Honda Beat PP1 discussion thread

[OxenBeat]

Tegzieboi_BAR,

I tried the Fit/Jazz front brake upgrade this weekend, didn't work at all. The Rotor was way to thick, it wouldn't fit without pushing the rotor out a bit (I see it's 3mm). And the caliper I got wouldn't fit over the hub, if I trimmed the middle a bit it would work. How did you get the rotor out far enough? I took the original rotor and took off the outer part to see if that would be the spacer I needed, that didn't work either.
Ugh! I guess I'm going to go with the original brakes.
Can you take a picture of your set up, it might help me a bit.
Thanks!

As per the PM i sent you, it's literally as described in the post above. Unbolt the old calipers and rotors, mount the new, bleed and she's ready to go! Just make sure you've got the GD model (1st gen) Jazz/Fit calipers and rotors which are 240mm in diameter... hopefully the US models are the same as what we get here. Post up some pics of yours when you get a chance



That's terrible news mate! I'm always very cautious when driving in a blind spot of cars as the Beats are so tiny and easilly missed in the rearview. Did you end up crashing into a barrier or anything? Hope you got out of it without any injuries! Is the chassis/body repairable? Anywhoo best of luck finding a replacement.

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

Hmmm I suspect the USDM GD is different to AUDM/JDM as mine was literally as simple as re-installing OEM part. No modification required other than removal of heatshield. I've sent you an email.

[Beat]

Hmmm I suspect the USDM GD is different to AUDM/JDM as mine was literally as simple as re-installing OEM part. No modification required other than removal of heatshield. I've sent you an email.

I am in the middle of a full brake upgrade. I am biasing my braking a little to the rear as my rear tyres are 195/45/15 and my front 165/55/14

Rear

I have fitted this to the rear of my daily drive and all good.

S2000 calipers 13CLP15S
Civic FD 2006 caliper mounts.
DBA2502 rotors 260mm diameter, 48mm high, 61mm centre hole, 4x100pcd, solid.
Im waiting more aggressive rear pad EBC yellow stuff.
The hand brake cable has the wrong end. I used a 5mm bolt to replace the pin, it works well so now I will machine a couple of SS pin up.

All this bolts up without any modification. Hydraulic lines bolt up no problems.


Front
On the bench I have mounted 2004 GD Jazz rotor & caliper which bolt up to the Beat hub without modification. (only the edge of the dust shield needs flattening)
DBA2504 rotor 240mm diameter, 39mm high, 61mm centre hole,4x100pcd, vented
Caliper 15CL13VN


Im looking for a set of JDM Honda Fit front brakes (231mm rotor) but will try the Jazz 240mm soon

[040501912]

I am in the middle of a full brake upgrade. I am biasing my braking a little to the rear as my rear tyres are 195/45/15 and my front 165/55/14

Rear

I have fitted this to the rear of my daily drive and all good.

S2000 calipers 13CLP15S
Civic FD 2006 caliper mounts.
DBA2502 rotors 260mm diameter, 48mm high, 61mm centre hole, 4x100pcd, solid.
Im waiting more aggressive rear pad EBC yellow stuff.
The hand brake cable has the wrong end. I used a 5mm bolt to replace the pin, it works well so now I will machine a couple of SS pin up.

All this bolts up without any modification. Hydraulic lines bolt up no problems.


Front
On the bench I have mounted 2004 GD Jazz rotor & caliper which bolt up to the Beat hub without modification. (only the edge of the dust shield needs flattening)
DBA2504 rotor 240mm diameter, 39mm high, 61mm centre hole,4x100pcd, vented
Caliper 15CL13VN


Im looking for a set of JDM Honda Fit front brakes (231mm rotor) but will try the Jazz 240mm soon

Do you have any pictures of the rear brakes?

Just a few other question
S2000 rear calipers?
Civic fd1 rear caliper mount?

Cheers

[Beat]

Do you have any pictures of the rear brakes?

Just a few other question
S2000 rear calipers?
Civic fd1 rear caliper mount?

Cheers

See the photos here as well

http://hondabeat.com.au/Brakes/


I installed the yellow stuff rear pads and Jazz 240mm front brakes the other day, all working well.


The mounts are from the rear of a 2006 FD civic, others may be the same but I haven't found any. The bolt spacing is 98mm to the car, 110mm to the caliper and 57mm between these.

The calipers are from an S2000, I believe all year models have the same caliper 13CLP15S. Everything bolts up no modification, the only difference is the hand brake cable end is different so replace the 6mm pin with a 5mm stainless steel one.

The pads I used are EBC YellowStuff DP41193R

The rotors are DBA2502 260mm diameter, 48mm high, 61mm centre hole, 4x100pcd, solid.