STI front brakes on BRZ (confirm)

[JadeBRZ]

i just tried it on my 2012 sti caliper. The allen is a T30 torx and i used a 11mm socket for the bleeder side. It wasnt that bad using just a ratchet with the socket and torx bit. but i want to get some more red thread lock before i put the screws/ bleeders back in.

[quik1987]

[RallySport Direct]

Originally Posted by quik1987

Wow that looks AMAZING!!!!
Good job!

Thanks,
Rick

[wootwoot]

looks good. can't wait to see if this ends up a cosmetic mod or if there is performance to be gained. keep us updated.

also, did anyone find out the brake bias on the WRX from which these brakes originated? perhaps we can ask some friends in a WRX forum?

[chutrain]

There might be a slight brake bias, but for a street car most people will be fine. Those who track their car will more than likely pay the money on the proper kits anyways. But to be honest, if you are doing a BBK with the STI Brembos, you should do the rears as well. Should not be too long before adapters come out.

[xwd]

Maybe Phil from Element Tuning will chime in he has been running the STI Brembos for months now including doing time attack events with them, etc.

[wootwoot]

Originally Posted by dwx

Maybe Phil from Element Tuning will chime in he has been running the STI Brembos for months now including doing time attack events with them, etc.

Indeed. Perhaps someone that knows him can send a PM with a link to this thread? If this ends up working as an actual performance upgrade... man that would be sweet. I know there have been a lot of doubters in this regard because of all the variables involved when doing a swap like this. I assume the guys that race their cars are lurking around here, waiting to give us a technical brake dissertation....

Can't wait to hear from Phil on this matter.

[BRZranger]

Originally Posted by quik1987

Off-topic, but what BRZ body kit is that? That lip + 5 axis skirts, would look nice!

[JadeBRZ]

Originally Posted by brzranger

Off-topic, but what BRZ body kit is that? That lip + 5 axis skirts, would look nice!

C-west

[fred_boosted]

Nice job!

Love to see some feedback.

Also would love to see rear brake fitment too!

[wootwoot]

Updates? Did anyone contact the guy from element tuning?

[No Limit Motorsport]

I haven't tried it yet... but Evo brembo's are mounted the same way the BRZ calipers are. I am guessing they will be straight bolt on, no bleeder swap necessary.

[xxscaxx]

Originally Posted by wootwoot

Updates? Did anyone contact the guy from element tuning?

I just sent Phil an email. I linked him to this thread...but I will respond if he writes back to me with information.

[camelflage]

Originally Posted by michael317

i used pb to soak the allen screw... used a map gas and heated around the area for about 2 mins while doing that used an socket adpator for an impact hammer with a t40 torx bit impact deep enough (not enough to puncture the cap) while impacting it with hammer use a 19mm open end wrench and turn the adaptor thats on the impact hammer and the allen screw will come out. once you got it to turn 1/2 turn you can stop the impact and the heat and just unscrew it. so your 5mm allen becomes a t40 torx. its clean and no drilling required. but i recommend ppl that planning to do this find a good shop unless you are a tech yourself and know what to do.
ps: this method worked for me. some ppl might find other ways. you will need a snapon 5mm allen socket. other socket have slight play. even with the snap on i felt the edges starting to round so i stop and used impact hammer. (the impact hammer i use is made by snapon and i was able to just my own speed hence easy on the trigger )

awesome, thanks. sounds like you need 3 hands to do all that.. lol