Opinions on BBKs

[Ernest72]

Originally Posted by bmxr

Ernest, either I am misunderstanding something or you are contradicting yourself. There isn't a rear caliper that looks better than stock that is cheaper than the Subaru 2 pots. Likewise, the Subaru 4 pot fronts are the least expensive OEM style option outside of used or reman calipers intended for other cars, with the wrong size pistons. An option to the Subaru 4/2 is to try and pick up a used STI of PP caliper set.

4/2 pots would be cheapest route for both front and rear.
This early in time people want big money for PP brakes, so this might not work out.
Used STI gold brembos and black brembos are available anywhere from about 800 to 1500. Most likely to be safe I would have to rebuild them, which is not a problem. Just rebuilt the 4 pots on my WRX. Might need a bracket for the rears, have not completed my research yet. So it adds cost.

I would love to keep the cost down since it’s really for looks, but you gotta pay to play. We will see. I’ll start saving and maybe pull the trigger next spring. Keep looking at the used sales on this forum and Nasioc and see what’s available versus options for new.