brake swap: 2001 GC6 -> 2004 STi
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brake swap: 2001 GC6 -> 2004 STi
Anyone done a GC6/GM6/GC8 brake swap to a 2004 STi Brembo set-up? Know the parts and numbers needed?
I'm wondering about the feasibility since I may eventually (within a year) upgrade my GC6 brake system. I can see years of daily driving and tracking the car and going through 3 sets of brake pads, I am starting to grind down the brake discs. If I need to change the brake disc soon, I may consider brake upgrades.
There are a lot of brake upgrades out there, but there are a lot of personal benefits if I can go with the 2004 STi Brembo . . . Anyone have any thoughts on this swap?
If there are other threads covering this topic, please let me know as I had not found them in my search.
Chieh
I'm wondering about the feasibility since I may eventually (within a year) upgrade my GC6 brake system. I can see years of daily driving and tracking the car and going through 3 sets of brake pads, I am starting to grind down the brake discs. If I need to change the brake disc soon, I may consider brake upgrades.
There are a lot of brake upgrades out there, but there are a lot of personal benefits if I can go with the 2004 STi Brembo . . . Anyone have any thoughts on this swap?
If there are other threads covering this topic, please let me know as I had not found them in my search.
Chieh
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The fronts bolt right on, but it's ridiculously expensive. For one, the front Brembos cost $1000-1300 used. for another, now you have to replace all your wheels (probably). The rears won't bolt on without the STi R180 hubs.
If you want better brakes on your RS, I would recommend either Subaru 4 pots (non Brembo) or Stoptechs depending on your budget. But, if you really want Brembos, then the fronts will work just fine. Rears will require new hubs.
If you want better brakes on your RS, I would recommend either Subaru 4 pots (non Brembo) or Stoptechs depending on your budget. But, if you really want Brembos, then the fronts will work just fine. Rears will require new hubs.
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Originally Posted by gypsymoth
Thanks for the information. Too bad the rear is not a straigh bolt-on. Do you know if Brembo sells a rear kit for the GC6? Or maybe a full front and rear kit for the GC6?
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