Replacement brakes

**Gritter99** · #1: 09-14-2012, 06:48 PM

Just bought an 06 spec b and it needs new brakes, I don't plan to track the car but would like some better stopping power than stock. Can somebody recommend a descent price pad and rotor set for front and rear?

**Bolksey85** · #2: 09-15-2012, 11:10 AM

OEM or Centric rotors and HPS pads. Or any quality pad of choice, really. Check around because people have good things to say about the Stoptech and other brands of pads as well.

**jamal** · #3: 09-15-2012, 11:34 AM

I really didn't like my HPS pads. Not a lot of bite, can't withstand much heat. Much happier with the stoptechs.

**Heedz** · #4: 09-16-2012, 04:15 AM

+1 on the stoptech streets. Get some centric premiums that are cryo treated. youll be good for a long time.

**GT_Red** · #5: 09-16-2012, 07:57 AM

Just get autozone rotors and whatever ceramic brake pads the shop offers.

**iNVAR** · #6: 09-16-2012, 08:23 AM

I like my Hawk HPS pads. Responsive, quiet, no "warping" problems.

**scoobyscoodle** · #7: 09-17-2012, 01:17 AM

I've had good experience with EBC yellowstuff and Stoptech pads, not so much with the HPS.

**mbcracken** · #8: 09-17-2012, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heedz

+1 on the stoptech streets. Get some centric premiums that are cryo treated. youll be good for a long time.

+2
I've got this setup and works great for DD.

Cheers,
Mike

**AZP Installs** · #9: 09-17-2012, 12:48 PM

Hawk HPS combined with Centric Premium Rotors is our replacement of choice. For a lower cost option go with the Stoptechs.

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**JJr** · #**10:** 09-24-2012, 12:58 PM

Mike from AZP shipped me front and rear Hawk HPS pads this time last year, purchased the Centric premium rotors from Rock Auto ( I had purchesed these prior to talking to Mike). Mike is a great help give him a holler. Love the setup, no issues +1 on INVAR's response.

**aac0036** · #**11:** 10-05-2012, 03:58 PM

Another +1 on Hawk HPS, I've had them in 2 cars and after following the proper break-in procedure from Hawk I only have good things to say!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT_Red

autozone rotors

This may surprise people, but on a road car rotors don't effect brake feel as much as some people would hope. You can really choose any rotor you want, with pads and brake lines providing the most feedback and stopping power.

**AZP Installs** · #**12:** 10-06-2012, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aac0036

Another +1 on Hawk HPS, I've had them in 2 cars and after following the proper break-in procedure from Hawk I only have good things to say!

This may surprise people, but on a road car rotors don't effect brake feel as much as some people would hope. You can really choose any rotor you want, with pads and brake lines providing the most feedback and stopping power.

Agreed for the most part, the biggest advantage of the centric premiums over say autozone is that the top hats are coated/painted so they don't look like crap in a few weeks.

-Mike Paisan

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**sjxbrd** · #**13:** 10-06-2012, 01:22 PM

Using stoptech street performance with NAPA rotors. Quiet and responsive. Used this set up a couple of times on a local track, worked really well.

On my dad's outback XT, we have stoptech pads and centric premium rotors, recently installed the grimmspeed MCB. My dad has been really happy with this set up. Very responsive and very linear pedal feel.

**spc2125** · #**14:** 10-07-2012, 02:13 PM

I have an 06 spec b as well and I am having a hard time deciding on what I should get for brakes as well. Im in the market for rear rotors and pads.

I think Im going to go with from subimods brake package:

StopTech Performance - Rear +$43.00
StopTech Cryo-Stop - Rear +$105.00
ATE Super Blue +$15.00

Still debating if I want to do Techna-Fit Brake Line Kit +$110.00.
Ill probably do that when I do my front brakes.

**AZP Installs** · #**15:** 10-07-2012, 05:16 PM

Why would you get the Cryo-Stop rears? I think that's a waste of money.

-Mike Paisan

11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts.
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