opinions on brake upgrade?
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opinions on brake upgrade?
ok, so i have a '03 WRX wagon with 17" SSR Competition wheels. i need to replace my brake pads and was considering doing more than just pads since braking is one of the things i am least satisfied with on my subie. but, i have some questions:
will upgrading my brakes affect the ABS? i already find it to be a bit aggressive for my tastes. will better braking mean that there is more of a chance of the wheels locking up and thus more interferance from the ABS?
what upgrades are useful for someone who just does some spirited street driving? i don't race and don't really jam on my brakes all that much, i just don't like the feel i have right now when i do. i'm stopping, but not with a ton of confidence.
lastly, since i've upgraded to the 17" wheels, my rotors just look out of place. they don't fill the wheel so well anymore, though this is more of a cosmetic issue for me.
ultimately, i don't want to break the bank on this upgrade. if just replacing the pads will make a pretty good difference, then i'll stick with that. but, if i can do more and get better performance, i'd consider it.
any thoughts?
EDIT: i saw someone post about a Stoptech Stage 2 Brake Kit. what are the thoughts on these? i was originally considering the Cobb Stage 2 kit, but since the Stoptech includes rear rotors too and seems to be essentially the same thing, i'm putting them higher on my list.
will upgrading my brakes affect the ABS? i already find it to be a bit aggressive for my tastes. will better braking mean that there is more of a chance of the wheels locking up and thus more interferance from the ABS?
what upgrades are useful for someone who just does some spirited street driving? i don't race and don't really jam on my brakes all that much, i just don't like the feel i have right now when i do. i'm stopping, but not with a ton of confidence.
lastly, since i've upgraded to the 17" wheels, my rotors just look out of place. they don't fill the wheel so well anymore, though this is more of a cosmetic issue for me.
ultimately, i don't want to break the bank on this upgrade. if just replacing the pads will make a pretty good difference, then i'll stick with that. but, if i can do more and get better performance, i'd consider it.
any thoughts?
EDIT: i saw someone post about a Stoptech Stage 2 Brake Kit. what are the thoughts on these? i was originally considering the Cobb Stage 2 kit, but since the Stoptech includes rear rotors too and seems to be essentially the same thing, i'm putting them higher on my list.
Last edited by trouphaz; Mar 7, 2005 at 04:05 PM.
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they are 17x7.5 with Pirelli PZero Nero M&S tires. i want to keep my cost under $1000 and i am strictly a street driver (no track). i guess i drive kind of aggressively so i want to have confidence in my braking which my subie just doesn't give right now.
what is your experience with ABS after upgrading the WRX brakes? does it get worse?
what is your experience with ABS after upgrading the WRX brakes? does it get worse?
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I've got Subaru 4pot front calipers and the "H4" rear rotors on my '02 WRX wagon. The brake feel is MUCH better than stock. The ABS also seems to work better, less likely to activate in normal driving. I have much more confidence in my brakes now.
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Originally Posted by trouphaz
they are 17x7.5 with Pirelli PZero Nero M&S tires.
You'd be surprised. Granted they aren't S-03's or anything like that. That having been said, if you live in an area where you see snow, but don't want to run a dedicated snow setup, Nero's are a good choice, actually I run all seasons in the summer and snows in the winter, but that's because I can't find summer tires in my size. But my all seasons are Falken ZE-512's which were noticeably better than the standard michelin all seasons that were on the car when I bought it.
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whats a stoptech stage 2 upgrade?..never heard of it
I have the stoptech BBK and oem replacement stoptech rotors on the rear and it stops on a dime. The stock brake proportioning is right on. Highly reccomended as an upgrade from the stock wrx brake setup. The only thing im planning to do to make the experience better is to upgrade my rear OEM lines to stainless braided replacements.
I have the stoptech BBK and oem replacement stoptech rotors on the rear and it stops on a dime. The stock brake proportioning is right on. Highly reccomended as an upgrade from the stock wrx brake setup. The only thing im planning to do to make the experience better is to upgrade my rear OEM lines to stainless braided replacements.
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Originally Posted by fastnoypi
whats a stoptech stage 2 upgrade?..never heard of it
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