mwiener2 Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Got my Brembos installed today. Fronts only. They're big, really big. Install specs for those that are curious cause I know there isn't much info out there for us OB guys. Calipers bolt right up, no modification of anything needed. I already had techna-fit SS lines and they also fit no problem. New rotors also bolt on. Stock OB wheels DO NOT fit. I used a H&R 15mm spacer kit and I had to press new studs into the hub. This is where the only modification was needed. Had to make a small notch on the dust shield to get the studs in and out without taking the hub off. With the 15mm spacer there is plenty of room..too much almost as my one wheel just barely rubs the front fender. A 7mm spacer should probly be the better choice, but I got 15mm already, so o well. These things stop like no other. I swear I just touch my foot to the pedal and car stops. I did a few 80-0 stops back to back and there was literally no fade by the last one. Can't wait till I save up enough $$ to fix my rears next. Cliffnotes: Brembos Bolt on Stock OB wheels need at least a 7mm spacer 18x8 OZ Superleggera's fit without spacers http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a257/mwiener2/IMG_1254.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a257/mwiener2/IMG_1255.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a257/mwiener2/IMG_1258.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a257/mwiener2/IMG_1262.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a257/mwiener2/IMG_1257.jpg very tight!! http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a257/mwiener2/IMG_1261.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a257/mwiener2/IMG_1266.jpg My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Nice Mike. I guess I'll be the first to say this.. TTIWWOP! -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 It's dark outside!!! My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Congrats! They do elevate the braking performance to a new level. And this was coming from the LGT brakes, I can imagine the even smaller XT brakes was an even bigger jump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 They make my rears look like the brakes off a bicycle My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-TT- Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 did you buy new? if so where? i NEED a BBK and brembos are sexy as **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 it is no surprise they fit on an OBXT - several people have already done this mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer2Blower Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Would these screw up the brake bias with the puny OBXT rear breaks or is this system designed to accomidate this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trohler Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 IIRC the OBXT share the same brakes as us NA guys, so this is very good news. +1 on where, how much and part #. Tolly 07 Impreza 2.5i Special Edition 07 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 FastWRX.com My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zildjiank Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I've always wanted to put that down... Finally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 it's too cold out and I'm too lazy....they'll get taken eventually My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 What size are your stock Outback wheels? -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 it's too cold out and I'm too lazy....they'll get taken eventually yesterday it was too dark, today it's too cold........ we could get pics by spring maybe ? Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftride Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Would these screw up the brake bias with the puny OBXT rear breaks or is this system designed to accomidate this? +1, i am not sure if i'd want to mess with the brake bias... *vb gallery* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 What size are your stock Outback wheels? stock 17" rim, 225/55/r17 as far as brake bias goes, I havn't noticed anything bad. I havn't driven it much yet, but i did take it out for a spin on my favorite twisty and it did much better than it used to. I'm going to get some aggressive pads for the rear and hope that, and the cars EBD are able to keep things in check mostly. Only other thing i noticed so far is that ABS kicks in occasionally. I think it's cause the clamping force is so much greater any slick spots on the road really become apparent. It's still no where near as bad as the stock brakes with RE92's. I'm a little worried though that I might have too much brakes for winter driving... we'll just have to wait and see. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 ^^ I wish. Instead I'm stuck in class all day My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 Added pics ^^^^^^^^^^ My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Where did you get them and how much did they set you back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 read post #10 My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 read post #10 Aha. Nice $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Why OZ racing on the rims? 15mm is a huge spacer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 My other wheels are OZ superleggara's and when i was switching wheels for winter I found those stickers and slapped then on cause i was bored.... they actually look kinda cool on there 15mm was really my only choice. H&R makes 5mm, 15mm, and 25mm for the legacy. 5 woulda been really really close and since I didn't know and I had to have a spacer with me on install day..... I went with 15mm. My real problem is going to be next spring when I switch back to my OZ's. They clear without the spacers, but since I had to press new studs in, I either have to use the spacers with the OZ's, or get some open end lugnuts to work with the longer studs. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 I've got a few more miles on the brakes now and I've come to a few conclusions; These brakes are too fricking big for city driving. I only use about an inch of pedal travel to stop the car and it's a really stiff pedal. I mean, I can really feel the road and what the brakes are doing, but it's just too much for normal driving. Granted, I can't wait for my first track day to really get these things warmed up and working hard, but for regualr street use...it's like they're laughing at me. My foot slipped on the clutch and I clipped the brake pedal....almost sent my passengers through the windshield. Damn glad no one was behind me. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urfsin Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 ^^^So what you are saying is that it is worlds better than stock brakes even with the stock tires. GREAT!!! Slide It Sideways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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