Forester Brembo into BRZ question - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Kefu · 03-07-2014, 05:32 AM

Looking at purchasing and installing brembo's that seller has told me they will fit 08-12 forester. I know I will need to swap the bleeders around. But will it be fine to use rotors supplied and when it comes time to change pads and rotor, which part or car make should I reference when I go to change them?
Thanks

wparsons · 03-07-2014, 09:36 AM

Are those foresters even 5x100? Are these calipers the same as the STI brembos?

IMO, I would buy a kit you know fits. It'll cost you more in caliper mounts and custom parts to make a set of non fitting calipers work than it would to just spend more initially on a proper kit.

OrbitalEllipses · 03-07-2014, 10:49 AM

08-12 Forester are 5x100 for USDM market...not sure about AUDM. I'd assume they're the same, but Oz gets lots of weird stuff we don't get. If they're the same as 08+ Brembos then it's a bolt-on affair that simply requires dual-drilled rotors.

Kefu · 03-07-2014, 12:24 PM

Yes they are 5x100, they are the gold sti ones with sti stamped on them, so they will still require different rotors even though its the same pcd? The laws in my area don't allow after market brakes, insurance won't cover unless its road legal and engineered. Seeing as it's an OEM part it can be easily engineered so will be easier for legalities.

OrbitalEllipses · 03-07-2014, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kefu

Yes they are 5x100, they are the gold sti ones with sti stamped on them, so they will still require different rotors even though its the same pcd? The laws in my area don't allow after market brakes, insurance won't cover unless its road legal and engineered. Seeing as it's an OEM part it can be easily engineered so will be easier for legalities.

Gold? Did you guys get black calipers from ~2008 and on? Gold will require an adapter bracket for the rear calipers.

You should also swap the bleeder screws from where they are on the front caliper to the other side - meaning from anterior to posterior, as the BRZ clocks the calipers in an orientation that would leave the bleeder ports useless unless swapped. See THIS (<--CLICK!) thread.

Kefu · 03-08-2014, 12:49 AM

Well apparently now they were bought from Japan. We got black here, haven't seen any gold brembo's here. Same as these http://www.japanesesportcars.com/pho...pec-c+_12_.jpg

Captain Snooze · 03-08-2014, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kefu

The laws in my area don't allow after market brakes, insurance won't cover unless its road legal and engineered. Seeing as it's an OEM part it can be easily engineered so will be easier for legalities.

I consider the Essex kit to be aftermarket.
I had no trouble getting the Essex Sprint engineered and legalised. The only thing was I had to get ADR compliant brake lines made as the lines that came with the kit weren't up to scratch.

Just because it's an OEM part makes no difference; it was never offered as an option on the BRZ.

Kefu · 03-08-2014, 01:42 AM

I read otherwise, but that's good to know. Either way, still going with the brembo's, will be changing out the brake lines aswell. Captain, what brake lines did you run?

Captain Snooze · 03-08-2014, 02:21 AM

http://www.actbrakes.com.au/ made ADR compliant stainless steel brake lines in shop. The lines have "ADR #some number" stamped on them.

03-07-2014, 05:32 AM	#1
Kefu Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Sydney NSW Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Forester Brembo into BRZ question Looking at purchasing and installing brembo's that seller has told me they will fit 08-12 forester. I know I will need to swap the bleeders around. But will it be fine to use rotors supplied and when it comes time to change pads and rotor, which part or car make should I reference when I go to change them? Thanks

03-08-2014, 02:21 AM	#9
Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,819 Thanks: 4,051 Thanked 9,556 Times in 4,196 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.actbrakes.com.au/ made ADR compliant stainless steel brake lines in shop. The lines have "ADR #some number" stamped on them. __________________ My car is completely stock except for all the mods.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Forester engine in BRZ?	gt8613	BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics	18	10-28-2021 12:45 PM
OEM Oil cooler from the 2.0 DIT Forester	Kostamojen	Engine, Exhaust, Transmission	119	09-10-2019 06:28 AM
BRZ wheels on Forester XT	sea otter 99	Wheels \| Tires \| Spacers \| Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack	19	01-02-2017 07:56 PM
Forester block	woode	Engine, Exhaust, Transmission	17	02-18-2014 09:43 PM
STI Brembo Gold 2003+ brake line question	Trap63	Suspension \| Chassis \| Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing	0	11-10-2013 12:06 PM

03-07-2014, 10:49 AM	#3
OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,890 Times in 2,903 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	08-12 Forester are 5x100 for USDM market...not sure about AUDM. I'd assume they're the same, but Oz gets lots of weird stuff we don't get. If they're the same as 08+ Brembos then it's a bolt-on affair that simply requires dual-drilled rotors.

03-07-2014, 12:24 PM	#4
Kefu Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Sydney NSW Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes they are 5x100, they are the gold sti ones with sti stamped on them, so they will still require different rotors even though its the same pcd? The laws in my area don't allow after market brakes, insurance won't cover unless its road legal and engineered. Seeing as it's an OEM part it can be easily engineered so will be easier for legalities.

03-08-2014, 12:49 AM	#6
Kefu Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Sydney NSW Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well apparently now they were bought from Japan. We got black here, haven't seen any gold brembo's here. Same as these http://www.japanesesportcars.com/pho...pec-c+_12_.jpg

03-08-2014, 01:42 AM	#8
Kefu Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Sydney NSW Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I read otherwise, but that's good to know. Either way, still going with the brembo's, will be changing out the brake lines aswell. Captain, what brake lines did you run?

User Name		Remember Me?
Password