Best Brakes for a '04 WRX
02-12-2004, 03:16 PM
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Best Brakes for a '04 WRX
whats the best brakes for a '04 WRX
maintaing the 16' wheels
here are some that i've found:
COBB Tuning
WRX Brakes-Stage 2 $545
http://cobbtuning.com/wrx/brakes2.html
Gruppe-S
Wilwood 6-piston Front (Drilled Rotors) $1295
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Subaru/subbrk.htm
Rallitek
ZMI Ti Brake System $3725
http://www.rallitek.com/products.asp...&HB=Y&ACC=&SP=
SubaruStore
Wildwood 6 Piston Big Brake Kit $1279.99
http://www.subarustore.com/wil6pisbigbr.html
Z-1 Performance
Brembo Sport kit (305mm rotors, 4 piston calipers, fits stock 16 inch wheels) $2099
http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...ing&prodid=211
All comments please welcomed!
maintaing the 16' wheels
here are some that i've found:
COBB Tuning
WRX Brakes-Stage 2 $545
http://cobbtuning.com/wrx/brakes2.html
Gruppe-S
Wilwood 6-piston Front (Drilled Rotors) $1295
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Subaru/subbrk.htm
Rallitek
ZMI Ti Brake System $3725
http://www.rallitek.com/products.asp...&HB=Y&ACC=&SP=
SubaruStore
Wildwood 6 Piston Big Brake Kit $1279.99
http://www.subarustore.com/wil6pisbigbr.html
Z-1 Performance
Brembo Sport kit (305mm rotors, 4 piston calipers, fits stock 16 inch wheels) $2099
http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...ing&prodid=211
All comments please welcomed!
02-14-2004, 05:05 PM
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It depends on what you plan to do with your car. If it sees track time, caliper upgrades wouldn't hurt. I think that Subaru 4 pots and StopTechs are basically the best choices, unless you're hellbent on using your stock wheels. Personally, I think it's silly to spend $1500-2000 on brakes and not get better ones because you don't want to replace a $250 set of wheels. If you don't see track time, just get pads, lines, and fluid like Scotty said. Lots and lots of discussion of those things in this forum.
02-14-2004, 06:58 PM
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you missed one. i just purchased it for my car and am waiting for it in the mail, so i can't comment on the performance of it.
Stoptech stage 2 kit
http://www.stoptech.com/STAGE1and2_020904_USD.pdf
front and rear rotors, axxis pads, ss brake lines, 3 bottles of motul rbf 600
$500
Stoptech stage 2 kit
http://www.stoptech.com/STAGE1and2_020904_USD.pdf
front and rear rotors, axxis pads, ss brake lines, 3 bottles of motul rbf 600
$500
02-24-2004, 01:17 PM
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jester - Yeah the best deal for you would to go with the Stoptech Stage 2 kit. This will give you new rotors, lines and pads for a very affordable price! $499 shipped!! 
If you are interested in one then let me know!
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...threadid=23603
Brian
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If you are interested in one then let me know!
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...threadid=23603
Brian
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02-24-2004, 08:07 PM
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Originally posted by Flash N Dash
jester - Yeah the best deal for you would to go with the Stoptech Stage 2 kit. This will give you new rotors, lines and pads for a very affordable price! $499 shipped!!
If you are interested in one then let me know!
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...threadid=23603
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jester - Yeah the best deal for you would to go with the Stoptech Stage 2 kit. This will give you new rotors, lines and pads for a very affordable price! $499 shipped!!
If you are interested in one then let me know!
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...threadid=23603
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02-25-2004, 11:45 PM
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jester - You are most welcome! I look forward to hearing from you!
If you need anything or have any questions in the mean time then just hit me up!
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I look forward to hearing from you!If you need anything or have any questions in the mean time then just hit me up!
Thanks,
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03-01-2004, 04:33 AM
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Check out: http://www.twrracing.com
Their 310mm kit will fit under the stock WRX wheels. The guys at TWR are great. I bought mine through Aerosim Research (714-545-5679). Talk to Kym - she is awesome!
I was leaning towards these brakes due to the 2-piece rotor design and nice 4-piston calipers. The fact that the 310mm kit fits under the stock 16" wheels just sealed the deal!
