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The Honda Accord does not arrive on the performance radar the same way a Type R or an Integra does. The CW2 generation was Honda’s 2008 executive saloon, a car that ended up on a lot of company car lists and motorway kilometres. The 2.4 i-VTEC petrol is the one that gets modified: it clears 200bhp comfortably with bolt-ons, at which point the stock brakes are the obvious next item on the list. We see a steady stream of them, usually after the engine and suspension have already been seen to.
This guide runs through the kits we would recommend for the Accord, from three manufacturers: Tarox and Brembo, both made in Italy, and HiSpec Motorsport in Dartford. Tarox have one kit in the catalogue, listed specifically for the CW2 chassis (2008 to 2012). HiSpec cover all variants without a generation split. Brembo split the range at the Gen9 and Gen10 boundary: 2013 to 2017, and 2018 to 2022. The full Accord range is on the site if you want to browse it first.
- Every kit here is a complete front axle conversion, bolting to standard Accord hubs
- HiSpec include EBC pads in every kit: Standard Road in the Billet 4 kits, Redstuff in the Monster range
- Monster 4 and Monster 6 include braided hoses as well; the Billet 4 kits price hoses separately
- The Tarox 340mm kit is CW2 specific, needs 18 inch wheels, and arrives with pads fitted and hoses included
- Brembo: Gen9 (2013 to 2017) and Gen10 (2018 to 2022), made to order in Italy, six to eight weeks
What is on this page
Three brands, three approaches to a big brake conversion
All three machine their own calipers from billet aluminium and build each kit for the car it is going on. Tarox and Brembo are made in Italy. HiSpec build in Dartford. The split between them on the Accord comes down to which generation the car is, what is in the box, and how far up the caliper design tree the budget runs.
Tarox
Made at the Tarox factory in northern Italy. Calipers are CNC machined from European billet alloy, hand assembled and individually tested. Every disc is heat treated and hand balanced to 0.05mm. The Accord kit uses the B34GT caliper with eight sequential pistons. Stainless steel braided hoses and Corsa pads come pre-fitted, and Tarox state full compatibility with ABS and ESP. One kit, one chassis: CW2 only.
HiSpec Motorsport
Machined in Dartford from 6082 T6 billet aluminium, calipers and pistons both. Every kit is made to order in up to 28 working days. On this car HiSpec include EBC pads in every kit, with the compound varying by caliper family. Hoses are included with the Monster range and priced separately on the Billet 4. Caliper colour options are black, red, blue, gold or silver.
Brembo
Made to order in Italy, six to eight weeks. Three caliper families: GT-M (monobloc), GT-S (billet, nickel finished) and GT-R (billet, hard anodised). Every kit ships with a caliper clearance drawing showing the A, B and C dimensions. Disc face (cross-drilled or Type 3 slotted) and caliper colour are free choices at order time.
Wheel size and the 325mm question
The entry kit here starts at 16 inch. Larger than most series entry points, reflecting the size and weight of the Accord. At 325mm the catalogue offers three HiSpec kits: same disc, same wheel requirement, different caliper and different box contents. The Tarox at 340mm is the only kit on this page that steps up to 18 inch wheels.
| Kit | Disc | Smallest wheel |
|---|---|---|
| HiSpec 310mm Billet 4 | 310 x 28mm | 16 inch |
| HiSpec 325mm Billet 4 | 325 x 28mm | 17 inch |
| HiSpec 325mm Monster 4 | 325 x 28mm | 17 inch |
| HiSpec 325mm Monster 6 | 325 x 28mm | 17 inch |
| Tarox 340mm Super Sport | 340 x 26mm | 18 inch |
| Brembo GT (Gen9 and Gen10) | 365x29mm (Gen9) / 355x32mm (Gen10) | See clearance PDF on product page |
HiSpec 310mm Billet 4: keeping your 16 inch wheels
The entry kit, and the right place to start if the car still runs 16 inch wheels. The Billet 4 is HiSpec’s established four piston caliper, with external boots on the seals that hold up well on cars that do real mileage. Paired with a 310mm two piece floating disc it is a genuine step forward on the standard Accord setup without needing to change wheels. EBC Standard Road pads and Dot 5.1 fluid come with the kit; braided hoses are priced separately. For most road cars that is a straightforward add-on.
