JBisson Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 So I have a 2000 LGT and one of the front calipers is seized and both front rotors are warped so I'm thinking perfect time for an upgrade right? My question is Subaru 4 pots or STI Brembos or 05GT front brakes? What will help me stop the best. I am already in the process of building a motor with a goal of 300whp so I want something that will stop me quickly and efficiently Thanks in advance for any help Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Unless you are going to track the car, 05 LGT brakes would suffice. In any of the above cases you will need 17"wheels to clear. Get good pads. A little search will help you decide. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somac Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Brembos > LGT brakes > 4/2 pots. However, doing just the fronts can negatively affect your braking. Brake bias is already heavily leaning towards the front and adding even more braking force in the front will only make it worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Disagree ^. Countless number of people have done the so called H6 upgrade with no ill effects. Better pads and tires will give the most you can get out of whatever setup you have. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnev Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Brembos > LGT brakes > 4/2 pots. However, doing just the fronts can negatively affect your braking. Brake bias is already heavily leaning towards the front and adding even more braking force in the front will only make it worse. I did just the front brakes on my 2nd gen with slotted/drilled rotors and carbon ceramic pads. Overkill? Maybe, but the stock brakes were absolutely terrible even with 2 Pot calipers on the front. I've noticed no adverse effects in braking and those upgraded brakes have saved my ass more than once with jackholes who don't look before they pull out of a parking lot. As long as you break them in properly, there should be no negative effects. That being said, as soon as I put my 16" wheels on, I'll be doing the H6 brake upgrade to the rear, adding a master cylinder brace, upgrade to steel lines, and it should feel like a brand new car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFRB1999 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 100% agree with Osei. My 3rd gen has the JDM 4 pots and the car stops fantastic. I had to use 17" Blitzen wheels to clear the brakes. On my 2G Legacy gt BD Chassis I did the H6 brake upgrade and they was amazing for that little car. It needed a serious upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJCasper Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Where do you guys shop your brake parts? PM me with the info if there are any rules broken by posting on here. Thank you Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Depends on the part, access to salvage yard, and end result. I've gotten my calipers from salvage yards, std rotors locally and slotted rotors from 3 rd party. Std brake pads from Rock Auto and performance pads from another 3rd party, tho' RockAuto does sell some ceramic pads. SS brake lines 3rd party and better brake fluid 3rd party. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreyh29645 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 i'm putting 05gt brakes all the way around on my car. i only own 16's so i went at the calipers with an angle grinder. that and the 10mm wheel spacers and my 16's fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 05 gt calipers require 17" rims O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreyh29645 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 ok. well mine fit after a lot of grinding. i wouldn't recommend it but i did it. don't have the money for 17's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBisson Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 Seeing as my thread is still active I thought I would conclude it with the results from my upgrade. I ended up doing the 05 gt front brakes. I got the calipers from a local auto parts store. The pads and rotors came from eBay. Here are some pics Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreyh29645 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 But now you can see the difference in how much I ground off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJCasper Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Sorry if my questions are considered stupid, but am brand new to Subaru's. Beyond possible grinding, Is this direct bolt-on for all four corners? The SS lines... Shop for 05 or 00 Legacy GT lines? OR are they the same? Thank you Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Brackets and calipers are direct bolt on. Shop for lines for the calipers you intend to have. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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