Xenonk Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Am I to assume that the STI Brembos will not fit with the stock wheels? -"Q" Probably not, the stock brakes are already close to the clearance as it is. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Nice rotors....but I will wait for them to come down to about 160-170 for a cross drilled pair;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quelok Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Probably not, the stock brakes are already close to the clearance as it is. Keefe Thanks for the info. So I need to up my size to an 18 in wheel. Cool. -"Q" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodwagon Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Am I to assume that the STI Brembos will not fit with the stock wheels? -"Q" Don't think so. The Stoptech's won't clear either. That's why I went with DBA slotted OEM size rotors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopwhoop Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Actually, I have only done pads and fluid, everything else is stock. There's actually a lot you can do out there, but the main question is: "what do you want to do with the car?" Endless makes a big brake kit as well with matching rotors to your needs. Same goes for Stoptech/(Cobb) and Wilwood, and Legacy STi Brembos. Also, do you want to keep the stock wheels? Or do you plan to up-size those as well? What's the weather like where you live? Do you need this car to be very streetable? Do you need all out endurance race stopping power? I think it's safer to ask yourself what your car will see in terms of action, and I can guide you in the right direction to prepare your car for your action. You can change my suggestions to your liking later as to what you want at the end as a product. Keefe Ok here goes I want to keep my stock wheels. Live in Colorado so we have a full 4 seasons. Need the car to be very streetable. Drive it everyday to and from work, weekend racer for sure. Autox, no track racing. Spirited street driving, no SQUEEKS DESIRED AT ALL. Dont need ALL OUT STOPPING but better than stock would be great. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Bobcats are the closest thing to get or Hawk HPs.. if you want something with real low dusting and pretty much sqeek-free, get some Endless SS-S pads. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 well, to update the thread a little more. Its easy just to say that any brake upgrade available for the front of an STi or a WRX works with the Legacy GT and will probably be listed to fit. For the rear, there aren't as many choices. There is a bracket that come companies have produced (Godspeed?) that allow you to use the rear Brembos from a USDM STi. As far as clearance with stock wheels, I really don't know what works. I saw in a thread here that stock USDM STi Brembos require the use of a 12mm spacer in the front. On the other hand, I have a Rotora 13" setup and it clears the stock wheels quite easily. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwood Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 can anyone confirm that the rear pads for our cars are the same as the 04 legacy? that's what a vendor just told me, but I am suspicious. getting out of the legacy game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopwhoop Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 well, to update the thread a little more. Its easy just to say that any brake upgrade available for the front of an STi or a WRX works with the Legacy GT and will probably be listed to fit. For the rear, there aren't as many choices. There is a bracket that come companies have produced (Godspeed?) that allow you to use the rear Brembos from a USDM STi. As far as clearance with stock wheels, I really don't know what works. I saw in a thread here that stock USDM STi Brembos require the use of a 12mm spacer in the front. On the other hand, I have a Rotora 13" setup and it clears the stock wheels quite easily. what brake pads are you using??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopwhoop Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Bobcats are the closest thing to get or Hawk HPs.. if you want something with real low dusting and pretty much sqeek-free, get some Endless SS-S pads. Keefe where would you suggest to purchase these items??? also what brake fluid??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 what brake pads are you using??? I am using Rotora brake pads. I use their H2 compound which is a street/track pad. Quiet. moderate dusting. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwood Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 ?can anyone confirm that the rear pads for our cars are the same as the 04 legacy? that's what a vendor just told me, but I am suspicious.? getting out of the legacy game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 where would you suggest to purchase these items??? also what brake fluid??? I get my brakes parts from: http://www.brakeswap.com http://www.racecompengineering.com (Authorized Endless Distributor) Motul is the better choice now as ATE Super Blue is no longer made.. you end up paying a few bucks more for better performance. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 can anyone confirm that the rear pads for our cars are the same as the 04 legacy? that's what a vendor just told me, but I am suspicious. Our rear pads are the same size as the 02/03 WRX. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 where would you suggest to purchase these items??? also what brake fluid??? try Oakos.com. They stock them as well: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?p=282747#post282747 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwood Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Our rear pads are the same size as the 02/03 WRX. Keefe thanks keefe! getting out of the legacy game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I get my brakes parts from: www.brakeswap.com www.racecompengineering.com (Authorized Endless Distributor) Motul is the better choice now as ATE Super Blue is no longer made.. you end up paying a few bucks more for better performance. Keefe Typ 200 is still being made, don't be misinformed. ATE only discontinued the Super Blue lineup. They have the same exact properties. Plenty of vendors carry this stuff...try the vendor's classified and find a deal there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Its great having the Super Blue and alternating with Motul... Its easy to see when the fluid has switched. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Its great having the Super Blue and alternating with Motul... Its easy to see when the fluid has switched. But you'll have better fluid and ok fluid Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 hahaha, this is true. I have had 2 bottle of ATE SuperBlue here at home for a while.. When i needed it, I was at the track and didn't bring the bottle... so I bought some Motul from someone there.. Awesome stuff. What I can't wait to try is the new 5.1 stuff. Its just a little expensive. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 can you feel a difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 But you'll have better fluid and ok fluid Keefe Super Blue and Typ200 is more than even anyone will ever need. Not to mention is MUCH more economical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Super Blue and Typ200 is more than even anyone will ever need. Not to mention is MUCH more economical. But some of you guys love to drive fast and slam brakes you'll know the difference when your fluid and pads start to heat up I'll say this, anyone who will do a brake fluid flush and think of putting in stock fluid, do yourself a favor and put in at least Typ200 (the yellow version of the Super Blue, same thing and specs, just different in color). Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Funny...I was going to buy Motul and my installer talked me out of it, saying SuperBlue was more than adequate for street and occasional track use. I trust his opinion, being a real race mechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 But some of you guys love to drive fast and slam brakes you'll know the difference when your fluid and pads start to heat up I'll say this, anyone who will do a brake fluid flush and think of putting in stock fluid, do yourself a favor and put in at least Typ200 (the yellow version of the Super Blue, same thing and specs, just different in color). Keefe Yes, because I'm sure you've boiled over your super blue several times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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