[GuidoCoupeV6]

I know this is a beaten topic and yes I should have searched but am just looking for opinions on what kind (brands) of rotor/pads are good

So whats good for our Accords? Is it worth doing the whole thing versus just the front, versus just the pads etc....

 

[capturefx]

try willwood brake upgrade kits

www.wilwood.com or go to www.tirerack.com for their brembo upgrade kits( hella expensive).

 

[Aviography]

I know this is a beaten topic and yes I should have searched but am just looking for opinions on what kind (brands) of rotor/pads are good

So you haven't searched?

And you street raced an IS?

It doesn't sound like you really "gave up that lifestyle a long time ago", otherwise you wouldn't be bragging about this "win 1 for the Accord" here on DA.

Accord is not a sports car, EBS green stuff has been reported to be a good pad on Accords by FredSVT, you should probably just use that since you have exprienced these pads yourself.

 

[GuidoCoupeV6]

Talk about being a Debbie Downer, how did this post all of sudden get so negative wow... :dunno:

Also the GTI wasn't a sports car either (maybe a sporty hatchback but no sports car) .. and yes I am well aware that the Accord is not one either ....
But who doesn't drive there V6 spiritedly at times?! :naughty:

In no way am I advertising street racing, and in no way was I street racing (i was actually on the highway when I pulled out in front of this guy trying to get stupid to show off in front of his girl). I pulled ahead and never looked back ... never dippin in and out of lanes, never did any illegal maneuvering just plain old straight shot to my next exit ... in the midst i lost the IS ... :lmao:

EBC sounds like a good choice ...
What about rotors? Wilwood is def hella expensive, as is brembo, any less expensive but just as good quality alternatives ...

 

[wizputer]

Quote from another thread:

I recently purchased EBC Slotted/Dimpled + Akebono Street Performance to replace my fronts. It cost $250 shipped.

I've done a lot of highway driving since I've replaced them so I haven't bedded them yet, but so far they are much better than stock. :yes:

Though a note about these rotors which I've read else where, there is a "playing card against bicycle spokes" sound from the slots. I really don't notice the air noise that others also talked about. When braking it does make a "turbo like" whine (kind of). Also, when braking moderately hard to hard, the brake pedal vibrates a little (I assume due to the dimples and/or slots).

 

[Fredsvt]

I'd get EBC Yellowstuff, I have them, great pad. Make sure you do all 4 wheels at once.

When I get money I want to get the EBC Blackdash USR slotted rotors. Just for the fronts.

Also, make sure you have no air in the system, before you do any brake work, try bleeding them. Then come back a few thousand miles later and see if you have air again. I went through this and it had a bad ABS modulator. See the bulletin princess has posted. I think it's 07-045. Honda good-willed it for me. My car had the left rear circuit continuously getting air in it.

Since the part was changed, I've not had to bleed it any more. But I do get some shudder which I think the slotted rotors would help with.

 

[HCF]

I was curious about caliper upgrades. I'm aware of the wilwood.. but it seems possibly a tsx or tl caliper may be slightly larger, and may bolt up. Would be nice to have another "budget" option.

 

[cobra94563]

I would first make sure your stock system is in good shape. Get some good pads and fresh rotors, flush and check the master. It shouldn't be mushy.

I think if you can lock them up (set the ABS off) at will, with the tires you run, you don't need a brake upgrade. You won't stop any faster once the abs is on.

Different story if you are tracking the car. If you do upgrade, bigger calipers + bigger rotors + better tires , will reduce the brake fade and stop faster. I don't know if the cost if worth it to you. Good luck.

 

[sjlee]

Not sure what you mean by "tried to get smart with me merging onto the highway", but don't forget that the Accord is a family sedan... so the brakes aren't really meant for "spirited driving". In fact, I don't think the Accord has ever been known to have good brakes.

 

[cheap_deal]

i got the ebc ultimaxx rotors with the ebc redstuff pads. replaced front and rear. im pretty sure they are much better than stock so far. dont expect it to give the performance of a BBK though. cost me $400 total shipped from autoanything.com

 

[gtspaceii]

www.wilwood.com or go to www.tirerack.com for their brembo upgrade kits( hella expensive).

Not only that, tirerack's brembo BBK is only for the fronts. For 1 grand less, you can get the Wildwood BBK from www.fastbrakes.com and it includes both front and back brakes.

...that is, if you are looking to upgrade to a BBK...

 

[rszappa1]

With that type of driving no wonder the OEM brakes wear out so fast...

 

[gtspaceii]

With that type of driving no wonder the OEM brakes wear out so fast...

I don't drive like 6-Speed does and my brakes still suck with 27K miles. ...you know, that whole vibrating brake issue with warped rotors...as others have said, these Honda brakes are pieces of crap... I can't wait to get myself some new pads and rotors.

 

[Calamity Coyote]

I don't mean to be rude but I think everyone at one time or another has enjoyed their Honda. Isn't that the reason we have Vtec??

Nope, not me. aranoid:aranoid:aranoid:


Shoot, there goes the radar detector again. Better back it down. :lmao:

 

[Aviography]

Yes, I'm sure everyone here drives their 6-speed like they would drive during their driver's exam. Get real. Why would you buy a 6-speed and not have fun with it? I don't mean street racing and getting all crazy, but let's be honest, if you don't like the feeling of being pushed back in you seat, you should sell you car immediately and pick up a bus pass. I don't mean to be rude but I think everyone at one time or another has enjoyed their Honda. Isn't that the reason we have Vtec??

Honda/Acura vehicles, save the S2000, NSX, and the Integra Type R, never had good brakes, not even my Integra GSR had sufficient brakes when it comes down to serious braking.

So I acknolwedge that better brakes are good to have on other Honda vehicles such as the Accords.

And yes I do drive my V6 6-spd spiritly at times, but I watch the situation and (try to) make sure the situation doesn't start to get out of control, i.e. requiring me to brake beyond the ability of both the car and my ability to do so safely, as an excellent saying goes "It's always easier to stay out of a situation, than to have to get out of a situation".

OP's post could easilty left out the "the driver of the Lexus IS was trying to show me off with his girl friend, so I floored it, engaging VTEC and won one for the Accord", then realized he had overcooked his speed when it came time to slow down for the exit.

I know given the same scenario, I would have simply asked for opinions on better brake parts to improve performance, not to extensively decribe why better brakes were needed because of some poor judegement leading to needing better brakes, but that's just me.

 

[Zac0607]

After reading through dozens of threads asking, "what rotors & pads should I put on my Accord" I feel this sub forum needs a single thread. (mods please sticky if you see fit) If you would like to contribute to the thread please post your experiences for the brakes you have used in the following fashion.

1) Rotor type
2) Pad type
3) Braking performance vs. stock
4) Life of setup
5) Would you purchase again & why

I'll start...

 

[Zac0607]

1) Brembro blanks
2) Akebono ProACT Ceramic
3) Less initial bite, slightly less stopping power
4) On car for 40k so far, no rotor warp
5) No, don't like the fact that the rotor hubs rust and the pads don't bite enough for my liking. Very low dusting however.

 

[07AccordEx-L]

This needs to be stickied. I ordered a set of Centric Premium OE replacement rotors with Akebono Street performance pads. I'll post a review when I get these on in a week or so.

 

[t-rd]

1) Centric rotors. The hub and the edge around the rotor itself is coated black. No more rust!
2) Hawk HPS pads
3) More bite than stock, but more dusting. I'd take more bite over dusting any day. Initial bite is smoother than stock.
4) life not sure yet since I just put them on
5) would purchase again

 

[misfit]

can we also discuss upgrades and best ways to go?