- £1,130.00 inc VAT
- Clears 16 inch wheels
- 310 x 28mm two piece floating discs
- EBC Standard Road pads and Dot 5.1 fluid included
- Braided hoses priced separately, five caliper colours available
HiSpec 325mm Billet 4: the step to 17 inch
Moving to 325mm means 17 inch wheels are the minimum. The same Billet 4 caliper as the 310mm kit, four pistons, same external boot design. The disc is larger: more surface area, more leverage, more heat dissipation on hard stops. The price difference between the two Billet 4 sizes is around £340, and the caliper is the same, so the decision is whether the extra 15mm of disc justifies moving to 17s. EBC Standard Road pads and Dot 5.1 fluid come with it; hoses are extra.
- £1,470.00 inc VAT
- Requires 17 inch wheels minimum
- 325 x 28mm two piece floating discs
- EBC Standard Road pads and Dot 5.1 fluid included
- Braided hoses priced separately, made to order in up to 28 working days
HiSpec 325mm Monster 4: the complete build at 17 inch
Same 325mm disc, same 17 inch wheel requirement, but a different caliper and a different box. The Monster 4 pad is a third longer than the Billet 4 pad, giving more contact area and more clamping force. What also changes is the box: the Monster 4 arrives with EBC Redstuff pads and braided hoses already included. At £1,596 inc VAT it is £126 above the 325mm Billet 4, but by the time you add a set of hoses to the Billet 4 the gap narrows. The Monster 4 is a finished build; the Billet 4 is the starting point.
- £1,596.00 inc VAT
- Requires 17 inch wheels minimum
- 325 x 28mm two piece floating discs
- EBC Redstuff pads and braided hoses both included
- Monster 4 caliper: larger pad area than the Billet 4
HiSpec 325mm Monster 6: more piston area, same disc
The Monster 6 sits at the top of the HiSpec range for this car. Same 325mm disc, same 17 inch minimum, same EBC Redstuff pads and braided hoses in the box. Where it differs from the Monster 4 is piston count: six pistons against four, which gives up to 63% more piston area clamping the same pad. On a standard road Accord that extra clamp is hard to feel at normal speeds, but for the car that does track days or carries serious power modifications, the Monster 6 is the pick in this group. Garreth’s view: for road use, save the difference and run the Monster 4.
- £1,683.00 inc VAT
- Requires 17 inch wheels minimum
- 325 x 28mm two piece floating discs
- Six pistons, up to 63% more piston area than the Monster 4
- EBC Redstuff pads and braided hoses included
Tarox 340mm Super Sport: the CW2 specific kit
This is the only Tarox kit in the Accord catalogue and it is built specifically for the CW2 chassis. The name says 10 pot, which refers to the older B34 caliper design. What arrives is the current B34GT, eight pistons sized sequentially so the load is spread evenly across the pad as it wears. That even loading keeps the pedal consistent as the brakes get hot, which is the reason the Super Sport suits fast road and track use. The 340mm disc is a two piece floater, balanced to 0.05mm. Corsa pads come pre-fitted by Tarox before it leaves Italy. Braided hoses, CW2 specific brackets, and all hardware are in the box. It needs 18 inch wheels and that minimum is confirmed on tarox.co.uk.
- £2,610.00 inc VAT, complete
- Requires 18 inch wheels (confirmed)
- 340 x 26mm two piece floating disc, balanced to 0.05mm
- B34GT caliper, eight sequential pistons for even pad wear
- Corsa pads pre-fitted, CW2 brackets, braided hoses, all hardware included
Brembo GT: Gen9 and Gen10 options
There are two Brembo catalogues for the Accord: Gen9 (2013 to 2017) and Gen10 (2018 to 2022). The disc sizes run in reverse order to what you might expect. Gen9 gets a 365mm disc with a four-piston caliper. Gen10 gets a smaller 355mm disc and six pistons. Brembo engineer each kit for the specific hub geometry and brake master cylinder, so they are different hardware built for different cars.
Within each generation, the caliper choice runs GT-M, then GT-S, then GT-R. The GT-M is monobloc, machined from a single block of aluminium. It holds its shape better under heat than a two-piece caliper, and Brembo specify it for road cars that see regular track days. The GT-S is billet aluminium, nickel finished, at £3,876.84 for the Gen9 and £4,400.74 for the Gen10. The GT-R, at the top, is billet hard anodised with the engraved Brembo logo in red: £7,439.34 for the Gen9 and £8,329.97 for the Gen10. Garreth’s view is that for a road Accord doing occasional track days, the GT-M is where the money makes sense.
