element899 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Super curious about this. Was reading the post over on NASIOC and it looks like the caliper sits a bit askew due to the adapter. I would really like to do this, but want some results before I go spending money on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 For less than $100 each, I'll use them as paper weights :derp: Running over to NASIOC for pics... LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Depending on how many people are running these and what the general consensus is I will probably get a set when I get back from my last training cruise coming up for the next 2 months. Hopefully they work out well for people as I like the caliper appearance more than the STi brembo caliper appearance. 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element899 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 So messaged them via Facebook and they confirmed that all the pad is being utilized. They also said that if we get 10 people to go in on a group buy that they would knock #30 off the price making is $190 per kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 If you want to start a group buy do it! Just remember to follow the rules in the group buy subforum. I'd take it on if I wasn't about to head to sea for 2 months. Hopefully you can get it organized in the next few days and I can get in before it closes. 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element899 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Well bought the calipers, if anything I can return them if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 A few comparison pics. The STi Brembo still looks a touch wider, but the ATS caliper may actually be bigger overall... the last one is of an '05 WRX, not an LGT. Still an awesome difference. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithcraft Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 I emailed them and let them know about this tread. Hopefully, they'll come aboard and let us know about stuff! SC 1994 Legacy MI 2008 Legacy GT specB 2023 Crosstrek Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispatch20 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 I doubt if I have any wheels that would clear these. Not sure I can justify buying two new sets of wheels (winter plus summer) to make this work. Requiring new wheels kind of kills the value for me. I'm surprised there is so much interest considering wheel clearance issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithcraft Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 I don't like the stock wheels and I need to get my brakes done some time this year. Therefore I have an interest in this. So I can either do basic brakes and upgrade them later, or upgrade to Brembos at a savings. SC 1994 Legacy MI 2008 Legacy GT specB 2023 Crosstrek Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battelready Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 (edited) Damd, where were these when i upgraded to sti brembos. But I need some 6 piston monoblock love in my life. But these are a good alternative . Below is the parts list for the install. ATS Brembo Calipers with hardware kit Left caliper- Ac Delco Part Number 172-2586 Right Caliper- Ac Delco Part Number 172-2587 Caliper Hardware Kit- Carlson Part Number H5869 OR Ac Delco part number 18K1971X 2004 Subaru STI 5x100 12.8” rotors High Carbon Blank Rotors- Centric Part Number 125.47019 Drilled Rotors- Stoptech Part Number 128.47019L & 128.47019R Slotted Rotors- Stoptech Part Number 126.47019SL & 126.47019SR Drilled and Slotted Rotors- Stoptech Part Number 127.47019L & 127.47019R *You can use whichever brand rotors you like as long as they are 2004 5x100 bolt pattern 12.8” STI rotors* 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V Brake Pads Ac Delco Part Number- 17D1050M *You can use whichever brand brake pads you want as long as they are for a 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V with Brembo calipers* Stainless Braided Brake lines (optional) Centric Part Number- 950.44034 P Edited April 17, 2016 by battelready I bought an auto be more involved in my uninvolvedness . 200k+ Club If you can't blind them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit. My high mileage turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesleyCrowbar Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 So is it all 17s that they won't fit? Seems that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotofan Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 I don't like the stock wheels and I need to get my brakes done some time this year. Therefore I have an interest in this. So I can either do basic brakes and upgrade them later, or upgrade to Brembos at a savings. SC Yeah but you've got the spec.B 18s which I think will clear these Brembos. Would be nice to have confirmation. I put something here like all the cool people, except there's nothing cool to put here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battelready Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Yeah but you've got the spec.B 18s which I think will clear these Brembos. Would be nice to have confirmation. Regular brembos cant clear those without help. I suspect the sti bbs could not clear because originally they just about cleared the sti brembos but these being a bit bigger would hit. You could go the way latent suggested and sand them down after which you repaint. They are pretty cheap and Amazons return policy is excellent. I bought an auto be more involved in my uninvolvedness . 