vlad_b Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hi I did extensive search but failed to find recent links... I procrastinated all summer, but finally got to fixing my vibrating and heating front wheel. One of my front calipers frozen and pistons are rusted beyond repair I think. So I need a new front calipers. Don't want to spend too much money for my winter car. Is there a good source for re manufactured calipers for GT 07? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 www.rockauto.com GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawk222 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 www.knsbrakes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawk222 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 My fault...rockauto is great for remanufactured calipers....all other brake needs see above^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 NAPA has them for $99. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark34 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I got one from Advanced Auto. About $60 after core is returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redryan98 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I highly recommend Napa. They come with all hardware and are coated black. Its probably painted and will wear with time, but at least look really nice now. Pretty good warranty too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 napa gold... the warranty is nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 OP, have you searched on line ? NAPA offers 10% off if you have a AAA account. https://www.google.com/search?q=front+caliper+for+a+2005+subaru+legacy+GT&hl=en&gbv=2&tbm=shop&oq=&gs_l= 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlad_b Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Thanks guys you rock! Ordered from rockauto, it looks like with core return it'll be about $50 pp. Now I have a question about removing caliper. When I unscrew the line - how do I keep the brake fluid from gushing all out? All DIY's I've seen don't show this moment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Fluid is going to leak out regardless, plus anyways you're going to have to rebleed them once you put the new one on. This would be a good time to flush out the old fluid from the system. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlad_b Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Fluid is going to leak out regardless, plus anyways you're going to have to rebleed them once you put the new one on. This would be a good time to flush out the old fluid from the system. I know, I'm going to flush it. But I though it would be good not to let air into the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I've taken off both my front calipers before and brake lines, it's not going to hurt anything if air gets in there, it's going to happen. Just make sure you bleed the system properly when putting in new fluid. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redryan98 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Thanks guys you rock! Ordered from rockauto, it looks like with core return it'll be about $50 pp. Now I have a question about removing caliper. When I unscrew the line - how do I keep the brake fluid from gushing all out? All DIY's I've seen don't show this moment... Not sure if "gush" is the correct word. It will come out in a slow but steady stream and than drip. Just put something under to collect the runoff. Once the stream stopped I ziptied the line to the strut so its pointing up. prevents a little little bit from dripping. But yes you will have to bleed the system regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 It's more of a drip as long as you leave the cap on the master cylinder. Think about it. You can hold fluid in a straw with your thumb over the top of it. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Napa calipers are good, the black stays on for at least 30K miles. And that's when mine seized up again :-/ but at least it looks good. FWIW, the Rock Auto ones seized up in 60K. Fluid flushes every other year. Switching over to Z32 brakes soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surlycamera Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I just did mine. I got remanufactured Tokico's from the local Mom and Pop store which happens to be a Bumper to Bumper. I forget what I paid but it was less than the local NAPA. Not dogging NAPA, it was just cheaper in my area. Also, I grabbed a bolt and flanged nut with two old crush washers out of my hardware stash. As soon as I pulled the hose off, I put the bolt thru with a washer on each side and snugged the nut so the fluid wasn't dripping while I was working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06silvarubiLGT Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 you will loose fluid either way but sometimes Ill use https://www.treatland.tv/plastic-red-hose-clamp-pliers-p/red-hose-clamp-pliers.htm something like this thats the right size to slow it down some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlad_b Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Also, I grabbed a bolt and flanged nut with two old crush washers out of my hardware stash. As soon as I pulled the hose off, I put the bolt thru with a washer on each side and snugged the nut so the fluid wasn't dripping while I was working. Excellent advice! I JUST came back from the garage to check torque specs on banjo bolts before doing it, and read this! Perfect timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlad_b Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 The caliper came with TWO copper washers. I put two of them on both sides of the incoming hose and it was a mess... My torque wrench only goes as low as 18, so I over-torque it and the top washer is... not looking good anymore How do I torque 13 lb/ft without a proper wrench? Strangely, the original factory setup didn't have any washers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surlycamera Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Excellent advice! I JUST came back from the garage to check torque specs on banjo bolts before doing it, and read this! Perfect timing. Glad I could help. BTW, I ran across my receipt over the weekend. My calipers were $199. out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 The caliper came with TWO copper washers. I put two of them on both sides of the incoming hose and it was a mess... My torque wrench only goes as low as 18, so I over-torque it and the top washer is... not looking good anymore How do I torque 13 lb/ft without a proper wrench? Strangely, the original factory setup didn't have any washers. 13ftlbs in not much. just snug it up, you know how much to much is. if it leaks you can always go a little more tight, you know whathappens when you go to much... 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlad_b Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 That is the plan. Just need to buy more washers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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