The front big brake kit is worth it especially if you can find the calipers for a deal. The rear, I did not know you could upgrade with the Accord setup. I'm going to see if I can do that too. Great video. Very helpful
Great video, I completely forgot about the accord hybrid upgrade option, am going to use that on mine. btw I noticed your trunk was a little up on the left side, there's a little rubber knob under the trunk lid that sets how high it sits. Easy fix, and it blew my mind when I figured out you can do that.
I just got a CW2 sportwagon, looking into doing this on it!! Thanks for the vid. Are there any downsides to having to remove the dustshield? Just more brake dust everywhere im guessing right?
I did the TL type S spindles with calipers and rotors. Pedal has lots of travel before it bites and feels soft. I'm planning to install the TL type S brake master cylinder. Any thoughts on this and what I might need besides the BMC? I know the fg2 guys bolt on but have to use a m12 to m10 adapter for the brake lines. You should do that upgrade too so I know what I'm getting myself into.
I had read a lot of people having issues with a soft pedal after swapping out the calipers so I tried to minimize the fluid loss as much as possible. I depressed the brake pedal with a 2x4 (and unplugged the rear brake lights) so the fluid wouldn't leak out of the BMC while swapping the calipers and i think this was critical. Once all back together i did a quick bleed of the calipers and the pedal feel was identical to the old setup.
The pads and the steel braided lines are from the RL. I had the hardlines that go into the caliper so i could use RL brake lines. If you don't have those you can use the TSX brake lines with the banjo bolt.
No real issues to report. The pads squeak a little when I first get into breaking but I’m not to sure what’s causing it and there’s a bit of brake dust coming off of them. Other than that they stop great.
Hi, very informative video. I have only one question. What is the with and the offset of the weels that you are using, and are you still using the 17s. Really like tha idea for the rear rotors. Im trying to upgrade the brakes of my 2004 accord tourer, its a heavy car and definitely needs it.
How’s the RL caliper clearance with the wheels? Think they’ll clear the 18” accord sports with a 10mm spacer? With the spacer it works it to +45mm offset
18s should probably fit. I have the base TL wheels which are 17x8 +45 and they just barely clear with out any spacers. The stock TSX wheels would have needed spacers.
Does the entire surface area of the pad make contact with the rotor? Or is there overhang? Also if you’re local in SoCal I’d love to see if my Mugen GPs will clear those calipers.
Yes all of the pad contacts the rotor. No overhang or unused rotor. I’m in Norcal so can’t help you there but likely it should fit your wheels and if not a small spacer would likely allow enough clearance. What’s your wheel specs?
@@MrMike8300 Mugen GP runs 18x7.5 +48. I originally wanted to do the DC5 R calipers but impossible to find a decent set stateside that aren’t beat to crap.
@@alvintsang2024 18 inch the barrel should clear no problem. +48 the back of the face might be an issue but nothing some spacers can't fix. The RL calipers are a nice budget option and there's lots of them out there!
@@MrMike8300 yeah I tried test fitting the GP on a TSX with the TL-S Brembos. The spokes of the GP concave inwards toward the hub so it hit the caliper. I reckoned I’ll need a 15mm spacer with the TL-S Brembo Looking for a caliper option where I do run a spacer it’ll be without having to deal with extended studs so 5mm or less
Great video. Seen a couple big break upgrade vids, one for TL type S, guy swapped whole control arm setup and everything. This seems way more simple, and RL brakes prob cheaper than TL type S. What factory wheel is that?
I think they were just the OEM wheels for the updated 3rd gen TL, 07-08. Might have been an optional wheel, but I know for sure they originally came on the TL.
@@InvaderNate yes sir, ended up tracking them down. But you know how it goes planning a build, change your mind 100 times 😆. But still making sure they’ll fit the big brake kit. But the more i look up go fast mods, the more i just want to go faster cheaper with a liter bike, and just keep the tsx clean as a runaround.
The TL wheels are 17x8 +45 I believe. Tires are 245/40/17s. Lowered about 2.5 inches on Fortune Auto 500 coilovers. I haven’t modified the fenders at all and it only rubs occasionally.
Will this same setup work with the 2nd gen tsx(cu2)? For the back so original tsx calipers and pads, just accord hybrid rotors and caliper brackets? Original tsx wheels will clear?
I’m not familiar with the BBK options for the CU2. Best bet is to check with the Fast Brakes guy. The larger rears fit with the factory wheels no problem.
The front big brake kit is worth it especially if you can find the calipers for a deal. The rear, I did not know you could upgrade with the Accord setup. I'm going to see if I can do that too. Great video. Very helpful
That is so sick bro! I definitely want to do this to my tsx in the future!
Great video, I completely forgot about the accord hybrid upgrade option, am going to use that on mine. btw I noticed your trunk was a little up on the left side, there's a little rubber knob under the trunk lid that sets how high it sits. Easy fix, and it blew my mind when I figured out you can do that.
Good call!
Awesome I definitely needed this.
Maybe you should sell a kit 🤔just my opinion
Sick can’t wait to upgrade mine
The TSX and the 8th Gen Civic Si are very similar I believe they both have the same motor, I wonder if this setup would work for my Si…
Check Fastbrakes. They have a 12.8 kit for 8th gen Civic with RL calipers.
