Brakes. Buy from dealer? What else to replace?

[GrantedTaken]

Ok, I'll get centric rotors
. What brand of pads then?
I don't want racing pads

[GrantedTaken]

Dealer parts would be $500.
$250/axle

On Rock, I see
Centric package for $161.
90647005
Wow that's cheap
$12 shipping for 4 rotors and 2 sets of pads.

For premium level I only see power stop. Centric only under daily driver

[Tristor]

Originally Posted by GrantedTaken

Dealer parts would be $500.
$250/axle

On Rock, I see
Centric package for $161.
90647005
Wow that's cheap
$12 shipping for 4 rotors and 2 sets of pads.

For premium level I only see power stop. Centric only under daily driver

I literally gave you the exact part numbers to order for a set of Centric Premium Rotors and a set of Centric Posi-Quiet Ceramic Pads w/ brake hardware with pricing.


Since you're concerned with brake feel, you should consider getting a bitier pad compound though which is why I recommended EBC Redstuff. They are NOT racing pads (in fact, they are not safe to take on a track at all just like most street pads), but they are bitier than OEM pads.

[DandoX]

check rockauto.com, I just bought some rotors on the cheap from that site. Check part numbers against amazon always in case you can get prime shipping

[GrantedTaken]

Originally Posted by Tristor

I literally gave you the exact part numbers to order for a set of Centric Premium Rotors and a set of Centric Posi-Quiet Ceramic Pads w/ brake hardware with pricing.


Since you're concerned with brake feel, you should consider getting a bitier pad compound though which is why I recommended EBC Redstuff. They are NOT racing pads (in fact, they are not safe to take on a track at all just like most street pads), but they are bitier than OEM pads.

CENTRIC 12047021 Front Rotor (35.79) x2
CENTRIC 12047031 Rear Rotor (30.79) x2

These are listed under "Daily Driver" and not "Premium"
I don't want "regular" if they are gonna be poor quality.
I can spend more, but $85 at the dealer seem like a scam, that's all

I don't exactly want "bite", I just don't like any pedal softness.
I feel there is a tad more pedal travel than I prefer.
So, after flushing the fluids, I am willing to try new pads/rotors.
Rotors are scored with a lip, so maybe that's not ideal.

[strat61caster]

[soundman98]

wow.

if this thread gets any more dense, i'm using it for proof to have found a new element for the periodic table.

[DarkPira7e]

Originally Posted by GrantedTaken

I don't exactly want "bite", I just don't like any pedal softness.
I feel there is a tad more pedal travel than I prefer.

You know that you're generally going to have the same pedal resistance if you change pads/rotors, right? You should get a master cylinder brace and stainless braided lines if you want ultimate pedal feel. I wouldn't recommend the braided lines on a DD though, they need to be swapped out every few years. They have a tendency to develop leaks and if only the rubber leaks, you can't see it!!!

if you want extreme pedal, go with a Chase bays brake booster delete

[GrantedTaken]

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

You know that you're generally going to have the same pedal resistance if you change pads/rotors, right? You should get a master cylinder brace and stainless braided lines if you want ultimate pedal feel. I wouldn't recommend the braided lines on a DD though, they need to be swapped out every few years. They have a tendency to develop leaks and if only the rubber leaks, you can't see it!!!

if you want extreme pedal, go with a Chase bays brake booster delete

Not looking to mod anything.
A rental SUV has better brake feel.
My other performance cars have a rock hard pedal with minimal travel

[DarkPira7e]

Originally Posted by GrantedTaken

Not looking to mod anything.
A rental SUV has better brake feel.
My other performance cars have a rock hard pedal with minimal travel

This car is not your other cars, Subarus have a squishy pedal and are notorious for it. If you don't want to make changes, why are you asking for our advice? I'm not trying to come off as a prick ( ok, maybe a little) but it's tough to make suggestions when you're not open to anything.

[Racecomp Engineering]

The Centric Premium rotors will work well for you. They certainly won't add to a soft pedal. I've used them on my daily drivers for years on multiple cars...they're a good OEM quality replacement.

Hawk HPS 5.0 and Stoptech Sport are good + cheap pads that are a little more aggressive than stock but still definitely not race pads. There are others that work well, those are just 2 that I have used on my own cars.

ATE or Motul 600 fluid works fine for a fun street car.

A master cylinder brace does help pedal feel, but it's not going to make a stock pad feel like a high friction race pad without any of the drawbacks on the streets. You might like it a lot though. I use the Grimmspeed MCB.

Let me know if you need any help I can put together a package for you.

- Andrew

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by GrantedTaken

Not looking to mod anything.
A rental SUV has better brake feel.
My other performance cars have a rock hard pedal with minimal travel

so then sell the brz and rent an suv.

seems like a simple answer then.

[Tristor]

Originally Posted by GrantedTaken

CENTRIC 12047021 Front Rotor (35.79) x2
CENTRIC 12047031 Rear Rotor (30.79) x2

These are listed under "Daily Driver" and not "Premium"
I don't want "regular" if they are gonna be poor quality.
I can spend more, but $85 at the dealer seem like a scam, that's all

I don't exactly want "bite", I just don't like any pedal softness.
I feel there is a tad more pedal travel than I prefer.
So, after flushing the fluids, I am willing to try new pads/rotors.
Rotors are scored with a lip, so maybe that's not ideal.

I know where they're listed on RockAuto... the name of the item is "Centric Premium Rotor" What matters is the part number, which is correct and matches the listing on RockAuto. It might behoove you to consider that other people /might/ know what they're talking about, especially since you needed to ask for advice.

If you want to buy the same exact item and support a vendor in the community, you can buy them at a higher price on CounterSpace Garage, and they say "Premium" in the description...

https://www.counterspacegarage.com/c...frs-gt86-front
https://www.counterspacegarage.com/c...-frs-gt86-rear

Still cheaper than OEM.

[Tristor]

You can also buy them through Tire Rack although it's a little more difficult to make sure you're getting the right part...

https://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brak...odClar=Limited

https://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brak...odClar=Limited


I'm happy to help you, but when I've literally given you the part number for the exact item I'm talking about and you tell me that I don't know what item I'm referring to, you should understand that's a bit frustrating. Either you know more than me and you don't need my help, or you don't, and when someone is kind enough to provide you literally exact part numbers for everything you need you should maybe listen with a little bit more respect.