bg. Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Hi there, I am wondering if anyone has swapped the 2008 - 2012 black STI brembos onto a legacy GT. http://i40.tinypic.com/5fhrfm.jpg I want to know if the calipers are the exact same dimensions and fitment as the older style gold ones (around 2004ish version7??) So basically what I am asking is are all sti brembos the same? What I want to know is if I can use 08 STI brembos on my car, is it the exact same process as swapping the older style gold brembos? So can I just go out and buy 2004 STI rotors (5x100) for the front and rear and buy the adapter bracket for the rear with the larger drum shoe you can buy for the parking brake and call it a day. Or do the 2004 STI rotors not fit into this brake setup and I would have to get 08 rotors and redrill them for 5x100. If that is the case I would just stay away from going with this setup because rotors would be a pain in the ass to drill every time. Thanks in advance! bg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeriyakiBBS Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Front Yes will fit but the rears no. I think the rears will only work for 08+ with KNS brackets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bg. Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Can I use 04 sti rotors with these calipers? Are they the same size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Only the fronts are useable. The rears you will need a different bracket than the one used for the 04-07 onto a 05-07 LGT. For the fronts, we sell dual drilled rotors that are both 5x100 and 5x114 for STi these would work for your car. -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Now we have an Online Catalog where you can purchase Parts! AZPParts.com Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bg. Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks mike that clears everything up then ill see if I can source down the bracket for the rears if not may just look for an older set of brembos since it seems to be less of a headache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks mike that clears everything up then ill see if I can source down the bracket for the rears if not may just look for an older set of brembos since it seems to be less of a headache Get in touch with the guys over at KNS Brakes, great friends of mine and if it exists they will have it. -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Now we have an Online Catalog where you can purchase Parts! AZPParts.com Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bg. Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Yes, that was actually where I was going to order the parts from to do the swap, Ill have to see if they have an option for 08 - 12 calipers if not i can always source down 04 - 07 calipers as the guys at kns brakes do sell everything needed to bolt those right up to our cars!! Thanks again for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danteneon Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I really want to get some info about fitting the 08+ STI rear calipers on my OBK. I see no brackets anywhere though. I read one post that someone said that the caliper almost bolts up, but it just needs to be spaced properly. Not much info to go on I like to cook my pets and my family. Use commas. Don't be a psycho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 What kind of racing are you guys doing? LGT brakes worked fine for us and we've been instructing at the track for over 10 years and run in the fastest run group! Proper pads and brembos, especially rears, are unnecessary. -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Now we have an Online Catalog where you can purchase Parts! AZPParts.com Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danteneon Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 What kind of racing are you guys doing? LGT brakes worked fine for us and we've been instructing at the track for over 10 years and run in the fastest run group! Proper pads and brembos, especially rears, are unnecessary. No racing for me (not yet anyway). While the LGT brakes would be a good upgrade, if I need to source replacement brakes I want the bling that the STI calipers give. I like to cook my pets and my family. Use commas. Don't be a psycho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 OP, if it turns out that you can't use the rears, let me know and I can take them off your hands for a fair price. They are a direct fit to my 2012 LGT and would save me from needing the KNS brackets for pre 08 Brembo rears. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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