edmundu Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 If I had to surmise my thoughts on the Brembo's to just one word....I would have to say AMAZING!!! Whoever said that these weren't going to be much of an upgrade, ARE dead wrong! These brakes are fantastic, from how they grab, the firm pedal feel, and of course, how they look! I haven't yet installed SS lines, and am just using the factory rubber lines, even with that, they feel tremendous. They also only have the stock pads, but again they certainly are an upgrade over what we have stock. I haven't yet done the rears, because I'm having some trouble sourcing nice unchipped rear calipers. But also, after speaking with Saurin? of MPJ Performance, he had mentioned that upgrading the rears would be mostly cosmetic. I'll wait and see, how these workout, and when I need to get pads, I'll then also put in SS lines. Sorry guys, but I have no pics yet, because the Mrs. has the digi-cam, and besides, I needed to get this swap done while she was away, so I guess you'll just have to wait, until perhaps later tonight, before I can get a snapshot of them. If you can pick these up for a good deal, don't hesitate, get them! PS The STI Brembo caliper pistons, are just about an equal for our stock twin pistons, so brake bias should remain unchanged. This was also confirmed with a call to Stoptech, who also use the same exact calipers for both the STI and the LGT. Edmund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 leme see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Xenonk Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I'll Endless BBK my car later. Nothing like having a 14" rotor instead of a 12.8" from the STi... if you want to feel stopping power, 14" is where it's at. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 I'll Endless BBK my car later. Nothing like having a 14" rotor instead of a 12.8" from the STi... if you want to feel stopping power, 14" is where it's at. Keefe Too rich for my blood. Only in my dreams......sigh..... That's why I got the STI takeoff's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brio11 Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Too rich for my blood. Only in my dreams......sigh..... That's why I got the STI takeoff's. Don't let him put you down, they look great and I bet they are amazing like you said. There's no need for anything more if you don't race. After i did the front rotors and pads on my car it was a night and day difference, def. a first mod for any powercar. I would agree with your guy Saurin about the aesthetic appeal for the rear, typically it's a 70/30 - 80/20 % split on stopping power front / rear. But I do have to recommend painting your calipers in the back to match the front, or paint them both black. Would flow better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted July 4, 2005 Author Share Posted July 4, 2005 Don't let him put you down, they look great and I bet they are amazing like you said. There's no need for anything more if you don't race. After i did the front rotors and pads on my car it was a night and day difference, def. a first mod for any powercar. I would agree with your guy Saurin about the aesthetic appeal for the rear, typically it's a 70/30 - 80/20 % split on stopping power front / rear. But I do have to recommend painting your calipers in the back to match the front, or paint them both black. Would flow better. I'm not taking it as a putdown, just stating that I would go Endless too, if I could. But I'm quite satisfied with what I have, plus once I get pads/lines, it should help it even more.... The rears will be matched, just didn't know if I wanted to invest the time color matching/painting, when I was still looking to put the Brembo's on the rear as well. Which I'm still leaning towards, mostly because I like matched/engineered sets. Now I just have to find some nice rears for sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Care to share how much it cost parts/installation ? I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 I'll Endless BBK my car later. Nothing like having a 14" rotor instead of a 12.8" from the STi... if you want to feel stopping power, 14" is where it's at. Keefe If ever you get sick of your Endless, i'll take em off your hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Care to share how much it cost parts/installation ? remember to factor in inflation for the years until your warranty runs out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepFreeze2 Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 That's a hot looking set up! YA RLY!!! Home of +2500 useless posts!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted July 4, 2005 Author Share Posted July 4, 2005 Care to share how much it cost parts/installation ? No problem! I picked up the calipers pads factory rubber lines rotors bolts dustshields (Parts had about 3-4k miles, basically new!) Total = $700. Add to that some brake fluid, new bleed wrench, bleeder hose about $20. I did the swap/install myself, super easy!!! I didn't need the dustshields, because they would not have fit, besides the existing ones were big enough and did not hinder/get in the way at all! I also installed the Cobb dp the night before, and that took longer than to put these beauties on! Literally it took me about 1 1/2 hrs, including lifting, putting away, cleaning up, and bleeding the lines. The Cobb took about 2hrs, because its tough to work from jackstands.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Was it a direct bolt-on? Cause I heard somewhere that the Brembos need a custom mounting bracket, but I'm not sure whether it was for the front or rear. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted July 4, 2005 Author Share Posted July 4, 2005 The fronts ARE straight bolt-on! Even the STI brakes lines are identical. The rears OTOH, do unfortunately need a custom bracket, and some sort of custom sleeve to reduce the parking brake to 170mm, from the STI's 190mm. Or you can pick up custom 2 pc rotors, but either way it's not very cheap, nor easy to source. I'll patiently try to put it together, so I have a matching set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 If ever you get sick of your Endless, i'll take em off your hands N3V4R!!!!! dont you get it? Endless never ends!! Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illt3ck Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Interesting ... where did you find the setup for so cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 With so many high school punks driving STIs around, they are frequently parted out on NABISCO after being totaled. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nendo Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 lookin sweet how was the clearance issues with the rim?? i test fit the brembos on my lgt wuth ssr 18 comps and they were a no go by 3-4mm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Will these subaru 4-pots work with the legacy? http://www.mastrowrx.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=21 Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Good call.....I would lean towards four pots. I seem to recall someone put these on, but can't remember for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladt Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 An awesome upgrade mate! Could you please provide more details of which year/model STI the calipers/discs came from? Why the hell was everyone saying that custom brackets are required for front sti brembos to go on GT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwaydrifter Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 ps its sauren and he is a good guy, and i agree with him the effects of the rears wouldnt be as big of a change as having the fronts.. You would see some difference because the legacy isnt as front bias as the wrx but none the less it would be the world of difference you have seen now. congrats!! and im going for the AP 6pots when i can stash away the cash.. (damn womenz... damn debt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 dos r teh hotz!!! very nice! In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Will these subaru 4-pots work with the legacy? http://www.mastrowrx.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=21 Jim+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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