How To: Acura Legend GS Sedan Dual Piston Caliper Swap

[Jeff Likes Bagels]

Now I just need something to do with the Akebono pads so I can get different ones. Craigslist maybe?

[Mike]

You can try but, personally I wouldn't buy used pads, and finding someone that would want brake pads for a 94 -95 acura legend GS might be difficult also.

[striktlyaccord]

I should have my reconditioned Legend GS sedan calipers in my possession within a few days (thanks Paul).  Can anyone recommend a good pad/rotor combination for this setup?  Right now on my Accord I've had Hawk HPS pads/Brembo blanks for God knows how long, and they've done pretty well except for brake dust and squeal.  I know... we already have a pad/rotor thread, but I didn't see much for the Legend calipers in there.  If this is a duplicate thread, mods, point me in the right direction and delete this!

I also need a recommendation for brake caliper and rotor paint kits.  I have some projects on the to-do list, and in the past I've used the G2 brush-on kits, which work well, but for the price the paint doesn't seem to hold up for long.  Any cheaper off the shelf kits or spray cans?

[timot_one]

This topic would apply in that thread too Dave.  For the record, I was happy with my Brembo blank rotors and Brembo Sport Pads.  I'm not sure about the quality of the Brembo stuff now though.

[Jeff Likes Bagels]

I've got Hawk HPS pads in my legend rotors, and they're pretty nice. They don't have as much initial pedal grip, but if you mash it, they'll stop.

[Mike]

Should have had Paul powder coat them....

[striktlyaccord]

Tim - Yeh, I can check out that thread too.  I've been pretty happy with my Brembo/Hawk setup, but from what I've heard, Brembo quality has slipped in recent years.  I'm tempted to get something slotted or J-grooved though. 

Jeff - What brand/style rotor are you running?

Mike - I had Paul powdercoat the calipers nice nice, but I didn't think about the rotors (which I haven't purchased yet).

[Jeff Likes Bagels]

Sorry, I meant to say legend calipers in my previous post. I've got the Legend GS calipers, Centric CTEK legend GS blank rotors, and the Hawk HPS pads up front.

[striktlyaccord]

What'd you use to paint your rotor hubs black?

[Mike]

Silly rabbit get rotors with black hubs!

http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A3865A0A0A3051228.aspx

[Jeff Likes Bagels]

I forgot what brand it is, but I used a caliper spray paint. I think Ken told me to stay away from Duplicolor, so it's some other brand.

[striktlyaccord]

Mike - Good point lol.

Jeff - Thanks Jeff.  Funny this is, all you find in any auto parts store is Dupli Color kits and cans haha.  I wonder if other high-heat engine or enamel-type paints work well on brake parts?

[Jeff Likes Bagels]

Well, the hub on my rotors are holding up so far, but the outer edges have completely rusted. I would say that caliper paint (I think it withstands 2000F or some crazy number) would be better for the job.

Even with the rust on the outside, it looks a lot better because the hub isn't completely covered in rust, lol.

[Mike]

Mike - Good point lol.

Jeff - Thanks Jeff.  Funny this is, all you find in any auto parts store is Dupli Color kits and cans haha.  I wonder if other high-heat engine or enamel-type paints work well on brake parts?

I had a chip in one of my Powder Coated Calipers awhile back and Paul suggested High Temp Engine Paint.

[CrackerTeg]

VHT is a good brand with regards to high temp paint.