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Wonderbar 06-16-2013 08:24 PM

Subaru 4 pots!
 
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So I was lucky enough to get a great set locally here in Tacoma. They are in great shape with only minor chips and scuffs. I went with these over brembo because I wanted to keep 17in wheels and I think the Subaru logo is way cooler to put on the Brz.

The fronts fit perfectly, I have 17x7, +42 Tenzo R wheels and there is clearance for days. Bolts straight up using stock bolts.

The rears are a little less direct swap, the sti rotors don't work with our ebrake system. Our ebrake circumference is huge in comparison. Also gonna need some brackets for them to fit.

The weight difference on the fronts are pretty good also, 11.8lbs for the 4 pots and 14lbs for the stockers.

The overall rotor diameter is the same on both front and rear, as with the rotor width. So in theory, you could use stock rotors with these brakes.

- Subaru 4 pot fronts
- ebc red pads
- ebc slotted and dimpled rotors
- Subaru 2 pot rears (pending)
- ebc red pads rears (pending)
- ebc slotted and dimpled rotors rear (pending)

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Wonderbar 06-16-2013 08:32 PM

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RallySport Direct 06-17-2013 01:04 PM

And just in case anyone wants these, they come stock on the 06-07 WRX's. You can also find them off the early JDM WRX/STi's 93-01. The old WRX/Sti calipers will have painted raised Subaru letters, where the new calipers will use a flat sticker. Hope this helps :)

Thanks,
Rick

BlaineWasHere 06-17-2013 01:17 PM

Title says 05 STi brakes but these are clearly 06-07 WRX brakes.

OrbitalEllipses 06-17-2013 01:23 PM

Confusing OP. As the above poster says, these aren't STI brakes...or at least not "modern" STI brakes. I believe these were JDM STI brakes on the first gen, but calling them STI brakes is a misnomer.

FWIW, you can fit those rears to the our car with a bracket from KNS (Mach V also carries it) and IIRC, continue to use our rear discs.

Racecomp Engineering 06-17-2013 01:23 PM

doh, i recalled incorrectly.

- Andrew

Wonderbar 06-17-2013 05:04 PM

The rotors on the rear are the same diameter. Needs brackets to mount the calipers. Wrx rotors won't work due to ebrake. Driving, will post later

SeeSharkySwim 06-17-2013 07:18 PM

same calipers that come on the 300zx

OrbitalEllipses 06-17-2013 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeSharkySwim (Post 1007743)
same calipers that come on the 300zx

Different mounting ears; the bracket to fit a Z32 turbo caliper to a WRX are far harder to come by than the bracket to fit 06/07 FHI 4 pots.

8686 06-18-2013 08:57 AM

That a good saving on the rotor wight. I wish if I can find a lighter option.

empower-auto 06-18-2013 08:40 PM

no bracket or anything needed? just bolt on and go?

Kodename47 06-19-2013 03:51 AM

Can the OP change the title of the thread as these aren't STi brakes.

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Originally Posted by empower auto
no bracket or anything needed? just bolt on and go?

Would like to know this too!

OrbitalEllipses 06-19-2013 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodename47 (Post 1010763)
Would like to know this too!

No bracket. Mounting ears are the same distance as the dogbone bracket for our sliders.

LeeMaster 06-19-2013 11:42 AM

For the people who says rotors dont matter, IT DOES. Just look at the weight difference, it reduces rotating mass and has the same effects as going with lightweight rims. With that being said, I might consider these, I cannot believe I passed on these when I found a fresh 06 WRX at the junkyard. DOH!


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