Moving the front brakes on a WRX to the rear

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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 06:16 PM
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Talking Moving the front brakes on a WRX to the rear

Is this possible? What would I need to do it?

I'm about to have spare calipers and rotors for the front, and I was wondering if I could just move them to the back. I'm guessing I would need a front brake bracket to install on the back, but I know where to get one of those. Are there any other issues.

I mostly want to do this for balance purposes. With the increased stopping power up front, I would hope to have relative (as compared to stock bias) stopping power for the rears.

Am I full of isht? Or does this sound reasonable? Is it possible?
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 07:03 PM
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Not really no, the rear rotors have an internal drum that houses the e-brake shoes. If you could, (not sure you can) you'd have no e-brake.

Some pics here that will show the shoes:

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...=&threadid=814
Old Jun 24, 2003 | 07:14 PM
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Thanks for the response. Saved me some trouble.
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Happy to help, not an uncommon question.
Old Jun 24, 2003 | 08:24 PM
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Another reason not to post on NAZIOC

Of course, this is probably divine retribution for lighting up the noob who posted a turbo-related question in our "For Sale by Vendors" forum. It still pissed me off.

Thanks again, Peaty, for answering my simple question.
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