All six kits are made to order in Italy, six to eight weeks from order to delivery. Disc face is either cross-drilled or Type 3 slotted; both are free choices at order time, and so is the caliper colour. Cameron runs the wheel clearance check against Brembo’s own A, B and C dimension drawing, which is on the product page for each kit. Ring us on 0115 647 8650 to talk through which generation and caliper family fits the way the car is used.
- Gen9 (2013 to 2017): 365mm disc, four-pot. GT-M at £3,772.06, GT-S at £3,876.84, GT-R at £7,439.34
- Gen10 (2018 to 2022): 355mm disc, six-pot. GT-M at £4,295.95, GT-S at £4,400.74, GT-R at £8,329.97
- Made to order in Italy: six to eight weeks from order to delivery
- Cross-drilled discs or Type 3 slotted, free choice; caliper colour is also a free option at order
- Brembo's own caliper clearance drawing (A, B and C dimensions) is on each product page
What is actually in each box
On the Accord the box contents vary more than on most vehicles in this series, and comparing prices without knowing what each kit includes gives a misleading picture. The Billet 4 kits include EBC Standard Road pads and Dot 5.1 fluid, but price braided hoses separately. The Monster kits step up to EBC Redstuff pads and include hoses. Tarox include everything and pre-fit the pads before the kit ships.
| In the box | HiSpec Billet 4 | HiSpec Monster 4/6 | Tarox Super Sport | Brembo GT (all kits) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calipers | Billet 4, 4-piston, 6082 T6 billet | Monster 4 or Monster 6, 4/6-piston | B34GT, 8 sequential pistons | GT-M, GT-S or GT-R; 4-piston (Gen9) or 6-piston (Gen10), monobloc or billet |
| Discs | Two piece floating, straight vane | Two piece floating, curved vane | Two piece floating, balanced to 0.05mm | Two piece; cross-drilled or Type 3 slotted, free choice |
| Brackets and hardware | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Pads | EBC Standard Road (included) | EBC Redstuff (included) | Corsa pads, pre-fitted | Included |
| Dot 5.1 fluid | Included | Included | Not listed | Not listed |
| Braided hoses | Optional extra | Included | Included | Included |
| Caliper colour | Black, red, blue, gold or silver | Black, red, blue, gold or silver | Black, red or blue | Multiple options, free choice |
| Built in | Dartford, UK, up to 28 working days | Dartford, UK, up to 28 working days | Northern Italy | Italy, six to eight weeks |
Every kit on this page compared
| Kit | Disc | Caliper | Smallest wheel | Pads | Hoses | Price inc VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HiSpec 310 Billet 4 | 310 x 28mm | 4 piston | 16in | EBC Std Road | Optional | £1,130.00 |
| HiSpec 325 Billet 4 | 325 x 28mm | 4 piston | 17in | EBC Std Road | Optional | £1,470.00 |
| HiSpec 325 Monster 4 | 325 x 28mm | 4 piston | 17in | EBC Redstuff | Included | £1,596.00 |
| HiSpec 325 Monster 6 | 325 x 28mm | 6 piston | 17in | EBC Redstuff | Included | £1,683.00 |
| Tarox 340 Super Sport | 340 x 26mm | B34GT, 8 piston | 18in | Corsa (pre-fitted) | Included | £2,610.00 |
| Brembo GT-M Gen9 | 365x29mm | 4-piston GT-M monobloc | See clearance PDF | Included | Included | £3,772.06 |
| Brembo GT-S Gen9 | 365x29mm | 4-piston GT-S billet | See clearance PDF | Included | Included | £3,876.84 |
| Brembo GT-R Gen9 | 365x29mm | 4-piston GT-R billet | See clearance PDF | Included | Included | £7,439.34 |
| Brembo GT-M Gen10 | 355x32mm | 6-piston GT-M monobloc | See clearance PDF | Included | Included | £4,295.95 |
| Brembo GT-S Gen10 | 355x32mm | 6-piston GT-S billet | See clearance PDF | Included | Included | £4,400.74 |
| Brembo GT-R Gen10 | 355x32mm | 6-piston GT-R billet | See clearance PDF | Included | Included | £8,329.97 |
Prices include VAT and were correct on 28 September 2026. The HiSpec and Tarox price ladder runs cleanly, smallest to largest, with no backwards steps. The headline gap between the Billet 4 and Monster kits narrows once you add braided hoses to the Billet 4, so compare what each box actually contains before comparing the numbers. The six Brembo kits start at £3,772.06 and run to £8,329.97; they sit in a separate tier above the Tarox.
