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swift996 08-28-2013 02:34 PM

Brakes: Replacement Dust Boot?
 
Just curious if it's worth ordering some, my kit isn't old but I noticed one looks like it got eaten up:

http://i.imgur.com/xJfC7Nn.jpg

Also any advice on a break bleeding kit/power bleeder?

BatStig 08-28-2013 02:56 PM

I don't know about the boots, but as for brake bleeding: www.speedbleeder.com You'll want the SB1010, or the SB1010-SS for the stainless steel.

smbstyle 08-28-2013 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by swift996 (Post 1173320)
Just curious if it's worth ordering some, my kit isn't old but I noticed one looks like it got eaten up:

http://i.imgur.com/xJfC7Nn.jpg

Also any advice on a break bleeding kit/power bleeder?

tell me that isn't after just one track day on them? Are those the Wilwoods?

swift996 08-28-2013 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by smbstyle (Post 1173857)
tell me that isn't after just one track day on them? Are those the Wilwoods?

After 3 track days and yes Wilwoods.

ATL BRZ 08-28-2013 05:52 PM

Needs more cooling!!

My stock caliper dust boots look fine after 3 track days with actively cooled front rotors. Paging @Touge Factory

smbstyle 08-28-2013 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATL BRZ (Post 1173893)
Needs more cooling!!

My stock caliper dust boots look fine after 3 track days with actively cooled front rotors. Paging @Touge Factory

Same here; I've got 3 very hard days at Sebring on mine and they look mint, and I'm running the Touge Factory kit as well. I am also running titanium shims which helps keep the heat out.

ATL BRZ 08-28-2013 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by smbstyle (Post 1173916)
I am also running titanium shims which helps keep the heat out.

Info please, those sound cool :D

swift996 08-28-2013 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATL BRZ (Post 1173893)
Needs more cooling!!

My stock caliper dust boots look fine after 3 track days with actively cooled front rotors. Paging @Touge Factory

How easy is it to install the backing plates? Seems like a pain in the rear!

ATL BRZ 08-28-2013 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by swift996 (Post 1173924)
How easy is it to install the backing plates? Seems like a pain in the rear!

With a big ass air impact wrench it wasn't bad, I just had to use an impact-safe flex extension to get the socket on all the hub bolts and carefully drive them off.

The backing plates went on according to the instructions and fit perfectly. The real pain in the ass is routing the hoses around the radiator!

smbstyle 08-28-2013 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swift996 (Post 1173924)
How easy is it to install the backing plates? Seems like a pain in the rear!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATL BRZ (Post 1173918)
Info please, those sound cool :D

http://hardbrakes.com/ manufacturers them, but I bought them through KNS Brakes for like $80 or $90. Worth it IMO.

smbstyle 08-28-2013 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swift996 (Post 1173924)
How easy is it to install the backing plates? Seems like a pain in the rear!

I had no problem installing with hand tools; the backing plates were the easiest and most straight forward part of the install. I was very surprised how easy it was to remove the brakes and hub. A little wiggling of the hub and speed sensor was all it took. The directions they provide are great.

I just recommend an extra pint of blood on hand when trying to route the hose.

Here's my write-up and review, including comparison between ducts open and closed on track. So far I have 3 full days at Sebring on these brakes with the TF cooling kit.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39099

ATL BRZ 08-28-2013 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbstyle (Post 1173940)
http://hardbrakes.com/ manufacturers them, but I bought them through KNS Brakes for like $80 or $90. Worth it IMO.

Still searching KNS Brakes' website and I can't find them by selecting the BRZ as my car and the 2011-12 WRX. I found them for the STi but I know those have bigger Brembo calipers/pads.

Got a link to the right shims for our cars? Also what thickness did you get?

swift996 08-28-2013 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbstyle (Post 1173940)
http://hardbrakes.com/ manufacturers them, but I bought them through KNS Brakes for like $80 or $90. Worth it IMO.

Any downsides? I might give them a try as I'm not eager to install cooling ducts at this point.

smbstyle 08-28-2013 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATL BRZ (Post 1173954)
Still searching KNS Brakes' website and I can't find them by selecting the BRZ as my car and the 2011-12 WRX. I found them for the STi but I know those have bigger Brembo calipers/pads.

Got a link to the right shims for our cars? Also what thickness did you get?

Yeah I just searched their site and didn't find them, but here is exactly what I got from KNS Brakes.

Ti Shim - 929 - .5mm - BRZ Titanium Brake Shims - 4 total shims - .5mm Thick
2013 Subaru BRZ 292mm Front Disc & Vented Rear Disc - front QTY: 1 PRICE: $81.99

Part # 929 - searched HardBrakes and found it:
http://hardbrakes.com/index.php?main...products_id=64

I'd either order from Hard Brakes or email KNS and find out why they dont have them listed anymore. sales@knsbrakes.com


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