spoon calipers on Ek's

[gelo]

hi there

question for those that have spoon calipers on their ek's or know someone that does

i just wanna know what needs to be done to fit them
do i need spacers? rims with different offsets

i wanna know what exactly needs to be done to fit them into my EK

i found this off the web, from spoon

"Installation for DC2R ('96 specification), EG6, and EK4 : Although this caliper product has been specially developed for the EK9 and DC2R ('98 specification) 15-inch rotor, it can also be used for the DC2R ('96 specification), EG6, and EK4 if the front rotor is replaced.Furthermore, in accordance with the setting of front and rear brake distribution and P valves, it is recommended that the size of the rear calipers and rear rotors be increased. EK9 and DC2R ('98 specification) brake pads will be required; furthermore, when installing on a normal-configuration aluminum body, a spacer of approximately 15 mm will be requiredl."

[EG5]

yes it can be done.

you need

- 2 x spoon calipers
- 2 x 282mm rotors in 4x100
- modify the knuckles or do it like Spoon (running a spacer between the hub and rotor to offset the discs and calipers)

- 15" rims will clear with a min offset of +42 (not all wheels but generally) or you will have to run spacers

[Perry]

and dont forget to cut a little section from the dust shield in order for the calipers to fit on the rotors.

[PAPZ]

well perry, yonas i think im having a step up from that problem. im finding my installation a little more difficult.

i currently have the spoon ap1 forged monoblock calipers, 300mm rotors and pads to fit s2000. but to get these fitted is a friken headache!

all i am aware of atm is that im goin to firstly need a new hub for the rotors as i got 4x100 stud pattern. but to fit the calipers i think i need both custom brakets and spacers to bolt them up??? but where can i get my hands on these to fit my ek? =o(

im also thinking about sourcing rear s2k brakes and try do a custom install to match the front brakes so its a little more even. argh headaches!

does any one know some quality brake specialisits to help me out on this.

i no the feeling on ur question perry!

[Perry]

well perry, yonas i think im having a step up from that problem. im finding my installation a little more difficult.

i currently have the spoon ap1 forged monoblock calipers, 300mm rotors and pads to fit s2000. but to get these fitted is a friken headache!

all i am aware of atm is that im goin to firstly need a new hub for the rotors as i got 4x100 stud pattern. but to fit the calipers i think i need both custom brakets and spacers to bolt them up??? but where can i get my hands on these to fit my ek? =o(

im also thinking about sourcing rear s2k brakes and try do a custom install to match the front brakes so its a little more even. argh headaches!

does any one know some quality brake specialisits to help me out on this.

PAPZ some one gave details of places to ask in the JDMST thread i asked

i no the feeling on ur question perry!

[eknine]

and dont forget to cut a little section from the dust shield in order for the calipers to fit on the rotors.

i do not have the above problems, which you have described ....:rolleyes:

[eknine]

well perry, yonas i think im having a step up from that problem. im finding my installation a little more difficult.

i currently have the spoon ap1 forged monoblock calipers, 300mm rotors and pads to fit s2000. but to get these fitted is a friken headache!

all i am aware of atm is that im goin to firstly need a new hub for the rotors as i got 4x100 stud pattern. but to fit the calipers i think i need both custom brakets and spacers to bolt them up??? but where can i get my hands on these to fit my ek? =o(

im also thinking about sourcing rear s2k brakes and try do a custom install to match the front brakes so its a little more even. argh headaches!

does any one know some quality brake specialisits to help me out on this.

i no the feeling on ur question perry!

i'm not sure what you are trying to achieve in using the spoon s2k mono-block.

the solution is quite simple.

sell the mono-blocks and buy the twin blocks that is for your car.

[Perry]

i do not have the above problems, which you have described ....:rolleyes:

unless my friend bought the wrong type hes 1 was a mono block, not twin block

[gelo]

ek's use twin block

[sifoo]

IMO spoon brakes are overrated .. there are better brands that are cheaper and provide better performance. i.e Wilwood or hybrid Honda parts

[Perry]

IMO spoon brakes are overrated .. there are better brands that are cheaper and provide better performance. i.e Wilwood or hybrid Honda parts

please care to show us what brands your talking about coz i search and most of the aftermarket brakes are like 3K onwards

[jdm_kid]

please care to show us what brandes your talking about coz i search and most of the aftermarket brakes aare like 3K onwards

man i wouldnt mess with perry when it comes to ek related ;)

[newbie]

man i wouldnt mess with perry when it comes to ek related ;)

owww... haha fight fight! haha jokes!!! :D :rolleyes:

it really depends wat your after when you buy the brand/brakes/setup...and the results a company provides to prove there product. R&D etc etc

plus you get wat you pay for...

