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NSX > BPP > Stoptech Big Brake Kit


NA2 Brake Upgrade

 

Racing Brake NA1 - NA2 NSX Brake Upgrade

 
In 1997, Honda increased the size of the brake rotors from 282mm - 300 and 303mm. This was done to increase the braking performance with the addition of increased horsepower. By increasing the rotor size and moving the caliper further out to clear the larger rotor, the braking force increases and the added rotor mass improves heat dissipation.

Until now, upgrading your NA1 (1991-1996) NSX to NA2 (1997-2005) NSX brakes was a costly modification since the larger caliper brackets are not sold separately by Honda.

Racing Brakes has engineered a direct-fit package to upgrade your NA1 brakes to NA2 size. In addition to having better braking performance, the package also fills out larger wheels better.

All Racing Brake rotors offer these features:
  • Patented directional convergent internal vane design (front only on one piece rotors). Dramatically improves cooling efficiency and durability of rotors compared to standard straight vanes (including factory and most aftermarket rotors). Internal vane design results in cooler rotor temperatures (100 deg F drop is common) compared to factory straight vane rotors.
  • The rotors feature a unique ground surface that improves brake pad break-in.
  • The rotors are use a proprietary paint on the non-contact surfaces to improve surface corrosion resistance.
  • In addition, the rotors are available in a two piece design that improves cooling and decreases weight where it's most important.

Racing Brake is the only manufacture to offer a complete replacement caliper bracket. Racing Brake has engineered ductile iron caliper brackets that feature increased strength over the factory bracket and correct positioning of the brake caliper.

Other manufactures relocate the caliper over larger discs by using a simple to machine flat bracket. This does not correctly allow the relocated caliper to fully engage the brake rotor. Racing Brake explains why this method does not function correctly.

 

One Piece Rotors:

 
 
  • Single piece cast iron rotor is less expensive to manufacture while still using high quality materials.
  • Front rotors feature curved directional vanes for significantly increased cooling efficiency over the factory straight vanes. Racing Brake is the only manufacture to offer directional one piece rotors for the NSX.
  • Proprietary paint on center and inner rotor surfaces prevent surface corrosion.
 
Two Piece Rotors (best performance):
 
 
  • Consists of outer cast iron disc with inner aluminum hub.
  • Design results in lighter rotors due to aluminum hub.
  • Front and rear discs are directional - curved directional vanes significantly increased cooling efficiency over the factory straight vanes.
  • True full floating - allows the disc to expand and contract freely without stressing the hat therefore prevents the disc from warping or cracking.
  • Replace only the rotor ring, the hat is reusable - although the initial cost is higher, the operating cost over the time could be lower than a one-piece rotor.

The Racing Brake two piece rotors are one of the best engineered designs available worldwide for any car. To read more on the advantages of the Racing Brake design, click here.

 
16" or larger wheels required for the larger brakes. 1997-2005 brake lines recommended (available here).

specs

fitment:
NSX, 1991-96
 
 
 
Racing Brake 1-piece slotted 1997 factory size upgrade, front - NSX, 1991-96
[bpp-321]  $698.00  
Racing Brake 1-piece slotted 1997 factory size upgrade, rear - NSX, 1991-96
[bpp-322]  $555.00  
Racing Brake, 2-pc lightweight NA2 upgrade for 1991-96 NSX, front pair
[bpp-323]  $1,110.00  
Racing Brake, 2-pc lightweight NA2 upgrade for 1991-96 NSX, rear pair
[bpp-324]  $945.00