Brake upgrade - do CRV twin piston calipers fit?

[joelonghair]

Hi, I am looking to upgrade the front brakes on my Honda Accord.

It is a 2007 Asian market 2.4 currently fitted with original 280mm x 25mm brake discs and single piston Nissin CL17-C calipers.

I have read a couple of threads on here that detail possible upgrades but the threads were quite old so not sure if better options are available?

I was wondering whether the calipers from a 2008 CRV could work? They are twin piston and use 293mm disc, caliper model number 13CLT. From what I can tell the mounting holes are the same distance but slightly larger so some work is needed.

My other option is to use the calipers and discs from a Honda Inspire (JDM Accord). They use 300mmx28mm discs and 17CL16VN single piston calipers. I think the caliper is basically the same as what I have already so not sure if braking will be much improved?

Or any better options?

 

[mlkehunt]

yeah they'll fit, but bolt size may be different despite pattern being identical, and the bracket may be offset differently requiring a spacer behind the disc, or washers between the bracket and dog leg - depending on which way it is offset

the brakes thread is still relevant and mostly up to date in later pages, but there's a lot of reading involved and you still have to do your own parts catalogue detective work