dvinke1 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 It seems there is a little bit of hate on Wilwoods, but couldn't really find any definitive/technical reasons as to why. But I have eyes on both a Willwood F/R calipers/rotors, and STi F/R calipers/rotors for the same price (both kits used). Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'm not sure how good the deal you're getting on the Brembos is... but you can buy a newly refurb'd set of front Brembos with new hardware from Rock Auto for ~$500. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvinke1 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Wow, Thanks! Did not know that - at first I though at that price maybe it was just fronts with no rotors or something. But sh!#, right around $500!! (Edit: actually look more on rock auto, maybe you did just mean front calipers only, cuz I'm sure they wont take my stock LGT calipers as core will they?) Happen to know which remans on Rock auot are better? There is Wagner, A1 Cardone, Centric, and Beck/Arnley... Also, are all STi Brembos the same? 02-13? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 The remans at Rock Auto are $250 each for front calipers only, and they are unpainted. You'll need lines, pads, rotors and paint, then all the same gear for the rears.. Regardless, I'm sure either setup would make you happy. And fwiw, unless you are tracking the car it's pretty much bling. Our LGT's are setup pretty nicely from the factory, except for the crappy look of the calipers. On stock calipers with a Grimmspeed MCB, stainless lines, good fluid & pads, and your LGT will stop very well. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 wilwoods don't have dust seals on the psitons. That means they need to be cleaned periodically or else they get stuck and might cause vibrations due to uneven pressure distributed on the pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Check out the Nissan 300zx brake swap. The pads are the same as the 2006/2007 wrx and they use factory rotors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin case Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I've got a few thousand miles and a track day on my wilwoods and they've been problem free so far. Correct the pistons do not have dust boots but they are stainless steel. I've just read that cleaning the pistons before pushing them back in the calipers during pad swaps is all thats needed to prevent issues with them getting stuck. Also truly if one does get stuck they only cost $150 bucks for each front calipers so its not so big of an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I'm not sure how good the deal you're getting on the Brembos is... but you can buy a newly refurb'd set of front Brembos with new hardware from Rock Auto for ~$500. Link please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Link please. http://www.rockauto.com Don't be fooled by the buy-in cost. You still need pads, rotors, hardware, lines, etc. Though, in truth, you can reuse the stock lines. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blongo804 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 They are pre-loaded with Centric Posi-Quiet pads already actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Link please. http://www.rockauto.com/m/mobilecatalog.php?catalog=142&partnum=14247040 That's the front left, front right is the same PN but with a 39 at the end. They do come loaded. That price is hard to beat. I see questionable used sets of front calipers only going for more than that. These are completely rebuilt... new pistons, new seals, and fully loaded with hardware. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 16, 2013 Moderators Share Posted August 16, 2013 Do they come with brackets as well? "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blongo804 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 As far as I know, the brackets are only needed for the rear but i'd assume they do not come with them. My order is arriving within the hour so I will update as to whether they are actually painted. I would hope so since Rock Auto shows a picture of them gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin case Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 The front calipers are the brackets,uno piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 They came painted, in OE gold LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Couldn't get a great pic but you get the idea. Brembo decals already en route! http://i39.tinypic.com/2zfritg.jpg LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'll have to look later and see if they have the 08+ calipers too. I didn't get a chance to snag the calipers off my oB before selling it, and I'd like to upgrade the brakes on our Impreza if I'm going to drive it when we get back to the states. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 14247517 & 14247518 are the 04-07 rears. Wow how have I not seen these, I'm tempted to replace my existing brembos with these nicer painted ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 14247532 14247531 are the 08+ rear calipers, they use the 04+ part number for the fronts http://www.rockauto.com/m/mobilecatalog.php?catalog=142&partnum=14247040 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 14247517 & 14247518 are the 04-07 rears. Wow how have I not seen these, I'm tempted to replace my existing brembos with these nicer painted ones... Can't find those PN's... the only rears I found were not centric remans, they seemed to be replacement slider calipers, not fixed Brembos. Got a link? edit: Spoke to Rock Auto and the part numbers you listed are correct, but they're out of stock. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Wilwoods are a better track option. Brembos are a better street/daily option. Been running my Wilwoods for a few years now. Rebuilt them once but probably didn't have to (just the slider was boogered from very dusty pads at the time). Very happy with them. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slvrlegacygt Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 what does loaded and semi loaded mean? where do you get the decals from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slvrlegacygt Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I was able to only buy the right side they ran out of left. Where could I get the left side for the same price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvinke1 Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Bringing this back from the dead... Any of you that bought the Rock Auto reman Brembos - did rockauto take your LGT calipers back as cores??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy_Guy Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I'm interested in this as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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