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Originally Posted by Figo
I am interested in the Backplate installation. So the rear we do not have to change right? For the front, drill and install? Thank you.
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Okay...it's not a backplate. That's not the correct terminology I don't believe - the item you and the OP are talking about is a
rotor dust shield. It is commonly removed during big brake swaps and never put back on. I ran my WRX without a dust shield for the better part of 5 years and had NO issues. Don't worry about the dust shield bro, it's not necessary.
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Originally Posted by MSTiFK8R
if the bleeders are still at the top - then the pistons are mixed up top to bottom
you will face VERY uneven pad wear and low efficiency braking
swap the fronts left to right so the bleeders are on bottom, then change the upper plugs to bleeders
voila !
now the enginnering is as planned
see the bore piston difference? because racecar and because STI have the calipers in the wheelbase, while brz have them in front of the wheel
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Keep the front calipers on the same side they came on originally. This ensures the pistons are in the proper positions (direction of rotation hasn't changed, so the leading piston is still leading). This WILL require swapping the bleeder plugs from one side of the caliper to the other.
Obviously an old post, but still worth giving the right information.