Honda no longer carries normal wear/tear parts???

[theman1990]

So I was just informed by Mark at Dali Racing that Honda no longer makes rear brake caliper rebuild kits for 94-96 models. WTF are we supposed to do if we need to rebuild them (like I do). I know 97+ is different. What about 91-93?

What about other normal parts? This seems to me that it could be a problem... What happened to the "30 year lifespan support!"

Seriously, what can I do for the rear calipers. I KNOW a BBK kit would be greaaaaaaaaat but I can't afford it. Ideas? Other manufacturers?

 

[PhiAlpha44]

Start stepping up to aftermarket parts. What's the worst that could happen? You end up with better brakes?

 

[RON98]

who needs rear brakes, the front does 90% of the braking anyways. :biggrin:

 

[davidf]

Check with Napa on reman calipers.

 

[theman1990]

Again, i can't afford to upgrade...

If someone reman's, surely the get new rubber from someone!!

 

[BD]

Did you call a dealership to confirm the story?

 

[John McCain Racing]

Mark might not have them, but I'm sure a dealer does!!!:biggrin:

 

[theman1990]

Not yet.... He's been good about getting me everything else I order even if it takes a few shipments, so I saw no reason to doubt...

He said the dealer he gets them from told him they were discontinued...

 

[csmeance]

call up tim @ hondacuraworld.com, he seems to be able to get his hands on almost every acura/honda part out there.

 

[davidf]

If all else fails you might pm Ravi@umbrella about some good used ones. Just an option if you have no luck.

 

[NSXDreamer2]

I had great experience with a local caliper rebuilder, he does a great job. http://www.goldlinebrakes.com/ I'm sure you could find someone in your local area too, if not send your calipers to him!

 

[Jetpilot3]

call up tim @ hondacuraworld.com, he seems to be able to get his hands on almost every acura/honda part out there.

+1 Tims the man!

Tel: 1-888-729-5257

 

[theman1990]

Yah I just talked to the dealer and it has in fact been discontinued....

I'm wanting to powdercoat mine, hence the need for the kit. Guess I'll have to try those guys or give it up...

 

[Ben]

Are replacement calipers still available from the dealer?

 

[Racerxjling]

Try to source newer gen rear calipers from another prime member that did a BBK.

Jeff

 

[theman1990]

I can't afford to buy new calipers just to tear them apart so i can powdercoat them... Oh well... we'll see!!

 

[Larry Bastanza]

The next step is to look at the 1991-93 part listing and see if you can order the "Kit" as individual parts. In the early years (1991-93) there was no "Kit",only individual parts. I suspect you can still get the parts separately.

I will check on Monday.

Regards,
LarryB

 

[theman1990]

Are the pistons the same size as the 96? I know the 97+ are different...

 

[steveny]

buy 2 pairs of vice grips and clamp off the rear lines. :biggrin:

 

[Larry Bastanza]

Are the pistons the same size as the 96? I know the 97+ are different...

I believe 1991-96 have the same size pistons.

LarryB

 

[warrenw]

Honda doen't build those brakes. They are by Nissin Brake. There should be a cross reference of parts for the pieces you are looking for. (somewhere)

 

[Larry Bastanza]

The next step is to look at the 1991-93 part listing and see if you can order the "Kit" as individual parts. In the early years (1991-93) there was no "Kit",only individual parts. I suspect you can still get the parts separately.

I will check on Monday.

Regards,
LarryB

The 1991-93 individual parts for the rear caliper are still available. See here:

http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org...omp=List All&vinnoT=&trim=&trans=&view=normal

If you look at this parts blowup you will see the rebuild kit(#1) is not available for the 1993, but the individual parts are. I checked this morning and there are 8 of #7(piston seal) and #9(piston boot) in stock at the moment in Acura inventory.

HTH,
LarryB

 

[theman1990]

Hey Larry I was told the 91-93 are not the same as the 96... Do you know?

I see that the part # and cost for the caliper for 93 and 96 is different...

Thanks!!

 

[Larry Bastanza]

They are the same. Part numbers for the 1991-93 caliper are different from the 1994-96 calipers because the 1994-96 calipers do not include the pad set. The piston size for both is 42mm, so seals and boots are the same.

If you are really concerned just buy one seal and one boot. It is about a $40 investment. Once you see them and they fit, you can order the rest.

HTH,
LarryB

 

[theman1990]

Thanks for checking for me!! I noticed they were both 42mm, but the difference in price on calipers threw me.