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Here is a link from fastbrakes.com, just wondering if anyone has tried this mod yet, or heard of anyone that has.

http://fastbrakes.com/shop/product_info ... ts_id=2062 (http://fastbrakes.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=28_73&products_id=2062)

LOL, I made the first set and posted pics on V6P, the next day they had thier kit listed on thier website, wonder where they got the idea.

You sir have PM.

The link isn't working for me. They might have taken it down. The only thing they have listed for or cars are Wilwood brakes.

lol someone jacked ur idea ^^ anyways how those RL caliper working for you?

I am thinking about this upgrade. Not sure which year RL calipers to get though.

I believe it's 2006 - 2008 but, Paul would know better than I would

is this mod similar to the legend gs mod? will we need the rotors and brackets in addition to the calipers?

I believe that Cham has an aftermarket BBK for the TL on his car right now.  I'll have to confirm this the next time I talk to him.

Yes this will require brackets, calipers, and rotors.

MOAR!!

hmmm... parts list? maybe i can do this one instead of the legend brakes (no one from my list can get me the left caliper :( )

They're about $357 each, new. A bit expensive but probably worth it given they are OEM quality.

Maybe we can get Paul to Fab some brackets for a small group of us. Paul if you could please chime in, and give us a parts list sense you have done this before. I would really rather give you the money than anyone else.

Paul sent me a quote via PM for brackets and all required hardware. The price is not bad, I just need to factor in caliper, rotor, and pad costs. Might equal to the price of an aftermarket big brake kit.

The costs are about the same a a wilwood kit, but the RL calipers are much beefier as well as the rotors being rotora 12.8"

i saw some calipers on xl last night for <200. came with pads.

I have the Rotora BBK on my car, the rotors really are great, I love my kit.

Looks like fastbrakes removed that item. I wonder what happened.

they couldnt really get it 2 work, it didnt fit right

they were using 350z rotors which were 2 thick u couldnt fit the caliper once the pads were on there

Ahhhhh. Scumbags

paul installed the RL's on my car... theyre working well.. i paired them to rotora 13" rotors.

i picked up the calipers for 200 shipped on ebay.. grinded off the acura logo and powdercoated them, then picked up EBC yellowstuff pads. so far so good!

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x40/kairajan/DSC_0171.jpg)
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i believe paul still has the caliper bracket measurements for anyone looking to go this route

Looks good.  Makes me want to ditch my Legend calipers and get these instead.

Just an update on this one.  I ended up getting the RL calipers Adi had and the brackets Paul made for him.  I have the exact same set up as kSchwiggy has.  Problem is that they don't clear my wheels.  I had to take them off and put my Legend calipers and rotors back on so I could drive my car.  It looks like I will need to get spacers for the spokes of my Buddy Club's.  I'm also going to sell my TL's since the diameter is too small to clear the calipers.

yum...this is in my future :)

Tim what rotors did you end up going with?  I'm thinking about ditching my wilwood kit for these.  Nothing but problems with the wilwood kit so far.

Pretty sure Tim's Rotors are Rotora. RL calipers on Tim's car looking SICK! I saw them Saturday night they are fucking huge!

Sorry to hear that man.  I know Paul has the Willwood kit and likes it.  I have the Rotora rotors (don't know the part numbers or fittment off hand).  I'm not really into the slotted design and will end up replacing the rotors with blanks when I have time to research and find some. 

Do you know what size they are? 

Paul's wilwood kit is much better then mine.  His came with the older larger caliper where as mine came with the newer slimmer calipers which are a POS.  Plus he had his own mounting bracket whereas I had to use the shitty one Fastbrakes sent me and 6-8 spacers to get it to fit.  The front rotors just warped and that is the last straw for me.  If anyone sees a pair of 05+ RL calipers on ebay for cheap, let me know!

It seems that the calipers are solid, but the brackets and rotors suck.  I'd consider bringing your business to Paul since he's local enough to you.  I'm sure he could machine a better mounting bracket for you and could give you a good suggestion on better rotors.  He's a good resource to have locally.  You may end up saving a few bucks keeping your calipers and just getting better components to compliment them. 

He actually installed my Wilwood BBK.  I was going to have him build me a custom mount to replace the shitty one that came in the kit but recently my drivers side caliper started making this creaking noise whenever I press the brake.  Then my rotors warped.  I kinda just want to get rid of it all and start over with the RL kit but who knows. 

creaking noise could be because the shitty bracket is moving.

Yeah.  I would side with Mike on that one too.  My point is that you could probably save a few dollars by keeping your calipers and maybe even rebuilding them if they are messed up.  You're still going to end up replacing your rotors and bracket anyway.  I know that Willwood makes good stuff, so don't let the quality of the fastbrakes components sway your decision and empty your wallet.

My friend selling his RL calipers on acurazine.

Awww damn.  Already found a pair. 

Tim do you have a picture of your new setup?  Did you shave off the ACURA logo and/or powder coat them? 

The Acura logo is shaved off, but mine were painted.  I'll try to post pics when I have time. 

Hey Guys I happened to secure an 05+ RL brake kit. The thing is I was going to put them on my civic, It has the fastbrakes kit w/ it. I know this kit was made to fit civics 88-00, but I'll have to run a 15-20mm spacer to have them clear the rim I have chosen to use. So instead of selling them, I now, would like to know

where can I get this bracket & rotor to fit our accord?

