are 4 pot subaru brakes worth it
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are 4 pot subaru brakes worth it
does anyone notice any drastic improvement in 4 pot brakes. also does anyone have the rear 2 pot brakes. any info would be great.
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Of course.
Expect a 7-12' improvement in braking from 60-0.
To run rear 2-pots, you need STi hubs, backing plates and axles, to run which you need a R180 rear end.
- Alex
Expect a 7-12' improvement in braking from 60-0.
To run rear 2-pots, you need STi hubs, backing plates and axles, to run which you need a R180 rear end.
- Alex
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I have the front 4pots and 2pot rears on my RS. I think the setup is great. But just a warning about the rears that it is pretty expensive to get those on. Quite a bit of dismantling of the rear is required. But definitely the front 4pots are worth it. The 2 pots are not needed as much.
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Just be prepared for the insane amounts of brake dust you WILL get from the pads that come with the 4pots. If your **** like me you will have to wash your front wheels frequently. But the feel and shorter stopping distances are worth it, trust me.
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[To run rear 2-pots, you need STi hubs, backing plates and axles, to run which you need a R180 rear end.]
Hey I hate to disagree with the teacher on the first day of class but.......
The 2pots rear calipers are bolted to a backing plate which uses 4.5" bolt spacing vs 5.75" bolt spacing with the single pot calipers. So you need to replace the backing plate. Alex is sorta right that up until very recently this setup was only available on an OEM application with the R180 rear assembly. However Subaru does now make an OEM application with the R160 rear assembly. The JDM model is called the NB-R Impreza WRX, it is also the UK and Euro WRX. So sourcing the parts(backing plates specifically) will let you install the 2pots on your USDM Subaru without messing with the rear assembly. Also for several years MRT has been making a backing plate to use the 2pots on the R160 rear assembly, it is quite a bit more expensive than the OEM unit.
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Since this is my first post, Alex, congrats bro, I'm glad you didnt stay down.
Hey I hate to disagree with the teacher on the first day of class but.......
The 2pots rear calipers are bolted to a backing plate which uses 4.5" bolt spacing vs 5.75" bolt spacing with the single pot calipers. So you need to replace the backing plate. Alex is sorta right that up until very recently this setup was only available on an OEM application with the R180 rear assembly. However Subaru does now make an OEM application with the R160 rear assembly. The JDM model is called the NB-R Impreza WRX, it is also the UK and Euro WRX. So sourcing the parts(backing plates specifically) will let you install the 2pots on your USDM Subaru without messing with the rear assembly. Also for several years MRT has been making a backing plate to use the 2pots on the R160 rear assembly, it is quite a bit more expensive than the OEM unit.
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Since this is my first post, Alex, congrats bro, I'm glad you didnt stay down.
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I was thinking about the same thing.
4pots or not?
I decided to upgrade my rotors and pads instead.
I think it's more effective than running 4 pots with stock rotors and pads.
Pretty happy with how it ended up. (RG slitted rotors + AP Lockheed ZC pads)
If I had more funding, of course I'd love to do 4 pots (or GDB brembo) with performance rotors/pads.
4pots or not?
I decided to upgrade my rotors and pads instead.
I think it's more effective than running 4 pots with stock rotors and pads.
Pretty happy with how it ended up. (RG slitted rotors + AP Lockheed ZC pads)
If I had more funding, of course I'd love to do 4 pots (or GDB brembo) with performance rotors/pads.
Last edited by go go go; Nov 25, 2002 at 03:18 AM.
Originally posted by Kobayashi
[To run rear 2-pots, you need STi hubs, backing plates and axles, to run which you need a R180 rear end.]
However Subaru does now make an OEM application with the R160 rear assembly. The JDM model is called the NB-R Impreza WRX, it is also the UK and Euro WRX.
[To run rear 2-pots, you need STi hubs, backing plates and axles, to run which you need a R180 rear end.]
However Subaru does now make an OEM application with the R160 rear assembly. The JDM model is called the NB-R Impreza WRX, it is also the UK and Euro WRX.
I don't really care about the backing plate though.
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If you go to buy a set get then look on yahoo japan right now cause somebody is selling a set of Brembo 4 piston fronts and 2 piston rears for about $500. The usual 4 pistons run about $300 there as well.
Its a worth while upgrade.
If you go to buy a set get then look on yahoo japan right now cause somebody is selling a set of Brembo 4 piston fronts and 2 piston rears for about $500. The usual 4 pistons run about $300 there as well.
Its a worth while upgrade.
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The 4-pots are a great upgrade for GC8 because you get a larger front rotor. In addition, the pad is larger, so heat is spread over a larger area. These calipers are not light, but are virtually indestructable. They will help with brake fade problems and fluid boiling problems on the track. They're fairly cheap, use common TT 300ZX pads and can be bought at a Suby dealer with the subie mastercard bucks (how I got mine). In clubs that allow upgrade WITHIN a manufacturer's parts bin for street stock class (like COM in new england), it's a nice upgrade with the big subie moniker on it to prevent others from protesting the car.
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Originally posted by go go go
The latest "cross-eyed" JDM WRX are all 2pots rears too.
I don't really care about the backing plate though.
The latest "cross-eyed" JDM WRX are all 2pots rears too.
I don't really care about the backing plate though.
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