Spoon caliper install

[JZ TWINS]

When I was trying to find what it would take to get the Spoon monoblocks to fit our NSX's, I couldnt find any installation info. I hope this helps someone.

The calipers are the Spoon monoblock 45020-MBF-GOO (Accord type R/TSX). The brake pads I used were RSX type S. S2000 pads will work (I was told). Not sure if AP1 or AP2 apply. The brake pad needed to be modified slightly (pad clip needed to be removed). My car is a 99 so my factory rotors work fine.

The dust shield had to be modified for the mounting bracket

Installation is pretty easy.

My wheels ( Dazz Matiz ) needed a 5mm spacer to clear the caliper.

 

[optionfans]

Wat's rotor size? Is it just da stock one?

 

[JZ TWINS]

I added that info to my first post. I just used my factory rotors.

 

[Hapa88]

Caliper looks great! What's the benefit in running these?

 

[type-j]

nice job! would the monoblocks from an s2000 work? i know they are mounted on the opposite side on the s2000 rotor, but does it make a difference if the bleed screw is on the bottom instead of the top?

 

[socalx]

the bleed screw needs to be on the top

 

[JZ TWINS]

While trying to find the correct calipers, I was in contact with Mark at Opak Racing. He told me the rear mounted S2000 calipers were incorrect for the NSX. The pistons in the calipers are in different configurations for front/rear mounted calipers.

 

[socold57]

will these clear stock na2 nsx wheels?

so what do wee use for the rear s2000?

if say we wanted to run spoon front and rear

 

[JZ TWINS]

I will answer a couple of questions......

My Dazz wheels have a 37mm offset. The wheels cleared the stock calipers without the spacer. The caliper bracket will come with the calipers.

I am not sure if they will clear NA2 wheels as I don't have any to test out. I also did not change my rear pads. I couldnt find rear Spoon pads for the NSX.

Thank you

 

[CLEANSX]

Thanks for the advice on Spoon! Just wish they made rears!

I love my NSX, but I have been offered to sell so many times recently!

 

[JZ TWINS]

Glad I could help. They look great with silverstone.


A rolling pic

 

[xxacuramadnessxx]

wow it looks super nice dude thanks for the info just might look into this instead of getting a brembo calipers

 

[Formula93]

Caliper looks great! What's the benefit in running these?

The monoblocks are undoubtedly lighter than the OE calipers.

Do the Spoon calipers provide and superior clamping force?

 

[fenixv8]

I had these calipers on my S2000 and used them for track duty. They save some weight and do provide a nicer brake pedal feel for street driving and track days.

I too am wondering what size spacer will be necessary if any for 2002+ oem 17inch front rim.

 

[L_RAO]

fenix,

Ask kuni (prime member)...he has the Spoon calipers as well as the '02 OEM wheels...

 

[fenixv8]

Thank you. I'll shoot him a PM

 

[socold57]

how much bigger are these compared to na1 or na2 calipers

 

[JZ TWINS]

My car is at the shop so I cant measure but here are some pics for reference.

 

[socold57]

this was installed on a na2 brakes correct?

what you gonna do about the rears? just paint match it?

 

[JZ TWINS]

These were NA2. I am not going to worry about the rears as I have thought about going a new route with a new BBK

 

[itrsteve]

Caliper looks great! What's the benefit in running these?

Marginally better modulation. NSX brakes are awesome from the factory, they just lack bling.

 

[socold57]

New bbk all around ?

 

[NSX1145]

nice job! would the monoblocks from an s2000 work? i know they are mounted on the opposite side on the s2000 rotor, but does it make a difference if the bleed screw is on the bottom instead of the top?

Should, just flip the caliper on opposite sides so the bleed screw is on top.

Turns out the brackets are same from accord, s2000, prelude and odyssey on most of the early models so any of those BBK could also bolt up to NSX...

 

[ALwAyS4SaLe]

Should, just flip the caliper on opposite sides so the bleed screw is on top.

Turns out the brackets are same from accord, s2000, prelude and odyssey on most of the early models so any of those BBK could also bolt up to NSX...

is this confirmed?

 

[foundry3]

I can confirm NSX brakes fit my Prelude mount bracket.

A great resource for this is Bryan @ Fastbrakes, he know's just about every Honda/Acura interchangeable fitment possible off the top off his head including what mods are necessary to achieve it.