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#1: 05-08-2013, 01:33 PM
What calipers could I use on my 07 Spec B
 
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I want to replace them but heard I could use ones off a WRX.
What year WRX?
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Anything "WRX" other than 06/07 4pots/2pots would be a downgrade. Those specific calipers are red, you can't miss 'em.

What are you looking to accomplish? Why are you changing out your calipers?
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#3: 05-08-2013, 01:37 PM
 
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WRX brakes are a downgrade.
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#4: 05-08-2013, 01:48 PM
 
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I'm changing my rotors, pads and brake lines, well my calipers look like crap, they look like they are rusting.
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#5: 05-08-2013, 01:51 PM
 
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I'm changing my rotors, pads and brake lines, well my calipers look like crap, they look like they are rusting.
I have a set of stock calipers for sale if you're interested--good condition. Other than that you're looking at remanufactured stuff from rock auto, wrx red 4/2pots, and then BBKs.

EDIT: the rust probably isnt hurting anything and you could also just try an clean them up.
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#6: 05-08-2013, 02:39 PM
 
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The WRX 4/2 setup is a downgrade from LGT brakes as well. Freshen up those LGT brakes or do what BMB is and get some BBK bling bling.
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#7: 05-08-2013, 03:16 PM
 
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Is the rust you're referring to like this?



If so, you are fine. Apply some brake lube while you're replacing your pads and rotors too.
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#8: 05-08-2013, 09:38 PM
 
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You could always apply some black or silver caliper paint, unless the rust is extremely bad, it's really just a cosmetic issue.

As said above, ALL wrx calipers are a downgrade from lgt brakes, even the 4/2 piston fixed ones.

Pads, fluid, ss lines, and rotors and you should be solid. The next step up would be sti brembos and then a true BBK.
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Or you can upgrade to Nissan Z32 calipers, uses the same pad shape as the Subaru 4-pot.

This set up is nice because it utilizes the fixed caliper design, and it uses an LGT front rotor.

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#10: 05-09-2013, 03:30 PM
 
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The problem is that the Subaru 4-pot pads have a smaller surface area than the lgt brakes. You get the advantages of a fixed caliper, but smaller pad surface means earlier fade, not really ideal.
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#11: 05-13-2013, 07:11 PM
 
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Thanks fellas! This forum never fails lol

Could any one give a list of tools and sizes that I would need to
To make this happen?
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