Last night we started the measuring process for fitting a big brake kit to the Acura RSX . The RSX does use the same caliper as the S-2000 and it also uses the same brake pads . The front rotor is the same diameter and width but has a different offset . The rear rotor is smaller in diameter and it is also thinner . We are producing the engineering drawings to determine the changes required to install kit .

Just some observations from what we measured . Honda reduced rear rotor diameter to reduce rear braking effort . Because of this reduction they could reduce thickness of rear rotor . The raised steering arm placement allowed them to move caliper and rotor inward . Because the pads are the same on both cars we should see a reduction in pad costs , in the next few years . ( higher production numbers)

The brake lines are totally different , we will also be working on a braided line set fitment .

I know that there was a lot of speculation on what parts were interchangeable , this is the reason for this post .

brad

 

Just wanted to add: only the Type-S has the same (o.k. almost same) brakes. The base models are smaller.

 

any more info about RSXs brake = S2000?

 

Huh? They don't even make the RSX any more. Perhaps you might want to elaborate a bit on what your question is.

 

they stopped production on the rsx?

 

On Acura's website it's still there, but as the "2006 RSX". Likewise it only shows up on Edmunds.com as a 2006 model, while all of the rest of Acura's lineup shows as 2007. I think it's discontinued.

I think it wasn't "upscale" enough for Acura's brand image.