Does the Model of Brembo's matter??

[GT_Tony]

just wondering.. will the brembo brakes off say an 02 STI WRX.. fit my MY05 GT Lib? (yes the rear will need adaptors and the special rotors) but are all brembo's the same?

Nissan Brembo's?
Mitsy EVO Brembo's?
Subaru Brembo's?

also.. where would you look at buying brembo's? and what rough price should i be expecting for everything?


cheers for any imput guys.

Tony

[tangcla]

There are a lot of different Brembos. The OEM ones are rubbish compared to others, like the Gran Turismo calipers.

edit: All a huge step up from stock, so you probably won't notice it

[overl0ad]

Nissan Brembo's?
Mitsy EVO Brembo's?
Subaru Brembo's?

the mount points are different. they are technically interchangeable, just required massive amount of mucking around and makes it cost prohibitive.

there are heaps of options out there other then brembos.

[GT_Tony]

hmmm ok.. so what model subaru's should i be looking for?

so Brembo's from an 02 wont be compatibale for the 05 Lib?

there are heaps of options out there other then brembos.

i notice you have different brakes mate.. could you recomend them? do they work out to be a cheaper option?

[tangcla]

Tony, I still want your boost gauge!

[smythie]

Tony, the front Brembo's off an 02 STi should fit straight on - rotors as well. The Calipers even on the current STI's will fit, the rotors won't though.

What are you looking for out of your brakes? A good step up in performance with added bling? Go 4 potters, Brembo probably being one of the easiest to find options though not necessarily the best or cheapest.
A good step up in performance with no need to look bling? A good set of rotors and high performance pads with your stock calipers should be plenty for you(Dixcel pads and rotors have a good rep, DBA rotors and Hawk Ceramic pads another good option though maybe a touch behind on day to day driving)
Ultimate track day/targa braking performance? Chase around any car builders in your area for advice on braking options. The Subaru Brembo calipers and good discs are probably going to be the minimum IMO

[GT_Tony]

A good step up in performance with no need to look bling?

looking for the bling hehe

i know of someone selling full set including adaptors and 170mm rear rotors for 3g (is that a good price?)

[teK--]

Paint your stock calipers gold and stick Brembo decals on them, upgrade the rotors and pads. Spend the leftover money on hoes!

[GT_Tony]

Paint your stock calipers gold and stick Brembo decals on them, upgrade the rotors and pads. Spend the leftover money on hoes!

I like the sound of that HAHA Hoes in different area codes!!

[smythie]

A good step up in performance with no need to look bling?

looking for the bling hehe

i know of someone selling full set including adaptors and 170mm rear rotors for 3g (is that a good price?)

I think that price is near the higher range for a full second hand Brembo set. Are your wheels going to clear them?

[GT_Tony]

I think that price is near the higher range for a full second hand Brembo set. Are your wheels going to clear them?

nope, prob borrow mates STI stocko 17's till i can buy some advan's

whats the going rates for brembo's these days? where can you buy them new?

[overl0ad]

I think that price is near the higher range for a full second hand Brembo set. Are your wheels going to clear them?

nope, prob borrow mates STI stocko 17's till i can buy some advan's

whats the going rates for brembo's these days? where can you buy them new?

caution on what your STi your mate has the later models have a 114.3 PCD.

3K is ok IF the rotors & Pads are new and the calipers have been rebuilt.

[sheppo9]

There's a thread on RS25.com about the Evo (can't remember what model) Brembo's requiring not much of a "massage" to bolt on, and they are a hell of a lot cheaper than the Subaru ones.

[overl0ad]

the paint on the evo ones are well known for coming apart.

to be exact, the clear comes comes off the red, giving them a pink look.

[sheppo9]

STi Pink maybe?