shahriar3501 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Hi all, My wife's car is need of brakes, but I figure this will be a great time to do an upgrade. She has 17" wheels, I was looking for plug and play brake upgrade I can do. Would like better pistons. Guidance is appreciated. Sent from my moto g(7) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moral hazard Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 You'd probably find someone selling the GT brakes for cheap (some would upgrade to 4 pots). That would likely be the easiest upgrade while still fitting under your wheels. The GT brakes are vented all around and much bigger rotor on the front. Quite close performance to brembos, but without the issues clearing smaller wheels. Pair those with some decent rotors, pads and lines. Should be a great upgrade and won't be hard to just bolt in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Another vote for GT brakes here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Unless there is some significant issue with your calipers and rotors I would just put on some good quality pads and rotors. I don't think the GT parts are a good enough improvement to warrant the cost. A brake pad upgrade along with better tires would be more noticeable than a ever so slightly larger rotor and vented rotors in the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahriar3501 Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 Hi all, I contacted one of the guys that had a listing in the member's section, but no reply. If I dont find any other options, then I will yield toward new rotors and pads. As for tires, she is running decent Hankook v12s. Can anyone else link me to some GT brakes that are for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVAKeith Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Search for calipers in the 2010-2014 classifieds section. Here’s the most recent result. I have no affiliation with the seller. https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/pa-2010-legacy-gt-oem-brake-kit-280019.html?t=280019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moral hazard Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I'd wait for a reply or check eBay. Alternatively I'd suggest the following upgrade but it won't fit under 17" wheels to my understanding: https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/cadillac-ats-brembo-caliper-upgrade-your-subaru-251912.html?highlight=inch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 3.6R also have the same larger brakes that GT have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahriar3501 Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 Search for calipers in the 2010-2014 classifieds section. Here’s the most recent result. I have no affiliation with the seller. https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/pa-2010-legacy-gt-oem-brake-kit-280019.html?t=280019 I have contacted him via PM, but no response. And I cannot write in the FS threads yet since I'm a new member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Whatever you go with, I recommend Stoptech Street Performance pads for it. They work great at enthusiastic street driving where stock pads overheated and juddered, yet dont need any warm up to work, just like OEM. Very affordable too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahriar3501 Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 Thanks all! Since I got no reply from the seller on the FS section, I bought a kit off of RockAuto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpydingo Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 For my 3.6 I went with the Centric Rotors and Hawk pads. It's been a good combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchwarzeEwigkt Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 I’ve got Centric PowerStop rotors and Akebono ceramic pads on my 3.6R. They were noisy at low speeds for a couple weeks while they bedded in (Akebono used to have a bed-in procedure, at least for the Euroceramics, and now they don’t?). Now they’re fine if you take into account for the behavior typical for ceramic pads. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 since we are all talking about brakes, why does Subaru show a single piston caliper for the car? my 14 base has dual pistons up front... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchwarzeEwigkt Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 since we are all talking about brakes, why does Subaru show a single piston caliper for the car? my 14 base has dual pistons up front... I’m inclined to think that it’s the same reason my dad’s early ‘15 Outback has late ‘14 front brakes and ‘15-on rear brakes. Seems like Subaru was doing some weird transitioning of parts and tooling during 2014. Pretty sure the fronts were dual-piston because I remember not being able to use my single-piston brake retractor for some reason. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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