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WRX brakes on the GT - info please?

PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:38 am
by Mo_GT
Hi All,
I'm looking at brake upgrade options and found that some Jap tunners are putting on WRX brakes (front and back calipers) on the GT.

Does anyone have any info on them with regards to performance?

I'm trying to find stopping time /distance of both.

Thanks :)

Bye,
Mo

PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:17 pm
by Why
Standard WRX fronts use smaller rotors than the Liberty so you would also need to purchase front rotors. Why would you want to put smaller rotors on your car? its a backward step. As for the rears you need an adapter (about $400) but thats about it.


I would not waste my time. My 2c

PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:49 pm
by Mo_GT
Why wrote:Standard WRX fronts use smaller rotors than the Liberty so you would also need to purchase front rotors. Why would you want to put smaller rotors on your car? its a backward step. As for the rears you need an adapter (about $400) but thats about it.


I would not waste my time. My 2c


I see... didn't know that. Thanks :) Just doing my research.

PostPosted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 12:07 am
by jdm rsk
i am running 330mm rotors stopping power now is awsome........shane

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here is the adaptor for the calipers

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:25 am
by Mo_GT
Thanks for that Shane. I think the GT brakes are different to yours on the B4 ? I think the std front calipers on the GT are bigger /more clamping force compared to the std B4 calipers?

PostPosted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:41 am
by rxliberty2000
They arn't b4 brakes though!

They are wrx 4 pots with a Big brake kit, so they use 330mm rotors.

This would be a great upgrade to any turbo liberty!

PostPosted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 2:26 pm
by Mo_GT
rxliberty2000 wrote:They arn't b4 brakes though!

They are wrx 4 pots with a Big brake kit, so they use 330mm rotors.

This would be a great upgrade to any turbo liberty!


I know, what i was saying (or trying to say) was only about the calipers - I think (since i don't have and facts and figs) that while the WRX 4pots and 330mm rotors made a big difference on the B4 - i might not get that big an improvement on the GT since the GT has stronger std brakes/caliper clamping force compared to the std WRX or std B4 calipers.

And cost Vs performance on the GT ?

PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:40 am
by rxliberty2000
Arrh soz :)

IMO the 4 pots will give you a better clamping force has its 2 Vs 4 pots.

And if they work well on a B4, they would work just as well, if not better on the new GT.

-Mickey