Let's face it, stopping power is just as important as acceleration - and all the power upgrades in the world are useless if you can't stop the damn thing!
I tried everything to improve the braking power on my Accord including uprated discs/pads, changing fluid etc. But the car was always missing that something which would inspirce confidence in braking.
After trusted advice from friends in the Accord community, I bit the bullet and sourced some Accord Type R calipers from a late 2002 Accord Type R.
It's a little known fact, but although the Accord Type R is based on the 6th gen - the bolt mounting pattern is the same, and as long as you get the carrier with the caliper - it's a direct fit!
The advantage of the new caliper is obvious. The existing 7th gen caliper is a single piston design, wheras the ATR caliper is a twin piston setup made by Nissin.
My calipers looked to be in good condition and the piston movement was good, but just to be sure, I sourced a new seal kit and set about refurbishing them.
This is how they turned up, brake hose still attached.
First thing to do is split the caliper from the carrier - just remove the retaining bolts, easy peasy.
Use a standard 12v compressor (tyre inflator) to blow the pistons out - BE CAREFUL, do not move your hands or fingers in the way of the piston as it can come out with force:
Wire brush and plenty of brake cleaner and good old fashioned elbow grease. A lick (couple of licks actually) of high temperature resistant paint - I used Tetrosyl Engine Lacquer.
I tried everything to improve the braking power on my Accord including uprated discs/pads, changing fluid etc. But the car was always missing that something which would inspirce confidence in braking.
After trusted advice from friends in the Accord community, I bit the bullet and sourced some Accord Type R calipers from a late 2002 Accord Type R.
It's a little known fact, but although the Accord Type R is based on the 6th gen - the bolt mounting pattern is the same, and as long as you get the carrier with the caliper - it's a direct fit!
The advantage of the new caliper is obvious. The existing 7th gen caliper is a single piston design, wheras the ATR caliper is a twin piston setup made by Nissin.
My calipers looked to be in good condition and the piston movement was good, but just to be sure, I sourced a new seal kit and set about refurbishing them.
This is how they turned up, brake hose still attached.
First thing to do is split the caliper from the carrier - just remove the retaining bolts, easy peasy.
Use a standard 12v compressor (tyre inflator) to blow the pistons out - BE CAREFUL, do not move your hands or fingers in the way of the piston as it can come out with force:
Wire brush and plenty of brake cleaner and good old fashioned elbow grease. A lick (couple of licks actually) of high temperature resistant paint - I used Tetrosyl Engine Lacquer.