Acura Type-S Brembo Brake Pad Change, TLX and MDX How-To

[@Chillepoppie]

Thx! You saved me a ton of time! I was gonna take the pad holding pins out. You showed me I didn’t have to!!!! Huge thank you 😊

[@Heeltoe.]

Well good! Glad we could help!

[@youngbrevy]

Another great video, we would like to see the stance with the new wheels on your TypeS! I was waiting for that lol. Great job on giving us tips with changing brakes. Thanks again.

[@Heeltoe.]

Yeah I definitely have to do a feature video on the wheels! Maybe we need to do just sort of a general progress update on the car. We haven't said anything about the spoiler or exhaust yet either.

[@youngbrevy]

@@Heeltoe. Yea with the TypeS you can make so many different videos. Cant wait to hear the exhaust again.

[@alucarus6]

What I really want to know is why they purposely took off that extra material on the sides of the pad. My other CTS V brembos are the exact same size with the full pad material. That makes absolutely no sense to me why they would intentionally remove that material unless it had something to do with noise concerns. I've searched everywhere and can't figure out why they did this.

[@Heeltoe.]

"took off extra material" Are you referring to the shallow chamfer at the leading and trailing edges of the pads? This feature promotes a more even pressure during performance braking. The pad is less prone to "digging in" on the leading edge and therefore less likely to chatter or make noise, and gives a more confident pedal feel.

[@alucarus6]

@Heeltoe. That's is exactly what I was referring to. Thank you! I just thought it was odd and logically to me seemed like it would be losing a percentage of stopping force with that material missing, but I understand what you're saying. Thanks again for the explanation. It was driving me nuts, pun intended. Lol

[@Heeltoe.]

@@alucarus6 "seemed like it would be losing a percentage of stopping force" This is a common misconception. Stopping power is a function of friction which is the product of the friction coefficient and the force on the pads. So pedal pressure and the brake pad compound are what stop the car. The surface area isn't part of it. However, heat is generated by friction, and larger pads and rotors can better cope with and distribute heat. So larger brake parts tend to work more consistently when abused.

[@AI_X3R0]

Thanks for the video! It is unfortunate that they are not the classic "top loaded" but 2 19mm bolts shouldn't be that much difficult. Also Thanks for sharing the wheels specs! I was looking for other size options as the 255/35/20s don't take kindly to crappy California roads.

[@djsthemetereman]

So what's the best brake pad for a 21 TLX Type S, I have slight vibration but just had it serviced at the dealer & they passed the brakes, but maybe I need new pads & not rotors

[@Heeltoe.]

Different pads are better for different people and diving conditions. Lately we are having a great experience with Carbotech pads on our TLX-S, light dust, no noise, smooth braking: www.heeltoeauto.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=all&search_str=CT228722-1521

[@tidehunter12]

👌🏽appreciate you guys!

[@Heeltoe.]

Appreciate that you appreciate haha

[@AJIMPORTS]

like the older TL type s. I see a lot of strip caliper bolts in the future.

[@Heeltoe.]

I like it also. But also those calipers bolt on the same way so...

[@originallonewolf6643]

Or seized caliper pins and on the 2014 tl sh awd you have to buy the caliber bracket combo for pins being frozen inside the bracket itself like that shit is bogus as hell

[@akilmomin]

Can you install these same breaks on 2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD?

[@Heeltoe.]

The fronts are the same yes: www.heeltoeauto.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=all&search_str=mdx+type+s+rotor&x=0&y=0

[@IPeterIPan]

Hello! TLX type s and MDX type s caliper are same size and rotor? I think upgrade brembo calipers and rotors on my MDX aspec 2022.

[@Heeltoe.]

Apologies for the long delay in reply, we listed the RB products for MDX Type-S now: www.heeltoeauto.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=all&search_str=racingbrake+MDX+type-s

[@shaunfitzsimmons6474]

My MDX type s makes a high frequency pitch screech when braking during cold. Would adding lubricant behind the backing plate help eliminate it?

[@Heeltoe.]

With the original brakes it makes this sound? Sounds like they need to be bed in again possibly.

[@vasquez0423]

@Heeltoe. I wan to upgrade my brake pads on my 21 tlx ASPEC. Couls you possibly give me some options??

[@WillCherone]

Just had mine replaced on a 22 MDX type S. The inside pad was at 2mm the outside at 6mm. Any idea why that would be?

[@Heeltoe.]

Interesting, in a multi-pot caliper like this you would not expect that. Maybe the inside pistons are sticky? Was it like that on left and right?

[@BeforeTheStorm]

Nice video ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Heeltoe.]

Thanks!!

[@joebangaaa]

Which product are you using for the wipe down at the 11:00 minute mark? Looks like an Adam's Polishes chemical.