[sifoo]

so paying $2k for a spoon setup (for just the fronts mind you) is worth it?? .. considering most Spoon parts are modified OEM parts?

im sure you can get an equal or even better setup with a full ITR swap, a prelude caliper/ integra rotor combo, or a legend/nsx rotor and caliper setup - even tho the latter might be a bit overkill for an ek b16a

you may say that oem parts are heavier .. but but how much? and is the cost worth the extra weight?

IMO i wouldnt pay that much for blue calipers just so i can say "its JDM yo!"

[type one]

HE DID hahahaha its called wilwood LOL even newcomers get stuff right occasionally hahah heads up Sifoo :)

mate just get R front brakes...

if i have to say it once i will say it one million times - UNLESS THE CAR IS USED AS A PREDOMINANT TRACK CAR YOU ARE WASTING YOUR F*CKEN MONEY...

the R brakes with some pads which have a good temp band will suit your desire to visit the track occasionally and as a daily driver...

[z3lda]

i recently installled ITR brakes on my sol is it stops like a dream.

[jdm_kid]

money comes n goes :) i get spoon brakes yO! :D

[.::F[L]Y::.]

i have the monoblocks on my S2K and i had to cut the brake dust shield...just abit of trimming. Nothing is ever jus 'bolt on'.

[revNhevN]

i recently installled ITR brakes on my sol is it stops like a dream.
ITR brakes on EG is awesome on the street. havent tested on the track yet - but i think it will do fine with some decent pads like ferodo ds2500.

[gelo]

ok
i admit i wanted spoon calipers mainly for the bling
arnt most people getting spoon calipers doing it for that?
i cant imagine most the euros and type R's with them on on this site be 'predominantly trackcars' no disrespect

i did consider the dc2r brakes as good BYFB upgrades as i track my car often
but there are still differences between dc and ek brakes so minor modifications has to be made and im a bit iffy going cross platforms

also the spoon brakes are designed specifically for honda cars so with things like abs and durability with OEM specs and in my mind that always better than things like brembo and apr which are very respectable brands but makes stuff for everyone (yea they are better than spoon and i respect that)

in the end, im still just researching and in no position to buy anything yet so any constructive comments are more than welcomed

[z3lda]

i installed ITR spec brakes on my sol without any modifications what so eaver.

[gelo]

does del, eg and dc2 all share the same platform?

or so i thought
i wouldnt mind a set of dc2r brakes

[type one]

same platform but different arms... u will need R front arms.

[Perry]

does del, eg and dc2 all share the same platform?

or so i thought
i wouldnt mind a set of dc2r brakes

are you rferrring to just the calipers upgrading or the whole unit?

[gelo]

whole unit
calipers rotors pads
or ek9 brakes conversion
or spoon kit

[PAPZ]

they will fit, just need adapters, larger rims to clear. a dc2r has fit ap1 calipers before. i dunno the owner though. anyone know him?

[PAPZ]

i'm not sure what you are trying to achieve in using the spoon s2k mono-block.

the solution is quite simple.

sell the mono-blocks and buy the twin blocks that is for your car.


i would sell them if they were easy to sell. not that simple. :(

[jdmTYPE R]

i have a set of twin block that i took off my mates dc2r and wanted to put it on my s2k but i cant as i need the mono block let me know if yoru interested in doing a swop

[PAPZ]

ok, are they brand new or 2nd hand?

[e240]

please care to show us what brands your talking about coz i search and most of the aftermarket brakes are like 3K onwards

I have a set of wilwoods (4 pots 310mm rotors) for around $1500 new.
Comes with Pads, Brake bias adjuster, braided lines..

[Perry]

I have a set of wilwoods (4 pots 310mm rotors) for around $1500 new.
Comes with Pads, Brake bias adjuster, braided lines..


ummm from where ???

[e240]

ummm from where ???

Mail Ordered off a Hot Rod :!: website. :D

[dynosaur]

i have a set of twin block that i took off my mates dc2r and wanted to put it on my s2k but i cant as i need the mono block let me know if yoru interested in doing a swop

ur car id JDM DC2-96R ?

do u need to make a inner spacer between hub & rotor ? what is the thickness (mm) of the inner spacer ?