Nigel_Vertigo Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Can we get an update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Cassady Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Finally got a quote back from a water jet supplier, the two I initially contacted never ended up providing a quote. Hopefully start production soon, definitely will have something this summer. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2006 Legacy GT Wagon - Regamasters, Evo X Recaros, STI 6MT, Brembo 6-Pots (in progress) @regashiii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel_Vertigo Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Cool, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoOne1223 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 You guys getting brembos for cheap are lucky! All of my wrecking yards know exactly what they have and charge accordingly... Still Hoping to find any 6 pot that a kit is available for, or direct bolt on. Glad to see a new kit being worked on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Cassady Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 If you haven't already, car-part.com shows wreckers all over that have a specific part and many ship, prices aren't the absolute cheapest but are generally fair. Being in Canada is tougher though. 2006 Legacy GT Wagon - Regamasters, Evo X Recaros, STI 6MT, Brembo 6-Pots (in progress) @regashiii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevets27 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 You guys getting brembos for cheap are lucky! All of my wrecking yards know exactly what they have and charge accordingly... Still Hoping to find any 6 pot that a kit is available for, or direct bolt on. Glad to see a new kit being worked on!Other side of the problem. Saw a suitable donor vehicle which was new to a local lot. It was in the lost for less then 24hrs and they were gone. Hard to beat people that go to the yard basically daily (while people are usually at work) and grab anything they know they can flip for a profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crjohnson Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) Hey guys, I was toying with the idea of modifying the 17Z caliper to a radial mount style, or even redrilling the axial mount holes. Looks like these guys are already doing it for porsches: https://www.goingsuperfast.com/Brake.html Edited June 22, 2021 by crjohnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Cassady Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Radial mount is a good way to go for a one-off kit! Makes the bracket super simple. I wouldn't recommend elongating the holes, I've modelled it up and it's sketchy at best. 2006 Legacy GT Wagon - Regamasters, Evo X Recaros, STI 6MT, Brembo 6-Pots (in progress) @regashiii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoOne1223 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 I'm Canadian, and all, and I mean all, know exactly what parts are worth money, and it sucks. I'll check out that site, and maybe I'll find a place that doesn't know what they have Sent from my SM-N960W using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeInOregon Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Would love to do this but my local yard no longer allows self pull and besides I have been chasing 17zs sense I had my Audi TT it's like winning the lottery to find a set Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Cassady Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Another option, albeit slightly more expensive, RockAuto I believe has reman calipers, unpainted or a company called Rotorlab sells rebuilt ones, fully painted/decaled. 2006 Legacy GT Wagon - Regamasters, Evo X Recaros, STI 6MT, Brembo 6-Pots (in progress) @regashiii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTorv Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Any updates on this? Looking forward to it if things are working out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Cassady Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Life has gotten in the way and slowed things down, but working with a friend on the manufacturing side now. Hopefully will be cutting parts soon! 2006 Legacy GT Wagon - Regamasters, Evo X Recaros, STI 6MT, Brembo 6-Pots (in progress) @regashiii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crjohnson Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Hey Neal have you had your set running on your car at all or waiting to use the production parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Cassady Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I wish! Waiting on the first batch of parts to fully install on the car. The test fit was done with 3D printed parts on a Legacy GT upright, using the same models that will be used for manufacturing. But there are always material/process variations so hopefully it all goes smooth once I get parts. 2006 Legacy GT Wagon - Regamasters, Evo X Recaros, STI 6MT, Brembo 6-Pots (in progress) @regashiii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-tracy Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Thanks for the update, Neal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crjohnson Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Anybody had any luck with these yet? I have been side tracked with a few other projects but was looking into master cylinders the other night. It sounds as though we would need to chance to a 1 1/16" STI master cylinder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-tracy Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I don't think these have been released yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Cassady Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Not yet. OEM pedal travel is pretty long stock, so the WRX 1" or STI mc are both a good upgrade with stock brakes. It's not required for the 17Z calipers, but definitely a worthwhile change, especially with a STI booster. The pedal travel will be about 5% longer with the 17Z calipers and OEM LGT master cylinder (15/16"). The STI master reduces travel by about 18% with the 17Z calipers, compared to stock MC/brakes. 2006 Legacy GT Wagon - Regamasters, Evo X Recaros, STI 6MT, Brembo 6-Pots (in progress) @regashiii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcboi617 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Deff interested in a set of the brackets. I have a pair of calipers ready to go and jdm sti mc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geertterharmsel Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Instant buy for me! very interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crjohnson Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Anybody had any luck with these yet? Also does anyone know what thread the front caliper hose/line takes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Cassady Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Making progress, other priorities unfortunately mean that progress is slow. Did a test fit of the kit on the car (instead of just a loose hub), to make sure the strut, steering and LCA had no issues. Found some small changes to simplify the kit (2 fewer pieces) and also make installation less...intricate. The kit is designed to install in 2 ways: 1) without an offset bushing in the caliper (less work) 2) with the offset bushing (better pad position) The third photo shows the slight angle of the pad (bottom corner is closer to the centre of the rotor) WITHOUT the offset bushing (method 1). The pad does not overhang the rotor, it is just not quite concentric. Happily, all other components clear. 17x8 +35 Regamasters clear with ~10 mm spacer. The caliper takes an M10x1.0 male thread with a euro flare (bubble or convex DIN is the proper name I believe). Thanks everyone for following along, hopefully will have actual parts to share soon. 2006 Legacy GT Wagon - Regamasters, Evo X Recaros, STI 6MT, Brembo 6-Pots (in progress) @regashiii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-tracy Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Hi Neal, would you consider taking deposits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Cassady Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Sorry for the delay! Not doing deposits, once I'm happy with everything they'll be listed for sale. Would people want the kit to include brake lines? Or would you prefer to DIY them with AN fittings or have a local hydraulic shop make them? A pair of stainless conversion lines would add about $70 to the kit. Technically you could use the LGT banjo bolt and fitting, but the Brembo 17Z caliper is meant to take a bubble flare, so the conversion line would match the Subaru chassis hardline and have the proper bubble flare for the caliper, and LGT strut mount tab. 2006 Legacy GT Wagon - Regamasters, Evo X Recaros, STI 6MT, Brembo 6-Pots (in progress) @regashiii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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