[@Heeltoe.]

@AdamsPolishes waterless wash

[@diddy_nyc]

Did you actually replace the calipers? Couldn’t the existing be reused?

[@Heeltoe.]

We did not replace them no. Of course the originals are perfectly good to reuse.

[@rd4809]

Curious about the electronic e-brake. Are there any extra steps that need to be taken because they’re electronic? I’ve only changed out brakes with a traditional e-brake and always assumed there was an extra step for these new electronic braking systems.

[@Heeltoe.]

No there are not, to my surprise!

[@CB-tx3ul]

The rear calipers must be placed into service mode if they're EPB calipers. Honda does have a method that doesn't require a scan tool but does require the use of an e11 eTorx socket.

[@cardenasrc51]

Do you need to open/crack open (vent)the brake reservoir while pushing pistons into calipers?

[@Heeltoe.]

It isn't usually necessary but yes it is not a bad idea. Make sure the reservoir is not going to overflow also.

[@arek1200r]

Wonderig what caused such an uneven brake pad wear???

[@Heeltoe.]

It was just a function of using the brakes so aggressively. The stock pads are just not up to the task.

[@johnlarkins1007]

Why are calipers mounted backwards on new TLX type s

[@Heeltoe.]

? Backwards ?

[@mickyo9223]

Any chance these rotors bolt up to a standard mdx? Caliper in all? I find my normal mdx needs more brake. I am coming from a ctr and the mdx standard brakes are not as good lol well…it’s a heavy suv

[@Heeltoe.]

It requires a conversion to the MDX-S calipers.

[@miltonvelesaca6303]

Hi I have Acura mdx type s 2022 I want to change the rotors, they have the same problem as in this video, what kind of rotors do you recommend? Thanks

[@Heeltoe.]

Definitely the Racingbrake product: www.heeltoeauto.com/rotors/racingbrake-2-piece-brake-rotor-set-front-right-left-2pc-2022-acura-mdx-type-s-spec-brembo-2688.html

[@alucarus6]

Did you notice a difference when going to those titan 7? I've heard the OEM wheels are good awful heavy like over 30 pounds and the titan 7 are around 20 or so.

[@Heeltoe.]

The car feels great with them! It seems to accelerate better but the grip is outstanding. These wheels are a BUNCH lighter. We sell them, LMK if you need a quote!

[@chrisp1733]

Great video. Was there any electronic re-setting in the car required?

[@Heeltoe.]

None!

[@dave_mac]

I'd like to hear your suggestion for which brake pads you recommend for a daily driven civic? Not a track car, just fairly aggressive driving. I've heard akebono makes great pads, but I don't know how they compare to stock. I don't want a super aggressive pad that wears down quick. Also don't want a noisy pad. Look forward to your response.

[@Heeltoe.]

Sorry for the late reply on this. Yes Akebono does make great pads. They make many of the stock Honda pads in fact. But their replacement pads aren't much different from stock. Aggressive pads do not wear down quick, they last longer. But they can wear the rotor faster. We suggest taking a look at Hawk HPS. They are a great all around street upgrade pad. We sell them on Heeltoeauto.com!

[@ahkeen]

Wow awesome video. How are the brake dust of the OEM Honda Bremo?

[@Heeltoe.]

Really not bad! Compared to a European car anyway.

[@plorwax]

I’m curious if this brembo calipers fits on my 2019 mdx.

[@Heeltoe.]

These will not as we currently understand.

[@bunzononan]

Just out curiosity. Do you know if 2023 acura MDX type s brembo brake fit on the MDX tech?

[@Heeltoe.]

As far as we know yes the 2022+ MDX can accept the Type-S brakes with a conversion package, we do sell the parts at Heeltoe.

[@jert93]

Is this the same job as an mdx type s??

[@Heeltoe.]

Yes, this is why we put MDX and TLX in the title :)

[@frankienieves5124]

Will these calipers fit on a 2020 Acura RDX a-spec 👍

[@Heeltoe.]

Don't know on that...maybe someone else can comment?

[@frankienieves5124]

@@Heeltoe. thank for answering ✌️

[@HowardBeckett-b8n]

I couldn't find the pads for a 2022 MDX Type S. Are you out of stock?

[@Heeltoe.]

Apologies for the long delay in reply, we listed the RB products for MDX Type-S now: www.heeltoeauto.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=all&search_str=racingbrake+MDX+type-s

[@originallonewolf6643]

Damn u melted those brakes pads hahaha look like my old TL lmao

[@Heeltoe.]

Yeah man tooorched. Haha!

[@Dolemite74]

Great video. Do you have a video showing how to install ILLUMINATED DOOR SILL TRIMS?

[@Heeltoe.]

That one is planned!