Buru Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I just finished my Brembo f/r setup last night. I was up tell 2am and was late for work the today!!! It was all worth it though, they feel amazing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 All right, just to add to this thread, here are some links comparing BBKs on a Acura RSX. I know it is not an LGT, but this just shows why you want a matched set-up. The moral is, choose the wrong BBK and your stopping distances increase dramatically, even on better tires First, the Car and Driver Article Next, the Overall Results PDF Lastly, Stoptech's Propaganda Article A recent issue of Sport & Compact Car magazine had an article on their project RSX featuring the Stop Tech kit. They noted that the RSX is an odd bird in that it is not set up for the normal forward brake bias that most OEM cars are for liabilty reasons (avoid spins under braking); rather, balance was optimized. This made it an especially difficult car to improve braking performance, they said. With their Stop Tech kit, they only improved braking distances by a few feet after back to back tests with the same car (stock brakes vs Stop Tech). But this was with consultation with Stop Tech and a kit swap, I think. The initial kit increased braking distances. Their take was that BBKs generally help heat dissipation and brake modulation. Unless you have OEM resources, don't expect shorter braking distances. The current S&CC (January 2008) has a column on this same matter. Good reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Hey. I was browsing some of the vendor sites for the AP Racing setup - pricey! I came across the Brembo upgrade from King of parts. Front and Back together would cost about what the AP 6-pot front costs alone! Anybody have any thoughts on these aftermarket Brembo's that haven't already been mentioned? I imagine these the exact STi brakes? https://www.thekingofparts.com/servlet/Categories?category=Legacy+05%2B%3ABraking http://www.thekingofparts.com/catalog/brembo.jpg http://www.thekingofparts.com/catalog/rearsti.jpg Hey Freddy Thats the ones I have been looking at as well. The price seems really reasonable. I think this is the route I am going to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buru Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I just put that exact set on a month ago, just have not had the time to post! Anyways that rock, in my opinion. The only thing that you will need are rear stainless lines. The ones provided will not fit (length wise). Also you have to grind part of the rear spindle just a very little bit, but that is really common. Talk to jeremy at king of parts, he will set you up right, also mention that you are on the LGT forums. These brakes grad hard!!! Just make sure your wheels will fit them. Yes they are absolutly identical the STI Brembo's. This is called the Gran Tarismo Kit. I did not realize that until i saw the boxes. Good luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Well elders and nUbs, yes I searched. I came across a myriad of threads of "does this fit under x" and "will my YYY wheels clear that." However, there is no compendium of such data that I can find. I ask because yes, I'm looking at a BBK purchase that will clear my Shrek wheels. Gonna go with AP or Stoptech/Cobb 4-pots on all fours probably. Note: I've seen a couple of us running Endless setups but no comments or reviews. I'd like to get some opinions of these too if possible. Sublo Correct me if I am wrong but... How will you get them to fit under your spec wheels? They are only 7 inches wide correct? 18x7 I think You need at least a 7.5 or 8 inch width rim for them according to king of parts. I guess you can use a spacer. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I believe it is dependent on spoke design and offset. Wheel width isn't relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 Sublo Correct me if I am wrong but... How will you get them to fit under your spec wheels? They are only 7 inches wide correct? 18x7 I think You need at least a 7.5 or 8 inch width rim for them according to king of parts. I guess you can use a spacer. Greg I'm swappin' out my wheels first. Man. Big investments in this car. True, it's the offset that's really the problem on the OEM Shrek wheels not the width. Sigh... I would keep them if I could fit a BBK in there. ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Just do the Upgrades to the stock brakes you have as in this thread. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38676&page=5 05+ LGT Front and Rear Calipers, <---YOU HAVE THESE ALREADY OBVIOUSLY DBA 4000 Brake Rotors for 05+ LGT's Front and Rear (The rear is vented now.) EBC Yellow Stuff Pads for 05+ LGT's Front and Rear Stainless lines for 05+ LGT Front and Rear ATE Super Blue DOT4 Fluid. Brembos are a little overkill arent they? I would love to have them but around 3000 just for the brakes let alone wheel expense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Brembos are a little overkill arent they? I would love to have them but around 3000 just for the brakes let alone wheel expense... Bling for most, helpful for some. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Man I would love to have them from what I have heard, but Wheels too.... You guys are killing me. I did find a full set of 04 sti calipers for around 1000. Im tempted..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Man I would love to have them from what I have heard, but Wheels too.... You guys are killing me. I did find a full set of 04 sti calipers for around 1000. Im tempted..... buying the calipers is the easy part. The rear brackets and rotors add up quick cause you're not likely to find them used. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buru Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 true that is why i went to king of parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 LGT brakes it is. With the upgraded pads, lines, rotors and fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edekba Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I know this is purely for looks, but does anyone w/a silver car have gold Brembo on? I'm about to get some, but cant decide if the extra money is worht it for black. I am unsure how gold brakes would look on a silver car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buru Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I think that it would look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I know this is purely for looks, but does anyone w/a silver car have gold Brembo on? I'm about to get some, but cant decide if the extra money is worht it for black. I am unsure how gold brakes would look on a silver car I do, they look good. However, given the opportunity, I would have gone with black calipers to keep the car looking a little less noticeable. Gold Brembos are more common and less expensive than the black ones. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edekba Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 yeah im leaning towards black cuz they draw less attention... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buru Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Honestly I do not think that the gold draws that much more attention. Granted if you are looking for them they stand out more, but most do not look for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edekba Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Okay so I just got my Black Brembo Kit installed. Brembo Rotor, calipers, pads + LGT specific SS Lines. Fluid is Motul. I got a killer deal on them... if anyone wants them lemme know i can send you in the right direction quick pics here http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1653353&postcount=37 So far, very nice compared to stock. Intially it bites really hard and i was unsure of how much pressue is needed but now that i get the hang of it, i think they're a definate upgrade to stock. Distance i think is cut, i brake later than I usually do comming up to a light/stop sign and i still hve room to spare before i'm up to the line. I'm always kinda like ... "damnit i could've braked later." I havent and might not ever track my car, but from a street driving these are great. Much more confident in braking. My friend put it this way, "Hey at least you won't hit the car in front of you, only you'll get hit from behind." heh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Great to hear! Me Want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edekba Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 get some they're preeeeety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edekba Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 anyone got the sizes of the rotors for the brembo kits? i forgot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Okay so I just got my Black Brembo Kit installed. Looks a lot like my car. I think the GC-05's look better sans stickers though. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 So far, very nice compared to stock. Intially it bites really hard and i was unsure of how much pressue is needed but now that i get the hang of it, i think they're a definate upgrade to stock. Distance i think is cut, i brake later than I usually do comming up to a light/stop sign and i still hve room to spare before i'm up to the line. I'm always kinda like ... "damnit i could've braked later." I havent and might not ever track my car, but from a street driving these are great. Much more confident in braking. My friend put it this way, "Hey at least you won't hit the car in front of you, only you'll get hit from behind." hehTruly amazing. I bet they even make you younger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edekba Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Looks a lot like my car. I think the GC-05's look better sans stickers though. bought them that way ANSI don't really have an opnion yet. I want thesubtle effect so well see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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