Honda Prelude UK

knightmare · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:25 pm Post subject:

I got halfords own, bit dusty but then i have black diamond grilled and drove discs. Can lock up the fronts at 100 + . They work very well.

paul

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'93 bb3 (jan 2008) Now broken and scrapped
'96 bb1 (march 2008) Sold
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cford · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 11:40 am Post subject:

Over the years I've used a lot of different pads and disks types including the big 330mm grooved disks. Always suffered from a spongy pedal when the brakes got hot on a track day and always ended up with warped disks.

After advice from Dino I tried some good quality blank disks and Hawk HP+ pads. Also changed the brake fluid to racing fluid. The results were amazing and this is without doubt the best setup I've ever had for both track and road.

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1994 JDM Silver Prelude SI: Cupholder, Flare, 2WS, 17s, lowered allround. Controlled Vtec with Aussie box. Track regular at Llandow.

Merlin · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:37 am Post subject:

After reading peoples opinions and experiences, im thinking of trying the Nissin pads or Hawk Pads.

I know Hawks are popular in the US, I see them raving about them on the US forums. Is there a UK supplier that stock for the Prelude?

Where would be the best place to get Nissin pads, cheers. I may use these for the back if they dont generate much dust.

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1997 Black 2.2 VTI – Sold

MaDMaXX · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:50 am Post subject:

The rear brakes won't generate much dust anyway as they're not used for serious stopping. Nissin is a sub company of Honda, so a Honda dealer or maybe ebay for the pads.

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Merlin · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 3:34 pm Post subject:

My Nippon pads are generating more dust than the old pads that were on the car. I will have a look on ebay first I suppose.

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1997 Black 2.2 VTI – Sold

crees22 · Log book in the post Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 27

Im getting some red stuff brakes fitted 2moro.

1 question - is it normal to have a clip on only one single pad at the front and one clip on a pad at the rear? When i say clip, its a bit of metal that sticks out somewhat. Not sure what they are for!!

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Pushki77 · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:27 pm Post subject:

They are the wear indicators.
They will squeal when the pads are low.

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crees22 · Log book in the post Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 27

ah right! How comes not all 8 pads in total have them tho, only got 2 with clips i think.

Ta for the info

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Pushki77 · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:55 pm Post subject:

You only need one indicator per wheel, so four in total.
I've only done my rear set so far, but I think the fronts should have wear indicators on them also.
I don't know why you've only got two. Maybe because they're after-market. Confused

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MaDMaXX · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:17 pm Post subject:

Yup, you should have a wear indicator on each wheel, if you've not, you've got the wrong pads, ie. two outside pads.

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Pushki77 · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:30 pm Post subject:

crees22 wrote:

How comes not all 8 pads in total have them tho, only got 2 with clips i think.

Thinking about it, if you have only one indicator on the front and one on the back it shouldn't be a problem.
They are replaced in pairs, so if the one on the back starts squealing you'd replace both.

Could be inconvenient if you had one sticky caliper though. Sad

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crees22 · Log book in the post Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 27

Well i will soon see! In the garage now so hopefuly wont get to early phonecall saying they have hit problems! Was gonna do the pads myself but had a list of a few bits that needed doing so took the easy option Smile

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nitin_s1 · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:14 am Post subject:

Pushki77 wrote:

They are the wear indicators.
They will squeal when the pads are low.

Ohh so thats what the squealing was about.. Embarassed

I had the sqealing for a week now... Embarassed

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crees22 · Log book in the post Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 27

Well they are on!! the 2 clips was obviously adequate as they didnt mention it when i picked up the car. I must say, the new brakes feel lush! They seem to be real responsive. Want to try them out proper tonight as yesterday didnt want to put my dad through the windscreen!

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vtecmike · M.O.T Fail Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 78 Location: france

where can i get hawk pads from? cheers