STi Brembos

[Fizz]

Originally Posted by chanomatik

I'm still waiting to have my rear calipers put on... I'll let you know how it goes whenever they're mounted. Project Mu performance pads in the rear, I believe, and StopTech street pads up front. They're supposed to get the balance back to stock status, according to the person that bought the entire kit before selling it to me.

This is exactly how I run mine. No issues with brake bias, very similar to stock feel as far as I can tell. Note that this is street use only, so I have no idea how it will perform on track.

[noogin]

Originally Posted by Fizz

This is exactly how I run mine. No issues with brake bias, very similar to stock feel as far as I can tell. Note that this is street use only, so I have no idea how it will perform on track.

Good to know Fizz, thanks! StopTech street performance pads in the front and project mu hc+800 or club racer in the rear?

[protpibe]

Would you even need to run staggered pads on the street ??

[Fizz]

Originally Posted by protpibe

Would you even need to run staggered pads on the street ??

In my opinion yes because with same pads all round (with front and rear brembo) I found front bias a little too strong for my liking. Using a slightly grippier rear pad improved the bias better.

By the way I'm using stoptech street performance front, with project mu b-spec rears.

[deliroast]

using hps front pads and project mu clubsport on stock rears. Feels so much better than the matched set I started with. Just a little noisy

[protpibe]

Is anyone running 17's with STI Brembos? I need to invest in some track wheels, but I'm trying to figure out what fits without spacers first.

Thanks

[azian_advanced]

Originally Posted by protpibe

Is anyone running 17's with STI Brembos? I need to invest in some track wheels, but I'm trying to figure out what fits without spacers first.

Thanks

I have 2004 STI (Gold) Brembos on OEM 17" wheels using 25mm spacers.
There is about a 5mm of gap between the front caliper and the wheel.

[protpibe]

Originally Posted by azian_advanced

I have 2004 STI (Gold) Brembos on OEM 17" wheels using 25mm spacers.
There is about a 5mm of gap between the front caliper and the wheel.

I appreciate the info, but I'm looking to find what fits without spacers.

[azian_advanced]

Originally Posted by protpibe

I appreciate the info, but I'm looking to find what fits without spacers.

have you decided what wheel width or offset you plan to go with?

[protpibe]

Originally Posted by azian_advanced

have you decided what wheel width or offset you plan to go with?

That's then info I'm trying to gather. I've had a few different sets of wheels for my car, but I want to confirm fit before I get the next set. Ideally I want RPf1s in 17x9 +35, but I don't know if they'll clear or not

[chanomatik]

Originally Posted by protpibe

Is anyone running 17's with STI Brembos? I need to invest in some track wheels, but I'm trying to figure out what fits without spacers first.

Thanks

I have a search saved on TireRack.com titled "Brembo Fitment". It's a 2004 STI just titled according to my needs. Anyway, I will occasionally use that search result to see if anything is being sold that tickles my fancy that is confirmed to be 5x100 and fit over Brembos. They currently sell 44 wheels that are 17", 5x100 and clear 2004 STI Brembos.

Then what I do, if I'm curious what it might look like, is go to my "BRZ" saved search and go to the wheel I saw under "Brembo Fitment" to see what they look like on the BRZ.

Let me know how that works out for ya or not. You can also ask a TireRack person if they're online. They're super helpful.

[Fizz]

Originally Posted by protpibe

Is anyone running 17's with STI Brembos? I need to invest in some track wheels, but I'm trying to figure out what fits without spacers first.

Thanks

Yes i'm running Wedsport TC105N 17x8 +42 and it clears without spacers. Weighs in at only 15lbs each.

[Vten]

Originally Posted by protpibe

Is anyone running 17's with STI Brembos? I need to invest in some track wheels, but I'm trying to figure out what fits without spacers first.

Thanks

My wedsport 17x9 et35 should be here Monday , They should clear the brembo ,I'll take pics once I put them on .

[SkAsphalt]

Originally Posted by protpibe

That's then info I'm trying to gather. I've had a few different sets of wheels for my car, but I want to confirm fit before I get the next set. Ideally I want RPf1s in 17x9 +35, but I don't know if they'll clear or not

17x8 RPF1's fit. I forget which offset, 42 I believe... but yeah the 17" with the curve spokes will fit. 17x9 will not