Been looking at the Pinnacle braking system, and was wondering how possible it would be for it to be adapted to other cars . . . .

For example, the 5th generation Prelude & RSX share the same bolt pattern as the S2000, so the rotors should bolt up. The big question marks (from what I can think of) would be the adapter plates for the caliper mounting, and brake bias.

Obviously the S2000 has a different weight distribution & brake bias requirements than the various Honda front-drive models, so I suppose it's possible that rotor & piston diameters designed for the S2000 may be less than ideal on a different application.

Any thoughts on the feasibility of this?

 

PM dwb1, he is the man to ask about this.

 

We have CAD drawings complete for two other applications at this time , the new RSX and the 98 to 2000 Type R . We did all the required measuring , but have yet to produce kits . Both people that were originally requesting kits did not step up to the plate when it came time to purchase .

All of the parts between cars require different offsets , hub holes are different and a few other items . We can tune the kit to the weight transfer and use of the vehicle .

Most owners of the cars that don't have the S-2000 performance , are interested in cheaper kits or kits that don't improve braking, but add the "Look" .

I am always impressed with the big brake kit installs in the magazines that almost always reduce performance , but the author finds some way to justify their use . When you install any rotor large enough you should reduce fade , but the handling and braking ability will suffer . I also like how some brand names will make your car stop better , just by the name itself . Matching the parts to the car and your intended use ,is the way to develop a system , not put the biggest things you can find on and aspect improved performance.

Brad
Pinnacle braking Systems

 

Thanks for the response, I agree with your sentiments on people going for a big-brake upgrade simply becuase it "should" work better. 90% of the big-brake upgrades out there just don't inspire any confidence in a well-read consumer.

I'm currently pretty satisfied with the braking performance on my '97 Prelude, which sees only street/daily driving duty (and pretty non-extreme braking situations). A mild pad upgrade (Axxis Ultimates) & some DOT 4 fluid provide enough performance for me, and some zinc-coated rotors & cleaned/painted calipers take care of the aesthetics. I may upgrade to some stainless steel brake lines to improve pedal feel, but that's probably about it.

But within 6 months to a year I'll be considering either the new Accord coupe or an RSX-S, and I'd strongly consider a Pinnacle system if it was available for the application. Being that it'd probably be a limited release sort of thing, how much more expensive do you think one of those applications would be over the cost for the S2000 kit?

Thanks . . . .

 

Most all the parts are close to the same . Price will be the same as S-2000 kit.

Brad