200k+ Club If you can't blind them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit. My high mileage turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element899 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Has anyone heard back from them about the issue with 17" wheels, I sent them another message yesterday but have yet to hear back about this critical issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotofan Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Regular brembos cant clear those without help. I suspect the sti bbs could not clear because originally they just about cleared the sti brembos but these being a bit bigger would hit. You could go the way latent suggested and sand them down after which you repaint. They are pretty cheap and Amazons return policy is excellent. Ok not entirely sure what you're saying here...but the 17" STi BBSs didn't clear the Cadillac Brembos because the 17" rim was too small, but these brakes are narrower than the STi Brembos so I thought (hope) they might clear the 18" spec.B wheels. SC, try em out for me! I put something here like all the cool people, except there's nothing cool to put here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element899 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Ok not entirely sure what you're saying here...but the 17" STi BBSs didn't clear the Cadillac Brembos because the 17" rim was too small, but these brakes are narrower than the STi Brembos so I thought (hope) they might clear the 18" spec.B wheels. SC, try em out for me! The STI BBS's spokes clear the caliper, but the top part of the caliper is hitting the barrel of the wheel. The Spec B's will probably clear the top part of the caliper, but will need a spacer to clear the spokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Anyone have any comfirmation or feedback as to the performance of these? I know that say brembo and all, but... Otherwise, seems like a great option! I would be inclined to leave the caddy logo on there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF1GG29 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Value proposition is kind of out of the window if you need new wheels as it seems like no stock LGT wheel will clear STi calipers. The ATS calipers look around the same size, if not larger. I don't think I can swing it -- I'd need to get two new sets of wheels to make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrio Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Damd, where were these when i upgraded to sti brembos. But I need some 6 piston monoblock love in my life. But these are a good alternative . Below is the parts list for the install. ATS Brembo Calipers with hardware kit Left caliper- Ac Delco Part Number 172-2586 Right Caliper- Ac Delco Part Number 172-2587 Caliper Hardware Kit- Carlson Part Number H5869 OR Ac Delco part number 18K1971X 2004 Subaru STI 5x100 12.8” rotors High Carbon Blank Rotors- Centric Part Number 125.47019 Drilled Rotors- Stoptech Part Number 128.47019L & 128.47019R Slotted Rotors- Stoptech Part Number 126.47019SL & 126.47019SR Drilled and Slotted Rotors- Stoptech Part Number 127.47019L & 127.47019R *You can use whichever brand rotors you like as long as they are 2004 5x100 bolt pattern 12.8” STI rotors* 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V Brake Pads Ac Delco Part Number- 17D1050M *You can use whichever brand brake pads you want as long as they are for a 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V with Brembo calipers* Stainless Braided Brake lines (optional) Centric Part Number- 950.44034 P Sorry for the possibly stupidqquestion but with this list should I be able to install these on an 01? Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF1GG29 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Yes, you should be able to, but keep in mind most USDM 3rd gen Legacy came with 16" wheels which will not clear these (and most) fixed calipers. If you want to keep your wheels, your only common OE option is to go with the 06/07 FHI 4pots and use a wheel spacer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianEarlSpilner Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 There still seems to be some remaining questions on brake bias. Here's a brake bias idea. They make a bracket to use LGT front rotors on the rear of the car with the stock rear calipers. If you're buying ATS rotors and you don't have too many miles on the fronts just slap em on the back with this bracket. http://www.racingbrake.com/Subaru-REAR-CB09D-p/cb09d.htm They make a whole kit but the rotors are $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I've got the 18s. I've got "puny" stock outback brakes. Those sweet rims are showing off your puny little brakes LGT BRAKE SWAP TIME! I just need a little bit more confirmation and I'm in. pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battelready Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I've got the 18s. I've got "puny" stock outback brakes. I just need a little bit more confirmation and I'm in. Check out the Naisoc thread. It seems alot of them are finishing up there install. I bought an auto be more involved in my uninvolvedness . 200k+ Club If you can't blind them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit. My high mileage turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StkmltS Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Gee whiz, things sure heat up quickly over there. Thanks LegacyGT.com for not being full of d-bags like that "other" site. As hillbillies from my area say "ain't no way" I'm buying these if they don't fit inside my OEM 17's. I can probably justify spending cash on calipers and rotors, but if new wheels/tires showed up my wife would know I was up to no good. It'd be a different story if someone made 18's that looked just like my 17's My DiySB rebuild Got Misfires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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