I am looking for potentially this biggest rotor slotted & dimpled/just slotted?

any help would be appreciated.

TIA,
Joel

Paul can make you the Bracket (NVA_AV6) not sure about the rotors.

Awesome I Pm'd him! Thanks Mike.

12.8 inch rotora rotors is what Paul said else where in this thread.

I believe my kit has the 13" rotors.

I kinda figured they might work. I read this thread then I talked to Fastbrakes today and they mentioned that unless I had a 2pc rotor things would not line up properly. So my question is can someone measure the Rotara rotor thickness?

Again TIA,
Joel

If you want my advice, I would pay Paul to machine the brackets for you and then get whatever rotors he suggests.  My brackets were made by Paul and they're perfect.

Yeah still waiting on this Paul's reply.

Just be patient.  He's a very busy guy.  I know he'll get back to you as soon as he can. 

Paul recommends '05 350z /w Brembo rotors.   His milling machine is down right now so it may be a bit till he can make the brackets, still waiting on mine to be made.

http://store.excelerateperformance.com/rotora/rotora_brake_rotors_slotted/r420762s/i-90407.aspx
http://store.excelerateperformance.com/rotora/rotora_brake_rotors_slotted/r420761s/i-97028.aspx

Those are the ones I got.  $250 shipped with coupon code.  

Yes sir! I understand! Paul did reply.....so Hopefully I can stack some more money, and get the brackets from him & rotors online  to implement my calipers too!

No can I add a topic here? what are you guys doing for the rear upgrade? and is anyone changing master cylinders or any other components when upgrading?


-Joel

I suggest getting Paul's rear BBK upgrade bracket. It extends your stock caliper, and you use the 03 Honda Pilot 12.2 rotors and whatever pads you want. Going with just a front BBK should be OK on your master but doing a rear BBK as well is overkill on your master and brake booster.

Well my original plan was to go 11.3" In the rear iirc. If I were to choose both is there an upgrade to either BB or Mstr Cyl?

edit: damn Iphone posts

I actually have the RL's in the front and Pilot rotors in the rear.  So far I've been okay, but it's only been about 6 weeks.  I haven't upgraded the master cylinder or booster yet.  I haven't heard of anyone else changing out their master cylinder or booster yet.  What are other guys using Thien?

I've have my Wilwood kit in the front and Pilot rotors in the rear for almost a year with no need to upgrade anything...

Alright.... I was just curious and potentially over planning. I'd rather be prepared than be caught off guard.

a little behind the time curve but I ordered my brackets today from Paul. He said he'd ship monday! SO ECSTATIC! I'll buy rotors after a successful test fit.

You going to do the rear big brake upgrade too? 

got my RL break setup on..now i need to tackle the rear with the pilot rotors and the relocating bracket for the stock calipers...the RL's feel so good....well worth the $$$

In the future, I wish I was made of dough and could splurge like that. hehe How much does the rear run all said and done out the door?

I did mine all at once and got the kit from someone second hand that changed his mind on installing it.  I know the rear rotors aren't that much if you don't get super expensive "racing" rotors.  I think Paul's brackets are like $120.  My guess is that you can do the rear upgrade for around $200.  I wish I was made of money too.  That would change a lot of things for me.

No I loved slotted rears though! My fronts will be slotted, so if this kit clears my wheels I will proceed, If not gotta go another route. After the front success I will save for the rear & slotted rotors.

I did my rear setup for about $300.

Paul's bracket - $135 shipped
EBC Red Stuff - $65 shipped
Pilot Rear Rotors (blanks)- $40 with tax
Techna Fit SS Lines - $60 shipped

I was supposed to have my RL kit installed this weekend but ran into a problem with the brake lines.  Hopefully it will be put on next weekend.

ahh good to know!  ;)

Got my brackets yesterday! WOOT WOOT! Now my question is where are you guys putting the spacers/ washers?

you have to space the bracket from the knukle and also space the caliper from the brackets using the washers the brackets come with...you should have four washers for each side,two to space the bracket and two to space the calipers from the bracket.. 

Hmmm maybe this is a revised design?

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^^ those are the same brackets i have..you have to space them with the washers they come with..

This is all they came w/ that's why I am asking if they are different, your speaking of 4 washers........ As this kit is pictured is how it arrived. 2pcs washer bright silver for bracket spacing, and 4 pcs  black washer for caliper caliper spacing. Correct?

yeah, you're good to go!!

THNAKS! Now I need to fix my damn jack for R&D LOL

Should have mine installed tomorrow...hopefully...

It's pretty cake to do.  GL with the install. 

looks ill be doing this soon. anybody wants my GS set up?

got calipers today, need to clean them and i guess paint them while they are off the car or maybe powdercoat them. got 2 pairs of calipers if somebody wants second pair

How Much?

I'd say get them powder coated.  Mine have held up really good so far. 

hmm, first have to figure out problem with wheels, then will see what to do. maybe more work for Paul once i need my 105K maintenance done

found more info on calipers
here are RL which looks like all pistons are same size
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Projects/legend%20GS%20calipers/RL%20calipers/14140096.jpg)
TL-S brembos looks like have different size pistons like GS calipers, one smaller and one bigger
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/sy272004/Projects/legend%20GS%20calipers/RL%20calipers/14140084.jpg)

got another set of RL calipers if somebody interested