TheDon427 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 My reasoning behid this has two parts... 1. My car has just over 8,500 original miles on it yet I get a shake/vibration in the steering wheel whenever braking. I'm not sure if it's because te car sat for months or what but it's very annoying. 2. I'm not a huge fan of the look of the stock calipers on the LGT/B's and would like to know why affordable options are out there. I looked into the STi Brembo setup and what confuses me is that some use rotors from the Spec B. Does that mean I can get away with Brembo calipers on my stock rotors? Will I need to get the super overpriced $250+ bracket to bolt them on? Someone told me the '08 Brembos are bolt ons for us but I don't know how true that is. I'm looking for a relatively inexpensive option. The car is my dailydriver so no need for $6k Project Mu's or anythig crazy. I hate the look of painted calipers because it's still an ugly caliper. C/N: inexpensive, aesthetically pleasing brake option that won't take 6 months to piece together and install Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1CKED Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 The vibration is more than likely from brake pad build-up on the rotor. What is a BBS caliper? For ANY BBK...you are looking to spend $500+ for the fronts alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon427 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Wow I'm an idiot, I meant BREMBO. This site is blocked at work so I'm reading, typing and searching from my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1CKED Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 AFAIK...anything that'll fit an '02+ WRX will fit the '04+ LGT. Provided the rotor is 5x100...obviously. If you get an '04+ STi Brembo caliper, you'll need the 2004 5x100 STi rotor for the overall size and bolt pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon427 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 I saw threads where in order to run the Brembo calipers in the rear you either need a certain rotor to allow the e-brake to function or many use the Spec B rotors due to their extra thickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1CKED Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I saw threads where in order to run the Brembo calipers in the rear you either need a certain rotor to allow the e-brake to function or many use the Spec B rotors due to their extra thickness. You'll need something like THIS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I would do Brembos up front and leave the stock rears. It is not worth the extra effort to put the bracket and get the custom parking brake pads or custom rear rotors for the Brembo Rears. For brembo fronts you are looking at: brembo Calipers 04 STi Front Rotors 04 STi Compatible Rims -mike http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: paisan@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | T-1 Certified Amsoil Dealer "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearOnePerformance Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 if the car sits outside a lot and the rotors get rust build up, the same pulsation will most likely come back. No brake set up is immune to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNS Brakes Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 We have 2 pair of front gold brembo's - one pristine - one average. We have almost any type pad imaginable in stock and several rotor options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1CKED Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 We have 2 pair of front gold brembo's - one pristine - one average. We have almost any type pad imaginable in stock and several rotor options. PM'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon427 Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 I would do Brembos up front and leave the stock rears. It is not worth the extra effort to put the bracket and get the custom parking brake pads or custom rear rotors for the Brembo Rears. For brembo fronts you are looking at: brembo Calipers 04 STi Front Rotors 04 STi Compatible Rims -mike Thanks, Paisan. I'm not a huge fan of changing only front calipers since it still only solves half the problem. I think the stock LGT calipers look like crap, especially with an aftermarket wheel that allows them to be more visible. if the car sits outside a lot and the rotors get rust build up, the same pulsation will most likely come back. No brake set up is immune to that. I just bought the car. The owner (a member on here) was overseas for the military so it sat since Dec. I believe. I daily drive the car. We have 2 pair of front gold brembo's - one pristine - one average. We have almost any type pad imaginable in stock and several rotor options. PM sent. Any other options for front AND rear caliper upgrades that are more for cosmetic purposes and not track use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Oh performance-wise you might as well put on HP+ pads and call it a day with stockers. Having tracked my LGT a lot, the rotors/calipers in stock form were more than adequate for most folks abilities on track. I didn't notice any brake bias issues associated with going from stockers to front only brembos, especially because the brembo sized rotors are not a whole lot larger than the stock LGT ones. If you can afford a whole set of brembos that's the way to go, for me I couldn't afford the rears with the special rotors etc. -mike http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: paisan@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Dealer "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon427 Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 :icon_rollI'm happy with the performance of the stock brakes, I just hate the ugly calipers. They're especially ugly when running aftermarket wheels. It's not a HUGE deal, I was just wondering if there were any options to remedy this (besides painting) that are reasonably priced for a daily driver and won't entail custom brackets for $270. http://images.geekazoids.net/1209176358092.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Yeah, the custom brackets from KB are the only way to go (you also need custom rear rotors too) -mike http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: paisan@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Dealer "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
end0 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/rotora-bbk-insane-pricing-limited-quantity-127862.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Paint the calipers, install Hawk HPS pads and you should be fine. Don't waste your money where it's not needed. The HPS pads will solve the shaking wheel. They are much better at getting rid of the dust from the rotors. Buy them from Mike at AZPinstalls. 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...
TheDon427 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Had the dealer fix the vibrating issue since its covered under warranty. Not a fan of the Hawk pads. Had them on my WRX for a while and didn't notice much of a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 We like the HPS as an improved OEM replacement. Most of our custys have found them to be a big improvement over stock. Biggest complaint we have seen on the HPS is when the customer doesnt bed them in properly. We run em from 60-5mph, 5-7x and then allow them to cool for 20-30 min. The cooling part is very important. -mike http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpghttp://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/141039922.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://upload.pbase.com/image/137566671.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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