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10-24-2017, 07:05 PM | #1 |
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OEM Brembo Brake package worth it for me?
I'm really digging on information comparing the standard 2017 BRZ limited and the one wit the performance package that comes with the Brembos.
Brembos are good stoppers but from what little I know, they cost a whole lot more to replace the pads and rotors compared to just the standard. Is this the case with the BRZ? I don't track any of my cars and I don't intend to track the BRZ. Maybe a little bit of aggressive road driving but no track use. Is the performance package worth it for me? maybe they live longer in road use and therefore offset the replacement cost? or the replacement cost isn't that significant to begin with? or am I just throwing away money on some fancy red caliper brakes? I tried to dig this information out but at least to my best, it's not that apparent. |
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The option is a good value. If you don't track or drive like an idiot on the street, it's just extra unsprung/rotating weight.
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10-24-2017, 07:23 PM | #3 |
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The Brembos aren't all you get with the performance package. The Sachs dampers ride much nicer than the stock suspension. For me, they're the perfect blend of more body control and performance, without sacrificing overall ride comfort.
And pads for the Brembos aren't that expensive. Winmax W1 or W2 pads are about $225-250 total. Plus I think the PP 7.5" wheels are an advantage, too - easier to run a slightly wider tire once your stock tires wear out. For $1000-1200 extra, it's a no brainer to get the PP. |
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Are the Brembos alone worth it if you're not taking the car to the track? Probably not. But those along with the Sachs shocks make for a noticeably better ride even on the street.
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10-24-2017, 07:39 PM | #5 |
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... and when you finally upgrade to some AP Racing Sprint kit on the front, you can sell the front system to someone else AND still have some bangin' rear monoblock calipers.
Just note you are going to have to consider wheels (if that is interesting to you) with an offset that would clear the calipers. I think that is how the kids nowadays would say it, anyway. |
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to most people they are worth it primarily on looks. They look great, especially compared to the standard brakes. However if you're not an enthusiast, you wouldn't notice
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Sooooo, I just went ahead and called my local Subaru dealer and asked directly about the replacement pads and rotors and as I expected, the Brembos are $$$$ What I got quoted was: Front pads: 320$ Vs. 91$ read pads: 259$ Vs. 103$ Rotors: 418$ Vs. 140$ I also asked if the Brembos last longer and was told they don't, you're just paying for the extra performance upgrade. No cost leveling by life longevity there either. As far as I know, Brembos are great for track work and I don't do that nearly often enough. The upgraded suspension is nice but I don't think I'll take them if they come with the Brembos. |
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Sure. That would be the right value call for you.
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The PP option adds 20 lbs of weight per specs, and ~4 of that is in the wheels so...
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10-25-2017, 08:17 PM | #11 |
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@rennlistuser3 - please don’t buy pads at the dealer for those mildly astronomical prices.
I just bought Ferodo DS2500 pads for $360 total for the Brembos. Woulda bought Winmax W3 for $300 total, but they were out of stock. W2 or W1 are more like $225 total. |
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Hmmmm, you make an interesting point here... Are you saying both the pads and the rotors are cheap from third party away from the dealer? And are these 3rd party parts as good as the OEM? last as long? just as reliable? and all? |
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I do a good amount of spirited driving and I'm on a stock frs from 2013. I'm at 70k and still on my original brakes. The stock brakes perform quite well for street. I think the brembos would only show their value in auto cross or the track. So based on that logic buy the performance pack because race car. ;p |
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