgrade Option 2: Accord VIII Type S

Calipers
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  • Floating 2 pistons design, 43mm + 38mm (2586 mm²)

  • OEM Ref: 45018-TL0-G50 (R), 45019-TL0-G50 (L)
Rotors:
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  • Diam: 320mm, thick: 32mm

  • OEM Ref: 45251-TL0-G51
Upgrade Option 3: Honda Pilot 2009-2015

Supposed to be bolt-on, I found the information but lost it :(

Calipers
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  • Floating 2 pistons design, 2x47.5mm (3544 mm²)
  • 45018-SZA-A01 (R), 45019-SZA-A01 (L) or Centric 141.40107 (R), Centric 141.40108 (L)
Rotors:
45251STXA00_SIZE.jpg

  • Diam: 330mm, thick: 28mm

  • OEM Ref: 45251-STX-A00
Upgrade Option 4: Acura MDX

In fact, I found it as an Honda Pilot upgrade... Rotor are the same, but calipers have bigger pistons

Calipers
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  • floating 2 pistons design, 2x50.8mm (4054 mm²)

  • OEM Ref: Centric 141.40105 (R), Centric 141.40105 (L)
Rotors:
45251STXA00_SIZE.jpg
  • Diam: 330mm, thick: 28mm
  • OEM Ref: 45251-STX-A00
Upgrade Option 5: Acura RL

Better upgrade, but most expensive. Need a conversion kit.

Calipers

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  • Fixed 4 pistons design, 4x43mm (5808mm²)
  • OEM Ref: 45018-SJA-A02 (R), 45019-SJA-A02 (L)
Need special bracket to be mounted: http://fatfourcustoms.com/shop/brake-caliper-bracket-v1/



Rotors:


Need to use Nissan 350Z Brembo rotors
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  • Diam: 324mm, thick: 30mm
Link to topic related to this upgrade:
http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/1st-gen-suspension/124802-rl-brakes-installed-measurements-more.html
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-brakes-suspension-249/acura-rl-caliper-coversion-1004728/



Rear Brake update - Saloon

OEM Calipers:
  • 1 piston design, diam: 38mm (1134 mm²)
  • OEM Ref: 43012-SEA-E01 (R), 43013-SEA-E01 (L)
OEM Rotors
  • Diam: 260mm, thick: 10mm
  • OEM Ref: 42510-SEA-E00
Upgrade - TO BE COMPLETED

Rear Break update - Tourer

OEM Calipers
  • 1 piston design, diam: 38mm (1134 mm²)
  • OEM ref: 43018-S7S-000 (R), 43019-S7S-000 (L)
Rotors
  • Disc Diam: 282mm, Thick: 9mm, Drum Diam: 170mm Total thick: 61mm
  • OEM Ref: 42510-SZ3-J00
Upgrade - TO BE COMPLETED

Accord VIII Type S Tourer cannot fit: Drum diam is not the same
  • Disc Diam: 305mm, Thick: 9mm, Drum Diam: 200mm Total thick: 61mm
  • OEM Ref: 42510-TL0-G51
 
I think anything bigger than 300mm front disc will need 17" or greater wheel diameter as well. I have 16" and the stock calipers just clear the inside edge of the rim by ~3mm or so.
 
Bounder said:
I think anything bigger than 300mm front disc will need 17" or greater wheel diameter as well. I have 16" and the stock calipers just clear the inside edge of the rim by ~3mm or so.
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this is why I've always felt if I'm going to upgrade my front brakes, I'll use reconditioned 6th gen Type R callipers. It's the simplest way to get two piston braking without the risk for future complications.

That said, if you know you'll have the clearance, the 8th gen type S with the larger discs and twin pot callipers is probably a mean stop!!!
 
This topic could be complete with our experience. If you have some info about wheel clearance needed, I'll update the first post. I'll be also happy if you have cheap rear brake upgrade to suggest.
 
Hopefully this works, I have tried three times to get a pic to show but it won't work for me.
small amount of clearance between the 16" wheel and caliper

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Perhaps someone could post what are the grippiest pads currently available for stock calipers. For road conditions and speeds (i.e. not 200Mph to zero track pads).
 
Richard B said:
Perhaps someone could post what are the grippiest pads currently available for stock calipers. For road conditions and speeds (i.e. not 200Mph to zero track pads).
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I know that EBC makes pads for OEM Accord calipers (VII & VIII), Green, Red & Yellow for front, only Green for rear. ATR calipers & Acura RL offers more choices.
 