I just got a CW2 sportwagon, looking into doing this on it!! Thanks for the vid. Are there any downsides to having to remove the dustshield? Just more brake dust everywhere im guessing right?
I did the TL type S spindles with calipers and rotors. Pedal has lots of travel before it bites and feels soft. I'm planning to install the TL type S brake master cylinder. Any thoughts on this and what I might need besides the BMC? I know the fg2 guys bolt on but have to use a m12 to m10 adapter for the brake lines. You should do that upgrade too so I know what I'm getting myself into.
I had read a lot of people having issues with a soft pedal after swapping out the calipers so I tried to minimize the fluid loss as much as possible. I depressed the brake pedal with a 2x4 (and unplugged the rear brake lights) so the fluid wouldn't leak out of the BMC while swapping the calipers and i think this was critical. Once all back together i did a quick bleed of the calipers and the pedal feel was identical to the old setup.
So Rotors, brake pads, and steel braided lines are from the 350z
The pads and the steel braided lines are from the RL. I had the hardlines that go into the caliper so i could use RL brake lines. If you don't have those you can use the TSX brake lines with the banjo bolt.
Hi Mike, Any issues with this setup? would you do it again?
No real issues to report. The pads squeak a little when I first get into breaking but I’m not to sure what’s causing it and there’s a bit of brake dust coming off of them. Other than that they stop great.
Hi, very informative video. I have only one question. What is the with and the offset of the weels that you are using, and are you still using the 17s. Really like tha idea for the rear rotors. Im trying to upgrade the brakes of my 2004 accord tourer, its a heavy car and definitely needs it.
The wheels are 17x8 and +40 I believe. 245/40 tires which are pretty wide so the fitment is pretty tight.
How’s the RL caliper clearance with the wheels? Think they’ll clear the 18” accord sports with a 10mm spacer? With the spacer it works it to +45mm offset
18s should probably fit. I have the base TL wheels which are 17x8 +45 and they just barely clear with out any spacers. The stock TSX wheels would have needed spacers.
Does the entire surface area of the pad make contact with the rotor? Or is there overhang? Also if you’re local in SoCal I’d love to see if my Mugen GPs will clear those calipers.
Yes all of the pad contacts the rotor. No overhang or unused rotor. I’m in Norcal so can’t help you there but likely it should fit your wheels and if not a small spacer would likely allow enough clearance. What’s your wheel specs?
@@MrMike8300 Mugen GP runs 18x7.5 +48. I originally wanted to do the DC5 R calipers but impossible to find a decent set stateside that aren’t beat to crap.
@@alvintsang2024 18 inch the barrel should clear no problem. +48 the back of the face might be an issue but nothing some spacers can't fix. The RL calipers are a nice budget option and there's lots of them out there!
@@MrMike8300 yeah I tried test fitting the GP on a TSX with the TL-S Brembos. The spokes of the GP concave inwards toward the hub so it hit the caliper. I reckoned I’ll need a 15mm spacer with the TL-S Brembo
Looking for a caliper option where I do run a spacer it’ll be without having to deal with extended studs so 5mm or less
Great video. Seen a couple big break upgrade vids, one for TL type S, guy swapped whole control arm setup and everything. This seems way more simple, and RL brakes prob cheaper than TL type S. What factory wheel is that?
I think they were just the OEM wheels for the updated 3rd gen TL, 07-08. Might have been an optional wheel, but I know for sure they originally came on the TL.
@@InvaderNate yes sir, ended up tracking them down. But you know how it goes planning a build, change your mind 100 times 😆. But still making sure they’ll fit the big brake kit. But the more i look up go fast mods, the more i just want to go faster cheaper with a liter bike, and just keep the tsx clean as a runaround.
Wheels are the 07-08 TL base wheels.
Was it difficult to remove the rear dust shields? What did you use?
how did you clean your calipers? they look brand new from factory!
Just brake cleaner and a brush!
@@MrMike8300 nylon brush or metal brush?
Nylon
Hey boss, what are your suspension/ wheel specs? I have the same TL wheels on my TSX but its very high right now. I'd love to have fitment like yours!
The TL wheels are 17x8 +45 I believe. Tires are 245/40/17s. Lowered about 2.5 inches on Fortune Auto 500 coilovers. I haven’t modified the fenders at all and it only rubs occasionally.
Will this same setup work with the 2nd gen tsx(cu2)? For the back so original tsx calipers and pads, just accord hybrid rotors and caliper brackets? Original tsx wheels will clear?
I’m not familiar with the BBK options for the CU2. Best bet is to check with the Fast Brakes guy. The larger rears fit with the factory wheels no problem.
Can you please confirm what year Accord Hybrid model are the rear calliper mounts off?? Thanks
05-07 Accord Hybrid I believe.
Does the stock tsx wheel need a spacer after ?
yes you would need spacer, something like 20mm+. tl/tl type s rims fit without any spacers.
Stock wheels definable would need a pretty wide spacer.
Anyone know if this conversion would work on a 2016 Acura ILX?
what wheels are those that fit the bbk
They are the 2007-2008 Acura TL base wheels.
where you get that caliper bracket kit ??? have link??
It's the Fat Four Customs brackets. fatfourcustoms.com/shop/brake-caliper-bracket-v1/
@@MrMike8300 centric ring link?
@@paisasconpistolas www.fastbrakes.com/default.asp Email them. They will sell you just the rings if you need them.