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BongMan · 05-26-2013, 06:45 AM

Is there a way to switch the bleeders without using a torch?

I have some 04 STI take offs that i want to try out. I thought King Tut said he didn't use a torch but i don't remember him saying what method he did use.

Also if anyone has done the torch method do you have any after pictures? I would like to get an idea of how much browning one should expect.

Thanks!

derek1ee · 05-28-2013, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BongMan

Is there a way to switch the bleeders without using a torch?

I have some 04 STI take offs that i want to try out. I thought King Tut said he didn't use a torch but i don't remember him saying what method he did use.

Also if anyone has done the torch method do you have any after pictures? I would like to get an idea of how much browning one should expect.

Thanks!

I did the 19mm bolt yesterday and now the bleeder swap is next, would like tot hear how people did it.

slava · 06-16-2013, 01:50 AM

I want to do this with the megan or hard race 5x114 hub conversion. shouldn't make a difference with the aftermarket hubs right?

King Tut · 06-17-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by slava

I want to do this with the megan or hard race 5x114 hub conversion. shouldn't make a difference with the aftermarket hubs right?

Is this a hub conversion or a spacer wheel pattern conversion? If it is a spacer wheel pattern conversion it won't work and you will still need 5x100 rotors. If it is actually swapping out the entire hub to a 5x114 hub, then you will be good to go.

King Tut · 06-17-2013, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BongMan

Is there a way to switch the bleeders without using a torch?

I have some 04 STI take offs that i want to try out. I thought King Tut said he didn't use a torch but i don't remember him saying what method he did use.

Also if anyone has done the torch method do you have any after pictures? I would like to get an idea of how much browning one should expect.

Thanks!

The difference between mine and most was that mine were relatively new 08-12 calipers and not really old 04 calipers, so my bleeder screws and plugs came out with no heat. I just used an allen socket and a 3/8" breaker bar. I don't know how much browning you should expect, but if you get a small enough torch you can hopefully just heat the plug head to loosen the red threadlocker.

slava · 06-18-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by King Tut

Is this a hub conversion or a spacer wheel pattern conversion? If it is a spacer wheel pattern conversion it won't work and you will still need 5x100 rotors. If it is actually swapping out the entire hub to a 5x114 hub, then you will be good to go.

Hun conversion. Thanks man!

dokterdewe · 07-06-2013, 10:40 PM

Very sexy indeed... neat yet cool

awesome job..

Phoenix 6.0 · 07-18-2013, 04:00 PM

One trick to getting red locktite bolts out is to use a soldering iron and put the tip on/in the bolt head. Gets the bolt hot but not the surrounding area like a torch would

Turbowned · 07-19-2013, 12:54 PM

How many other people have done this conversion? I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on some '08 Brembos today; found a sweet deal!

kuhlka · 08-01-2013, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by koyv90

thanks for the link i guess my second question is do you think this is better then stock?

The brakes on my STI are amazing when they're bled, especially with EBC Red Stuff pads. I'm not a big fan of the Hawk HPS pads at all.

Turbowned · 09-16-2013, 08:41 PM

So I'm gonna try Centric high-carbon rotors with this conversion. Didn't see the value in spending a thousand bucks on rotors when I could spend $282 with shipping for all four from Rock Auto. Granted I would've loved to have put DBA 5000 series two piece rotors on the car, but it just seemed silly. The calipers I'm buying are take-offs from a 2013 STi that was being made into a rally car, so they have just 300mi of use and brand new OEM pads, too. I'm also ordering Stoptech stainless lines. We'll see how it all works!

King Tut · 09-17-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned

So I'm gonna try Centric high-carbon rotors with this conversion. Didn't see the value in spending a thousand bucks on rotors when I could spend $282 with shipping for all four from Rock Auto. Granted I would've loved to have put DBA 5000 series two piece rotors on the car, but it just seemed silly. The calipers I'm buying are take-offs from a 2013 STi that was being made into a rally car, so they have just 300mi of use and brand new OEM pads, too. I'm also ordering Stoptech stainless lines. We'll see how it all works!

What are you doing about the rear rotors for 5x100? I was not aware of the Centric rotors being dual drilled for the rears. You are getting a rotor from a 2008-2013 STI for the rear right? I don't think the DBA 5000 series are worth the extra cost, but I am still loving my DBA 4000 series. I think I only paid like $700 along with a set of Hawk HPS pads for all four corners.

OrbitalEllipses · 09-17-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by King Tut

What are you doing about the rear rotors for 5x100?

C-clamp? Check.
Proper diameter metric drill bit? Uhh...check!
High-speed cordless drill? Check!
Beer? Check!

King Tut · 09-17-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

C-clamp? Check.
Proper diameter metric drill bit? Uhh...check!
High-speed cordless drill? Check!
Beer? Check!

Don't forget the following:

"Hold my beer..."
"Hey, watch this..."

05-26-2013, 06:45 AM	#197
BongMan Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: California, Bay Area Posts: 26 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Torch Only? Is there a way to switch the bleeders without using a torch? I have some 04 STI take offs that i want to try out. I thought King Tut said he didn't use a torch but i don't remember him saying what method he did use. Also if anyone has done the torch method do you have any after pictures? I would like to get an idea of how much browning one should expect. Thanks!

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