anexartist Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 First, thanks to folks on this forum for posting great tips and walk throughs on brakes. I changed the rotors and pads over the weekend and reviewing the posts beforehand made the job a piece of cake. But I did discover a problem that I wasn't expecting. When I pulled a front caliper off I found one of the dust seals was pretty well chewed up. The piston itself slides in and out without trouble, but with a torn seal it's probably only a matter of time before it freezes up on me. I called the local Pepboys looking for a remanufactured caliper. The caliper for a GT is identified on their website but the counter man I spoke with said that it wasn't showing on his computer so he couldn't even order one for me. I found several places on line (i.e., Summit) that list Legacy calipers but do not distinguish between a GT and a non-turbo model. I was under the impression that the GT has larger brakes than the non-GT and therefore the calipers would be different. Does anyone know offhand if the calipers are the same between the GT and the non-turbo model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Contact Fredbeans, a vendor on this site. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 GT calipers are bigger than the 2.5i -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 ^^ +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Yep, pulled my calipers off the other day to do brakes and had the same thing happen, but mine WAS seized. I found a used caliper thru a junk yard, but the first one I found was for a 2.5i and the second place I called I made them confirm it was a GT caliper. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anexartist Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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