Honda Elysion Big Brake Kit Upgrade / TTSPORT Mono EMB6
Honda Elysion owners keep telling us the same thing: the pedal feels soft, travel is long, and under a hard stop the car shudders. That's a common complaint on this MPV's stock single-piston setup, and it's exactly the kind of problem a properly designed big brake kit is built to solve. This case swaps in TTSPORT's Mono Series EMB6 six-piston caliper up front, paired with an oversized 325mm rear rotor.
The owner's chief complaints were the usual soft-pedal symptoms: a long, spongy pedal stroke and noticeable shudder during hard braking. Rather than just refreshing worn stock parts, the goal here was a real upgrade — more clamping force, better heat management, and a firmer, more predictable pedal for daily driving and emergency stops alike.
Vehicle & Kit Specs
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Honda Elysion, 19-inch wheels |
| Front caliper | TTSPORT Mono EMB6 forged monoblock six-piston caliper |
| Rear rotor | TTSPORT 325mm high-carbon oversized rotor |
| Bracket | Vehicle-specific caliper mounting bracket |
| Lines | TTSPORT stainless steel brake lines |
| Hardware | Brake fluid, mounting bolts, and installation hardware |
Here's the full official spec sheet for the EMB6 caliper used in this build:
| Brake Caliper | |
|---|---|
| Series | Mono Series |
| Model / Application | EMB6 |
| Axle Position | Front |
| Piston Count | 6-piston |
| Piston Type | Two-piece heat-insulated pistons without dust boots |
| Piston Diameter | 30 mm × 2 / 34 mm × 2 / 38 mm × 2 |
| Caliper Dimensions | L 382 mm × W 160 mm × H 92 mm |
| Total Piston Area | 55.0 cm² per caliper, all pistons combined |
| Manufacturing Process | Monoblock forged aluminum body |
| Net Weight | 3.25 kg per caliper, without pads |
| Surface Finish | Nickel-plated |
| Recommended Wheel Size | 18 in or larger |
| Recommended Rotor Size | Ø355–405 mm × 32 mm-34 mm |
| Fitment & Installation | |
| Minimum Spoke Clearance (mm) | 101 |
| Caliper Mounting Type | Radial mount with vehicle-specific caliper brackets |
| Brake Line Fitting Type | Vehicle-specific fittings; caliper-side and chassis-side fittings vary by application |
The complete kit for this Elysion covers a vehicle-specific caliper bracket, brake fluid, mounting bolts, and the fasteners needed for a bolt-on install — no cutting, no drilling.
Why It Works
- Monoblock forged construction with a through-brace design adds structural rigidity over a stock caliper, so the caliper flexes less under load and the pedal feels more direct.
- Six pistons (55.0 cm² of total piston area per caliper) spread clamping force across a larger pad footprint, generating more stopping force than a single-piston stock caliper for the same pedal input.
- Two-piece, heat-insulated pistons help manage seal temperatures under repeated hard stops, supporting a more linear, predictable pedal feel at speed.
- A lightweight, vented caliper body sheds heat faster, which helps limit fade on longer or repeated braking events.
- The larger 325mm rear rotor adds thermal mass at the back axle, balancing front-to-rear heat capacity as clamping force goes up.
- Installed under the owner's stock 19-inch wheels with a vehicle-specific bracket, keeping the swap a straightforward bolt-on.
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FAQ
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