Common questions
Will any of these kits clear my standard Accord wheels?
The 310mm Billet 4 is designed to clear 16 inch wheels, which is the standard factory fitment on many CW2 variants. The 325mm kits need 17 inch as a minimum. Tarox state 18 inch for their 340mm kit on tarox.co.uk. If you are on the original factory wheels, ring Cameron on 0115 647 8650 with your exact wheel size and he will confirm which kits will fit.
My Accord isn't a CW2. Can I use the Tarox kit?
No. The Tarox kit (Tarox 340mm Super Sport) is listed specifically for the CW2 chassis (2008 to 2012). A different generation Accord uses different geometry at the front hub and the CW2 brackets will not fit. If you have an older or newer Accord, the four HiSpec kits cover all variants without a generation split, and Cameron can check the fitment details with HiSpec before you order.
Why do the Monster kits include braided hoses when the Billet 4 doesn't?
The Monster range is HiSpec's higher-grade caliper, built for harder use, and HiSpec kit the box to match. The Billet 4 is the road-first caliper and HiSpec price hoses separately so you can choose whether to add them. On a car that stays on the road, you will want hoses regardless, so budget for them when comparing the Billet 4 against the Monster kits.
The Tarox listing says 10 pot. How many pistons does it actually have?
Eight. The 10 pot name refers to the older B34 caliper design. The kit that arrives is the B34GT, which uses eight pistons sized sequentially so the load distributes evenly across the pad face as it wears. The product description confirms this, and it is what Tarox actually ship. The title has not been updated to match.
How long does an HiSpec kit take to arrive?
HiSpec build to order in Dartford, and the lead time is up to 28 working days. That is the standard build window across the range. If timing is important, let us know when you order and we will check the current lead time with HiSpec for you. Tarox kits are built in Italy and lead times vary through the season, so ask when you order.
Is there a Brembo option for my Accord?
Yes, but the kit depends on which generation the car is. Gen9 (2013 to 2017) gets a 365mm four-piston kit; Gen10 (2018 to 2022) gets a 355mm six-piston kit. Within each generation there are three caliper families: GT-M (monobloc), GT-S (billet, nickel finished) and GT-R (billet, hard anodised). All are made to order in Italy, six to eight weeks. If you are unsure which generation your Accord is or whether the caliper clears your wheels, ring Cameron on 0115 647 8650 and he will check the fitment drawing before you order.
What we would actually fit
On a standard CW2 that still runs 16 inch wheels, the 310mm Billet 4 is the start, and there is not much argument with it. For 17 inch wheels and anything beyond standard power, Garreth’s call goes to the Monster 4 over the Billet 4 at 325mm: the Redstuff pads and hoses are already in the box, the caliper is a step up, and the price difference is smaller than it looks once you spec the Billet 4 properly. The Monster 6 is worth the extra on a car that does serious track use or is making real power; on a road Accord the four pot is fine. The Tarox Super Sport is the right answer if you want 18 inch wheels, a finished complete kit from one manufacturer, and a caliper built for the chassis. At £2,610 it is the biggest spend here, and it is also the only one that arrives with nothing left to do.
Above the Tarox level, Brembo bring a made-to-order Italian kit: 365mm on the Gen9, 355mm on the Gen10. If the budget runs to it and the car is a 2013-onwards Accord, the GT-M is where we would start in the Brembo range. It is a long way from the HiSpec entry price, and the six to eight week lead time is real, so plan ahead. The GT-S adds about a hundred pounds and a step up in caliper spec. The GT-R is for the build where nothing in the Brembo range is enough except the top.
If you are unsure which kit suits the car and what it does, ring us on 0115 647 8650 with your wheel size and a brief description of the use. Working out whether a specific aftermarket wheel clears the caliper is Cameron’s corner of the business, and it is a straightforward check that takes five minutes.