OEM BRZ Brembo performance? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

nocwage · 05-18-2019, 11:53 AM

Hi Folks,

Coles notes: How are folks finding the newer OEM Brembo brake setup on the BRZ Sport-Tech RS for the occasional track day? I want to know if it's worth getting that and not upgrading brakes vs buying the more basic model and getting aftermarket brakes again.

I used to own an FRS a few years ago and took it to many a track day, I found the stock brakes pretty underwhelming when at the track and eventually upgraded to a NEO Motorsports kit and man was it a good idea. I'm looking at buying another 86 (BRZ this time) because my current daily driver has issues at the track (it has a seat-belt pretensioner that kick in during heavy braking and high-g that starts to choke me out after a few corners..)
Is the new OEM Brembo setup good enough or is it more for show (ignoring the stock pads).

Code Monkey · 05-18-2019, 12:12 PM

It works great on the track, with proper fluid and pads, go for it.

nocwage · 05-18-2019, 12:20 PM

Thanks, so fade etc are no longer a problem? (Again acknowledging a lapping day, not a race).
I loved screaming into a corner with my NEO brakes and braking at the last second, sucking back all the lead more powerful cars had on me.

Skyehigh55 · 05-18-2019, 12:21 PM

I like them. As a $1200 upgrade option from the limited model, to me it was 100% worth it and a no brainer due to bigger brakes, Sach’s suspension and the wheels. The 2017 PP is my first car so I don’t have another car to reference from but the Brembo’s have saved me from some stupid drivers.

Although the stock PP pads do generate a decent amount of brake dust, I believe they’re worth it. If tracking, you should probably look for new pads and fluid though since that’s what a lot of people tend to change immediately for frequent track usage.

I went into more detail on post #2 about sourcing a new BBK instead of the factory Brembo’s from the PP here:http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133255

In all honesty if you’re back on the market for a brz, I’d go PP without hesitation. Saves a lot of time and is plenty capable with the correct supporting mods.

Code Monkey · 05-19-2019, 11:09 AM

Never had them fade on me.

TofuJoe · 05-19-2019, 05:37 PM

PP brakes are great. Did Project Mu fluid and Ferrodo DS2500 pads.

05-18-2019, 11:53 AM	#1
nocwage MMTT Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2019 Subaru BRZ Location: Ontario Posts: 130 Thanks: 7 Thanked 44 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OEM BRZ Brembo performance? Hi Folks, Coles notes: How are folks finding the newer OEM Brembo brake setup on the BRZ Sport-Tech RS for the occasional track day? I want to know if it's worth getting that and not upgrading brakes vs buying the more basic model and getting aftermarket brakes again. I used to own an FRS a few years ago and took it to many a track day, I found the stock brakes pretty underwhelming when at the track and eventually upgraded to a NEO Motorsports kit and man was it a good idea. I'm looking at buying another 86 (BRZ this time) because my current daily driver has issues at the track (it has a seat-belt pretensioner that kick in during heavy braking and high-g that starts to choke me out after a few corners..) Is the new OEM Brembo setup good enough or is it more for show (ignoring the stock pads).

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05-18-2019, 12:12 PM	#2
Code Monkey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 843 Thanks: 876 Thanked 569 Times in 341 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It works great on the track, with proper fluid and pads, go for it.

05-18-2019, 12:20 PM	#3
nocwage MMTT Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2019 Subaru BRZ Location: Ontario Posts: 130 Thanks: 7 Thanked 44 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks, so fade etc are no longer a problem? (Again acknowledging a lapping day, not a race). I loved screaming into a corner with my NEO brakes and braking at the last second, sucking back all the lead more powerful cars had on me.

05-18-2019, 12:21 PM	#4
Skyehigh55 Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Drives: 2017 Pure Red BRZ w/ Perf Package Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 65 Thanks: 30 Thanked 27 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like them. As a $1200 upgrade option from the limited model, to me it was 100% worth it and a no brainer due to bigger brakes, Sach’s suspension and the wheels. The 2017 PP is my first car so I don’t have another car to reference from but the Brembo’s have saved me from some stupid drivers. Although the stock PP pads do generate a decent amount of brake dust, I believe they’re worth it. If tracking, you should probably look for new pads and fluid though since that’s what a lot of people tend to change immediately for frequent track usage. I went into more detail on post #2 about sourcing a new BBK instead of the factory Brembo’s from the PP here:http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133255 In all honesty if you’re back on the market for a brz, I’d go PP without hesitation. Saves a lot of time and is plenty capable with the correct supporting mods.

05-19-2019, 11:09 AM	#5
Code Monkey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 843 Thanks: 876 Thanked 569 Times in 341 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Never had them fade on me.

05-19-2019, 05:37 PM	#6
TofuJoe Ohne Titel Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 2017 BRZ PP ISM Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 684 Thanks: 1,141 Thanked 412 Times in 234 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	PP brakes are great. Did Project Mu fluid and Ferrodo DS2500 pads.

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