FourMoBro Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Well, I finished my front and rear Brembo install. Everything went smoothly except for the install of the lines. Some notes: 1. These are the "WRX" kits from THEKINGOFPARTS. a. The rear lines supplied with the Kit are much longer than needed and required Zip-ties to keep the line contained. I hope it's out of the way. b. As installs before me have said, minor and I mean minor grinding is needed to make a bolt head clear on the rears. I used a die grinder. c. As installs before have said, the rear dust shield needs to be removed. I used a hammer and a putty knife. 2. For some strange reason, to disconnect the rubber lines from the hard lines was a B!tch and half. I spent almost three hours trying to get them loose and undamaged. The left side's came off no problem. The rights side's just didn't want to go. I did have Liquid wrench, and it was sprayed several times. I also had the flare nut wrench. No dice. I rounded the crap out of them with robo-grip pliers which made it fun to put back on the new lines. 3. I used the Motive bleeder from JSC SPeed. Was pretty painless. 4. This is/was my first brake job. I haven't driven the car to bed in the brakes as of yet. Maybe tonight. Wish me luck If the car and myself survives the test run, I will post pics tomorrow. I have to take pics of my stock wheels anyway for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrok Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Congrats! I just did my first install today (lines, pads, fluid). WHAT A PAIN. The lines sucked ass, the pads were alright. But man, those lines suck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmiller5 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 post pics.. I am gonna be doing this very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourMoBro Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 some pics......be kind to the dirty car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookslikeanevo Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 i wish i had money, they look good on GRP Current:MY05 SWP wagon - 253/290 UP, AEM CAI, Invidia Q300, tuned@yimisport OLD: MY06 GRP - 274/314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-TT- Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azca Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 how's the stopping power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourMoBro Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 how's the stopping power? hard to say. I never really used the stock brakes. I always downshifted and used the brakes sub-20, which probably explains the tranny woes. I figured I had air in the lines. This morning I took my buddy out and jammed the brakes and made the tires squeal a bit, so I guess I'm good. I may bleed again since I have some fluid left over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azca Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 so, was the upgrade worth it? how much $$$ did you spend on the setup? hard to say. I never really used the stock brakes. I always downshifted and used the brakes sub-20, which probably explains the tranny woes. I figured I had air in the lines. This morning I took my buddy out and jammed the brakes and made the tires squeal a bit, so I guess I'm good. I may bleed again since I have some fluid left over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourMoBro Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Was the upgrade worth it? hmmm. I dunno. I do have non-rusting calipers, that look nice and fill the gap nicely, created by the larger rims. I do have added assurance if I ever take it to the track. you figure the cost is probably 3X just rotors and pads. The only other place the money would have gone was to the mortgage. PM THEKINGOFPARTS if you interested in the setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb175 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 looks good! car looks great in the first pic. jealous, wishing i had the money. but my money has to go to the mortgage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredBeans Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 some pics......be kind to the dirty car Car looks sweeet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 this thread proves bling > stopping power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourMoBro Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Car looks sweeet!!! who asked you? I think the car seat puts it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourMoBro Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 this thread proves bling > stopping power. I knew going in that I may be able to pick up like 10 ft of stopping distance in the 60-0. This was based on a thread I saw on a 350Z forum. They did a good write up on comparisons between different rotors (sizes/drilled/slotted, etc) and calipers (2/4/6 piston). So the only real benefit I got was better braking at the track, should I go there. But yeah, my street cred is off the wall now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 What did it cost you for the upgrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I have the goodridge ss lines for the legacy. will they work with the brembos or will I need new lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourMoBro Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 im guessin the legacy lines would be better. wrx lines are too long, and you will have to zip tie them, and one line would not be replaced. the legacy lines would be the right size and all would be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HangKen Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I am understanding that you only did the Caliper Swap for the fronts correct? If that is the case, would there be some kinda problem since you have the stock ones in the back? Do you have to change the proportion valve? (Sorry if you did change all 4 calipers but you only showed the fronts so I was just assuming). I also am very interested at doing some caliper swap but wondering if there will be problems with only having a Bigger and Stronger Caliper in the front and a Tiny Stock one in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 ^ Look at the first post and the 4th post. did front and back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 i only did the front brakes, though i'd like to eventually add the rear, it wasn't necessary at the time. i noticed a substantial difference b/w the stock and brembo's. and yes, i USE my brakes. Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HangKen Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Oh my God, sorry for skimming the Post!! Well, I Hope you have fun with your new sets! I'm thinking that it's gonna be a lot of money to buy the front and the rear but I'm sure it's worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zildjiank Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Red on gold is just flat out hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourMoBro Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 Red on gold is just flat out hot. what looks even hotter is the brake dust covered hypersilver rotas. you get the look of some silver and some black..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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