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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Z32 front calipers

Anyone in the forum done the swap on their WRX? I'm looking for info on what to measure to create the brackets to run these calipers on my car. The brackets look like this and would utilize LGT rotors.
Old Oct 8, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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there was a thread over on nasioc on these, why not just get lgt calipers though?
Old Oct 8, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Cost and z32 is 4 pot
Old Oct 8, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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Just cause its a 4 pot doesnt make it better
Same goes to the 06-07 WRX 2 pots, LGT rears are better
Old Oct 8, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Heedz
Just cause its a 4 pot doesnt make it better
Same goes to the 06-07 WRX 2 pots, LGT rears are better
def true but you can get a good set of 300zx calipers for stupid chap, they regularly trade on CL for about $150 a pair, you just want to make sure you get the early ones that were aluminum, the ones pictured above are the later steel calipers.

Also the NA ones were 26MM and the turbos were 30mm, how thick are the LGT rotors you're trying to run?
Old Oct 8, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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they're are 3 types of z32 front calipers 26mm 30mm and 30mm aluminum thats interesting never thought of seeing them on a subaru, i have an extra set laying around from my s13!
Old Oct 8, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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does anyone know where/ how much those brackets cost?
Old Oct 8, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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User fateo66 used to sell them on nasioc but I guess not anymore. That's what I'm looking for right now. LGT rotors are 30mm I believe

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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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You want the steel calipers. The aluminum ones tend to strip the mounting threads when they are older and exposed to corrosion/heat.
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Originally Posted by shimmies
User fateo66 used to sell them on nasioc but I guess not anymore. That's what I'm looking for right now. LGT rotors are 30mm I believe
ahh ok, do people usually resell them? if you find someone who has more than 1 pair let me know
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I was thinking of picking up a set of reman'd calipers from autozone for like 70 each. I have yet to find anyone selling the brackets
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didn't realize you could put on Z32 calipers on a WRX. I am selling this set off of my R32:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/3316591402.html
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The 300ZX front calipers use the same CT460 brake pad as the subaru 4pots. Just a bigger caliper for the bigger rotors.

I'd consider it, but I'm trying to keep my unspring, rotating weight down. For me, subaru 4pots are the sweet spot (besides being designed for the chassis)
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Originally Posted by joltdudeuc
The 300ZX front calipers use the same CT460 brake pad as the subaru 4pots. Just a bigger caliper for the bigger rotors.

I'd consider it, but I'm trying to keep my unspring, rotating weight down. For me, subaru 4pots are the sweet spot (besides being designed for the chassis)
I'm really happy with the 06-07 WRX 4pot/2pot combo on the RS as well. It's a significant upgrade from the OEM RS brakes and only cost me ~$650 for the set plus new Hawk HPS pads for the fronts. I did have to throw down for the Kartboy brackets, but it's well worth it IMHO. The STi Brembos would be nice, but the cost kept me from pursuing that route.

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