Their 310mm kit will fit under the stock WRX wheels. The guys at TWR are great. I bought mine through Aerosim Research (714-545-5679). Talk to Kym - she is awesome!
I was leaning towards these brakes due to the 2-piece rotor design and nice 4-piston calipers. The fact that the 310mm kit fits under the stock 16" wheels just sealed the deal!
05-02-2004, 09:00 AM
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Originally posted by wrx ish
you missed one. i just purchased it for my car and am waiting for it in the mail, so i can't comment on the performance of it.
Stoptech stage 2 kit
http://www.stoptech.com/STAGE1and2_020904_USD.pdf
front and rear rotors, axxis pads, ss brake lines, 3 bottles of motul rbf 600
$500
you missed one. i just purchased it for my car and am waiting for it in the mail, so i can't comment on the performance of it.
Stoptech stage 2 kit
http://www.stoptech.com/STAGE1and2_020904_USD.pdf
front and rear rotors, axxis pads, ss brake lines, 3 bottles of motul rbf 600
$500
Originally posted by epoth
Check out: http://www.twrracing.com
Their 310mm kit will fit under the stock WRX wheels. The guys at TWR are great. I bought mine through Aerosim Research (714-545-5679). Talk to Kym - she is awesome!
I was leaning towards these brakes due to the 2-piece rotor design and nice 4-piston calipers. The fact that the 310mm kit fits under the stock 16" wheels just sealed the deal!
Check out: http://www.twrracing.com
Their 310mm kit will fit under the stock WRX wheels. The guys at TWR are great. I bought mine through Aerosim Research (714-545-5679). Talk to Kym - she is awesome!
I was leaning towards these brakes due to the 2-piece rotor design and nice 4-piston calipers. The fact that the 310mm kit fits under the stock 16" wheels just sealed the deal!
getting close to the time of upgrading the brakes:
i wanna keep the stock 16" wheels, but add better braking power for everyday driving along with any addition i may choose in the way of engine power
so any input or suggestions on the above mentioned kits or any others is greatly appreciated!
05-03-2004, 10:45 AM
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If you got the money to burn....around $2,500( Ap racing 4 piston front brake kit) and for more, the mother of all jdm brake kits around $3,600(Endless 4 piston brake kit).
Both doesn't maintain stock wheels though, but some badass brakes!!
Both doesn't maintain stock wheels though, but some badass brakes!!
Last edited by ac64drew; 05-04-2004 at 04:53 PM.
05-03-2004, 12:50 PM
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You can probably guess what my opinion is...
If your stock rotors are still within spec, your best value is going to be the Uncle Scotty special: Better pads front and rear, SS lines front and rear, and better fluid.
As you may or may not know, our Stage One kit includes Axxis Ultimate pads (StopTech Street Performance for 2003+ models) front and rear, StopTech SS brake lines front and rear, and 3 bottles of Motul RBF600 fluid for either $249 or $349 depending on whether you've got the older or newer calipers, respectively. You'll need to find out which calipers you have no matter what you do, so check this page out: http://www.stoptech.com/faq/data/faq29.htm
Those combos are extremely difficult to beat from a pure performance to price ratio, but the Ultimates and the StopTech pads do produce their fair share of dust. We feel it's an acceptable tradeoff for performance, but everyone has their own preference. Basically if you're looking for a pad that doesn't dust, these aren't the pads for you.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
Tim
www.stoptech.com
If your stock rotors are still within spec, your best value is going to be the Uncle Scotty special: Better pads front and rear, SS lines front and rear, and better fluid.
As you may or may not know, our Stage One kit includes Axxis Ultimate pads (StopTech Street Performance for 2003+ models) front and rear, StopTech SS brake lines front and rear, and 3 bottles of Motul RBF600 fluid for either $249 or $349 depending on whether you've got the older or newer calipers, respectively. You'll need to find out which calipers you have no matter what you do, so check this page out: http://www.stoptech.com/faq/data/faq29.htm
Those combos are extremely difficult to beat from a pure performance to price ratio, but the Ultimates and the StopTech pads do produce their fair share of dust. We feel it's an acceptable tradeoff for performance, but everyone has their own preference. Basically if you're looking for a pad that doesn't dust, these aren't the pads for you.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
Tim
www.stoptech.com
Last edited by Steppin Razor; 05-03-2004 at 01:01 PM.
