legacylegacy Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Legacy GT 60-0 mph takes something like 142 feet (Motor Trend data). Only a couple of other cars they have tested were worse. (ex. Chevy Aveo) And pretty much the worse for a 'sporty' car. Heck the Dodge Durango was better Does anyone have braking data other than MT? It's the only place I've seen it. Maybe even their own actual test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Get new pads, your braking will become Much better;) Take it to the next level and replace the stock tires:) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 oh here we go again. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Face it, the Aveo is a superior vehicle and so is the Durango. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-TT- Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Face it, the Aveo is a superior vehicle and so is the Durango. BLASPHEMY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacylegacy Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 Does Subaru use bad pads? My experience with upgrading pads is somewhat better performance and usually heavier rotor wear. Upgrading rotors with slotted/cross drilled usually helps with fade, but if the base calibers and rotor diameter are....well just bearly adequate there's only so much that can be done. And upgrading calibers, ouch, that would be kinda expensive, not to mention the concerns with ABS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Exactly, Dont forget the almighty SRT-4;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Bad Tires... I rather be rollin on turds. Thats really what stops your car. If you want an explaination search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKoan Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 The brake system are great, but the pads and tires aren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napiersaber Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Tires will make a differance. Bridgestone sucks, much like in F1 this year. I didn't wait unitll I saw wear get them off my car. I can notice a differance between mine and my brother's car under heavy braking. He still has the Suckstones on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWortham Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 To prove how good the Legacy's brakes can be, just watch the videos of Xenonk with his mad late braking skills. He gains a lot of ground by braking at the last second again and again... http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13894 You just have upgraded ss brake lines, pads, and fluid right Keefe? Oh, and crazy performance tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 SS brake lines alone will make a huge difference....at least they did on my friend's WRX. I plan on swapping mine out very shortly, the brakes are my only complaint about this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frontrangeSubie Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 Face it folks....these Legacy brakes DO suck......worst brakes of any of the more than 35 cars Ive owned.... Ive got different tires also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emlevins Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 Face it folks....these Legacy brakes DO suck......worst brakes of any of the more than 35 cars Ive owned.... Ive got different tires also... I've gotta agree. I've replaced the tires and will do pads and lines next. I want the braking of the WRX I had before the LGT...initial bite and little pedal travel. 05 SWP Legacy GT Limited (aka "Pearl")- 5MT AP - Stage 2 Protuned (238/284) - wife driven 07 BMW 335xi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 The feel is fine I think, very linear, better for daily driving than being real touchy. I would like it if the brake booster was much stronger though. That way the pedal travel means something other pushing yourself back in your seat. I bet there's some way to hot rod that thing.. I bet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiggins Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 Deer Killer, you're right on the track. Can anyone who's replaced whatever part of the brake system comment on what it did for you? For me, the effort required for the stopping power given is the main problem. I agree the brakes are linear, but very weak feeling. Sure, I want to need to stomp on 'em if I need an emergency stop (touchy brakes suck ass), but in my daily driving, I'd like a reasonable, much lesser than Subauru offers, effort for some serious sport driving bite. So, do pads give the big help? Brake lines? Brake fluid? Does it take new calipers......please no, 'cause I can't afford that . Please let us know what was your biggest bang for the buck for aggressive street driving was, and what it did for the brake performance (sometimes feel and performance are not the same). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 this is soo pointless.. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 I know everybody is going to have a diffrent opinion... Its starting over again.... My brakes have NO problem hauling the car down and making my performance 245 aenzis squeal. Thats my opinion. Take it or leave it. Some people prefer more pedal effort some less... But I can gaurantee you one thing. Once those RE-92's are removed and replaced your braking distance will drop by at least 20 feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 Try the Tribeca.. nice quick grippy feel but not too jerky. One of the first things I noticed next to the lack of power were the good brakes. One of the first things I noticed is that the thing looks like miss piggy's face after got sprayed with pepper spray... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundBoy Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 I agree.. the breaks are HORRIBLE.. I tried to get alongwith them.but took them off after about 2 weeks. Anybody that realyl wants to feel the road should practice declerating with plenty of distance to spare.. Much like manual vs auto.. knowing how much i can accelerate so i can coast down to a stop for the next light, etc is making me more attentive to the car and the road in general. we rely on technology to much.. to make mediocre drivers better.. you will always be 1000% better driving when you ditch extra technology and feel the road again.. to know what the car is doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01tj Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 To prove how good the Legacy's brakes can be, just watch the videos of Xenonk with his mad late braking skills. He gains a lot of ground by braking at the last second again and again... http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13894 You just have upgraded ss brake lines, pads, and fluid right Keefe? Oh, and crazy performance tires. great clips, does that LGT have stock breaks? It's been a while since I test drove the LGT so I don't remeber how well it performed. Looking @ R&T's test results the LGT seems to be middle of the pack in its class. With tires and a good set of pads it should improve. I put performance firction pads from Auto Zone on my Jeep and it stops alot shorter than before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 He has pads fluid, and i think ss lines. THey are the stock calipers and rotors though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levish Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 I'm not to crazy about the initial bite of the stock pads but they work well enough (vented front and rear means good fade resistance too), tires make the biggest difference in stopping distance imho. 215's with a 7.1 inch tread width is kinda pokey for a 3300+ pound car, for comparisons sake my 02 Audi A4 with sport package had 235/45/17 Dunlop SP Sport 9000's (oem) which have a 8.5 tread plus a bit stickier in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 I fid that in real world driving the brakes are exceptional. The few times that some dufus pulled out in front of me or I had to stop rapidly for some reason they were solid with no pedal fade and the ABS handled lockup effeciently. If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slickvic Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 Can anyone who has replaced their pads with a good aftermarket brand please share the info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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