Aftermarket Calipers and Stock Rotors

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

Bump for same question. What other brands offer front/rear calipers designed for stock rotors? Goal is more for show purpose than performance but arguably still way more functional than the alternative: $25 imitation-Brembo caliper covers.

2006-2007 WRX 4 pot FHI front caliper is bolt-on and fits stock rotor. 2006-2007 WRX 2 pot FHI rear caliper is NOT bolt-on and fits stock rotor, KNS Brakes makes a bracket that fits that caliper to our style rear setup: http://knsbrakes.com/c/kns-bracket

It appears that @Mach V Dan also has the rear bracket/kit: http://www.fastwrx.com/sufobrup2wr.html

[Tye300]

Originally Posted by TouchMyHonda

I daily my car. I will track it maybe 1-3 times next summer. I have Carbotech xp8's all around and completely stock everything else.... the stopping power and modulation is insane. I am also on oem tires.

Thanks bro. I'll keep the carbotechs in mind.

[andrewFT86]

Originally Posted by Tye300

Thanks bro. What pads did you use? I'm just weary of buying different pads then decide to get a bbk after. After you went FI, did the pads cut it? I'm willingnto try a set of pads first, then decide after that. I just want to choose the right pad right away.

I'm on TOM's sports pads


could still be better but good value.

[Anorexic 86]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

I think the goal is to have the look of BBK calipers instead of spending 5k+ on a full on BBK while still maintaining - but not necessarily improving - performance. The OP's question is very straighforward (he never asked about performance) yet it's getting questioned back w/ nobody giving a straight up answer to the original question.

Bingo, thank you.

The stock brakes work fine under light/medium track use with upgraded pads and fluid.

Just want something that looks better without breaking the bank on that part of the car,

and if pads are then easier to swap out without having to unbolt the caliper, even better.

Don't want STI Brembo's because of the heavy front rotors and the Subaru 4/2 pots leave me wanting a little more.

Therefore... just looking for lightweight aftermarket calipers.

[feldy]

To everyone upgrading brakes.... Have you upgraded tires yet? Upgrading tires should be number one as its the only thing touching the ground from the car. Upgraded brakes with stock tires are a waste of money as you out brake the stock tires with stock brakes as it is now.

[BlueDubbinTDI]

Can I ask the reverse question? Which affordable slotted/drilled rotors are best for the fronts with everything else stock? For look/function.

[s2d4]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

I think the goal is to have the look of BBK calipers instead of spending 5k+ on a full on BBK while still maintaining - but not necessarily improving - performance. The OP's question is very straighforward (he never asked about performance) yet it's getting questioned back w/ nobody giving a straight up answer to the original question.

Perhaps you guys can try the cosmetic section.

[makinen]

Originally Posted by BlueDubbinTDI

Can I ask the reverse question? Which affordable slotted/drilled rotors are best for the fronts with everything else stock? For look/function.

I've used EBC yellow-stuff pads and EBC slotted rotors (USR series) successfully on track days.

Mine are lower spec brakes so USR729 rotors are used. But for 294mm rotors, USR972 should be used.

[BRZ68]

Originally Posted by Tye300

Thanks bro. What pads did you use? I'm just weary of buying different pads then decide to get a bbk after. After you went FI, did the pads cut it? I'm willingnto try a set of pads first, then decide after that. I just want to choose the right pad right away.

I highly recommend Project Mu HC+800 street/track pads. They're carbon metallic so initial bite is pretty good. It also has tad higher friction coefficient than carbotechs. The only downside is you get little noise when not bedded properly.

[BlueDubbinTDI]

Originally Posted by makinen

I've used EBC yellow-stuff pads and EBC slotted rotors (USR series) successfully on track days.

Mine are lower spec brakes so USR729 rotors are used. But for 294mm rotors, USR972 should be used.

Whichever the US spec FR-S is equipped with. Not interested in pads atm as all my extra money is still going into cosmetics, track use later. You liked the EBC rotors though?

[switchlanez]

Originally Posted by s2d4

Perhaps you guys can try the cosmetic section.

Nope.

[makinen]

Originally Posted by BlueDubbinTDI

Whichever the US spec FR-S is equipped with. Not interested in pads atm as all my extra money is still going into cosmetics, track use later. You liked the EBC rotors though?

I like them except size.