TbirdMan Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Ok, after researching I feel confident that with bigger wheels, 05LGT brakes, front and rear, are a bolt on to our cars. Has anyone ever done it? I have seen a thread where a guy put them on an 02 WRX, so again, fitment shouldn't be an issue. this would likely be the best option short of STi Brembos. Sizes are 12.3" front and 11.3" ventilated rear. ("H6" are unventilated) Info I have seen suggests minimum of 17" wheels, so clearance could be an issue. I won't be doing this for some time as i don't have the money and I just put all new/reman 04 WRX brakes on the front of mine. Just putting this out there so people are aware the option exists. EDIT: Pricing parts: Calipers: Advance: $65.99 ($45.00 core) Rock Auto: $50.89 ($85.00 core) Rotors: Advance: $56.99 Rock Auto: $37.99 cheapest pads: Advance: $23.49 Rock Auto: $19.82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted May 11, 2012 I Donated Share Posted May 11, 2012 The 05LGT has multi link rear suspension...so I don't think the rears would work. Fronts will work though. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdMan Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 Actually, from what I can find, they will. 03 legacy: http://partimages.genpt.com/largeimages/936500.jpg 05 LGT turbo: http://partimages.genpt.com/largeimages/938497.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLegacy2.5GT Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 They really do look similar. But what if they are the nut spacing is off by a millimeter or so and you just can't discern in the photo. But if it were true, you better get on it for the first guy to make up his own new "mod"! Also, for contigentcy plans it should be noted that the space saver spare that is located in the trunk of the 2nd Gen legacy DOES NOT clear either the front OR the rear brakes should you decide to go through with the brake upgrade. I'm assuming you would need to get a 05GT spare just in the event of a real flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted May 11, 2012 I Donated Share Posted May 11, 2012 You know...I probably could just order all these parts into the shop...test fit them...and then return them -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdMan Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 lol, like i said in the other thread, that is not in the works for me right now since i am a poor college student, I just started researching it and saw all this and hadn't seen it here, so I thought i would let everyone know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLegacy2.5GT Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Furman......Dooooooo eeeeeeeet!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdMan Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 well, I superimposed one pic over the other, while the position of the bolt holes is not 100% perfect, the variance is within the expected range for the very slightly different perspective of the two shots. I feel within a 95% certainty that the bolt holes will line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted May 11, 2012 I Donated Share Posted May 11, 2012 well, I superimposed one pic over the other\ uhhh -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdMan Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 I think this settles it: http://www.northursalia.com/modifications/brakes/gtrear/gtrear.html granted that is a 1st Gen impreza, but it proves the concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdMan Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 also, backplate for 3rd gen and 4th gen GT are the same subaru part number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wish Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 They fit, just need 17" or bigger wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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