For 7gen OEM setup you can buy Ferodo DS2500 on HTune ( they machine some pads for a different car to fit the Accord ) and for rear also just you must buy the pads for the 6gen ATR which are the same shape as the 7gen ( also the calipers are the same )
OEM disc's with DS2500 all around is more than enough is you ask me.
EBC RedStuff do not work well with MTEC disc's so avoid that combination ( check my post's ), but that disc's work well with some organic pads ( i have ATE ) and for road use is a beauty to have...
Even on 200+km/h to 0 no problems...tested :)
 
Ebc red are not for road use they are track pads and so wont be hot enough to work efficiently on road unless your using the highway as a race track

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I've tried to Edit my first post, but I didn't have Edit option ... ?

New OEM upgrade found:

Upgrade Option 6: 2009-2013 Hyundai Genesis Brembo

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  • Fixed 4 pistons design, 4x42mm (5542mm²)
Rotors:

Use Nissan qashqai in 320*28 disc , or Renault laguna coupé front disc in 320*28 disc

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  • Diam: 320mm, thick: 28mm

Original topic: Brakes Alternative Big brake kit setup - Civinfo
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/wheels-tyres-suspension-brakes/119028-alternative-big-brake-kit-setup.html
 
honda_saj said:
Ebc red are not for road use they are track pads and so wont be hot enough to work efficiently on road unless your using the highway as a race track

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I did not have any problems to keep them warm but they do not brake. I put them in smoke every day, but that's because the material disc/pad combination was bad not because they need temp to work.
However do not use them with MTEC disc's
 
Jan Accord said:
I did not have any problems to keep them warm but they do not brake. I put them in smoke every day, but that's because the material disc/pad combination was bad not because they need temp to work.
However do not use them with MTEC disc's
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It appears they would only be effective on EBC discs, however i have heard on various forums about users complaining that red / yellow pads do not perform well for road use they are ok on track but not road, your case may be different and there may well be incompatibility match with ebc red pads and mtec discs
 
^^as you can read on various forums the opinions about EBC pads are very mixed but still as you mentioned, is not all about the pads but about the combination of materials.
 
Regarding the EBC's ... Last year I upgraded to the EBC grooved and drilled discs with yellow pads on front.
Must say that I am very pleased with this upgrade. Even for normal use, they perform well.
 
^^In my opinion the best combination of disc and pads is from the same manufacturer like you have and thats the reason why they work well.
I made a mistake to mix MTEC with EBC
 
Is option 2 a straight bolt on the the 7th gen 2.2 diesel?

Do you have to have the carriers and discs as well or just caliper swop?
 
Burbleboy said:
Is option 2 a straight bolt on the the 7th gen 2.2 diesel?

Do you have to have the carriers and discs as well or just caliper swop?
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Yes it is, you need calipers, discs & pads.
 
IloveJapan said:
Yes it is, you need calipers, discs & pads.
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Thanks for the info. I have emailed some ebay sellers who are breaking the 8th gen accords but no type s ones being broken up yet
 
The two-piston calipers from Legend are the same as the ATR 6th gen, but the smaller piston will sit on top on the Accord, as they are mounted backwards on the Legend.

I'm running the ATR 6th gen calipers for over an year now, and they're much much better than the original caliper. I'm using them with standard Ferodo Premier pads on OEM discs.
IMO, if you're not racing or going for looks, the other calipers are a bit overkill. I'm not saying they aren't better, but for a standard car not really needed.
There are other options too, Fiat/Alfa/Subaru 4pot brembos with custom brackets, large selection of pads too.
 
IMO, the main problem with ATR calipers is too find parts... It's hard to find a repair kit.

The other calipers, like Honda Pilot, are cheaper & easy to find...
 
IloveJapan said:
IMO, the main problem with ATR calipers is too find parts... It's hard to find a repair kit.

The other calipers, like Honda Pilot, are cheaper & easy to find...
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Agree.

The cost of buying 2nd hand calipers AND carriers is expensive as breakers know their worth. When you buy them, you have added cost of refurbishment as there old calipers no matter how good they are.
 
Hi here,

some update... I found really cheap 4 pots brembo calipers that will fit on Accord hubs: Acura TL-S Brembos:

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/302020715122?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/302020715122?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

According this topic, they will fit but require some modifications...

http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/1st-gen-suspension/57678-tl-type-s-brembos-tsx.html

Need a spacer for the rotor and calipers bolts are bigger...
 
I have purchased some Acura RL calipers for my Accord Tourer exec. Do I need to upgrade my brake cylinders?

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may or may not be useful information but the j30 usdm accord coupe front brakes share their part number with the type r calipers, 45019-S1A-E21. I couldn't for the life of me find anything for the type r here in norway, but I was able to source them for the us accord
 
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