shtbxr22 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I'll look today. probably not is my guess, but i'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawlwawl06 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 so the braided stainless steel GT brake lines will fit our 2.5i calipers perfectly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Some vendors list them for 2.5i as well and some don't, so it seems up in the air. I haven't heard of any of the members using them. I'm against stainless steel lines anyway though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 so the braided stainless steel GT brake lines will fit our 2.5i calipers perfectly? The fronts are the same. rears are different. the line size where it goes into the rear caliper is different. (2.5i has aluminum rear caliper:)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I have stainless lines. Techna-fit makes the for the 2.5i, and I got them at a smokin' deal through fredbeansparts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 The fronts are the same. rears are different. the line size where it goes into the rear caliper is different. (2.5i has aluminum rear caliper:)) When did the lines change for the rear? Are you sure about this? I used the Techna-Fit GT 6 line package that I got from RavSpec back in 2007 without any problems on my '05 2.5i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 What about radiator hoses for 2.5i ? I know the GT's have extra cooling system parts but not sure if the main hoses are different than 2.5i ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 What about radiator hoses for 2.5i ? I know the GT's have extra cooling system parts but not sure if the main hoses are different than 2.5i ? Ooh, +1 on this. Samco hoses FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 from the photos i've seen it appears that the top hose is the same...not sure how the LGT's are connected with that intercooler and if the bottom hose is different size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 When did the lines change for the rear? Are you sure about this? I used the Techna-Fit GT 6 line package that I got from RavSpec back in 2007 without any problems on my '05 2.5i. I don't know which year, but the GT has a channel that the line goes through on the caliper. the 2.5i has no channel, and one of the hard parts on the rear line is larger than the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawlwawl06 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) I have stainless lines. Techna-fit makes the for the 2.5i, and I got them at a smokin' deal through fredbeansparts.com Sweet, ok I remember seeing the 2.5i set available back when I was going to upgrade my brakes. Yes another spring project! Thanks for the info. Maybe this should be noted in the original post. Here is what they list on the technafit website: 2001-2008 LEGACT GT ALL 6 SUB-1130 $150.00 2007-2008 LEGACT 2.5I, 2.5LTD 6 SUB-1132 $150.00 Edited January 16, 2010 by Pawlwawl06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Also, another side note: I got mine through fredbeansparts.com for $114 after shipping. $105 before shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Speaking of Brakes I installed new Ceramic brakes this weekend and dont laugh but i used Dura-Last C Max Gold pads front and rear and High Temp brake fluid. WOW! bedded them in and stopping is very much improved over stock. My stock pads were not even near 50 percent worn but i was getting tired of the stock feel and fading so i swapped to these from a local 2.5RS guy suggestion. He actually went from Hawk to these pads !!!!!! IDK but my car isnt a track car and there isnt much point in upgrading to LGT Rotors/calipers/etc. Next will be lines and that will do it braking wise. Then its time for the Perrin F/R sway bar kit or the Tribeca one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smushybrain Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 What about radiator hoses for 2.5i ? I know the GT's have extra cooling system parts but not sure if the main hoses are different than 2.5i ? from the photos i've seen it appears that the top hose is the same...not sure how the LGT's are connected with that intercooler and if the bottom hose is different size? Another member (frostbite3360) said that the 2.5i hoses are the same as "02-06 WRX/STI and Legacy 2.5i/GT 05" in this thread: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2284897 I've had my eyes on these hoses from Gates: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360146964089 I'll probably end up getting them closer to spring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Thanks for that ^ Bling factor mostly...but then again the radiator hoses do fail after a few years (5?) and these aftermarket ones should last a lot longer than stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Tried duralast one time on my 93 leg. never again. it was like stepping on a brick w/ no braking improvement. to each his own though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smushybrain Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Thanks for that ^ Bling factor mostly...but then again the radiator hoses do fail after a few years (5?) and these aftermarket ones should last a lot longer than stock. Yeah. I agree. I'm slowly adding some blue underhood bling... but I've heard bad things about silicone radiator hoses on street cars, so I'm going with more traditional rubber ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Tried duralast one time on my 93 leg. never again. it was like stepping on a brick w/ no braking improvement. to each his own though. Yeah I had some on my GA GT once TRASH!!! But these are full ceramic and they have great stopping power even when cold I havent noticed any fading and ive pushed them quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawlwawl06 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 My gripe with the Hawk pads is that they need to be hot in order to get the most out of them. believe me when those pads are nice and hot, the car stops on a dime. Its simply amazing. Most of the time, I don't even get to heat them up enough to get to that point. Are the ceramic pads the same way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I had Hawk HPS on my Cobra and loved them. [SIZE=1][URL="http://public.fotki.com/blackfang/"]Pics[/URL] [B]08 KawasakiZZR 600- exhaust and other mods 98 Camaro Z/28 HT- some mods......street/strip car 07 Legacy 2.5i- SPT exhaust...daily driver[/B][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smushybrain Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) As far as brake upgrades go: I have Akebono ProACT pads and Centric Rotors and I'm happy with them so far. Brake feel is slightly better than OEM and I haven't had any of the pad deposit/warped rotor issues yet that I had with the stock brakes. They weren't ridiculously expensive, either. Edited January 21, 2010 by smushybrain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 My gripe with the Hawk pads is that they need to be hot in order to get the most out of them. believe me when those pads are nice and hot, the car stops on a dime. Its simply amazing. Most of the time, I don't even get to heat them up enough to get to that point. Are the ceramic pads the same way? Yeah i notice they arent 100 percent until a stop or two to get some heat in them but after that they are really nice. The best thing with Dura last ive ever bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 do you guys think it'd be a waste of money to get the ion performance front calipers ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 It'd be nice for bling, in terms of function for a street car it'd be a waste IMO. Isnt it like $1500 for the kit? I'd buy a set of Enkei RPF1 in 17x8 with that money and have change leftover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 do you guys think it'd be a waste of money to get the ion performance front calipers ?? Not a waste... but I would try better pads first. It's a significant difference. Doesn't look any different but noticeably improved braking. Stainless lines too. I painted my stock calipers (black) as part of my gripe with my stock brakes was the appearance. So, painting them helped - still not as pretty as a bbk though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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