Are aftermarket brake systems for a wrx compatible with 95 impreza awd L?

NewbyScooby · 05-29-2003, 12:15 PM

Hi,

I was wondering if a big brake system for a wrx will fit and function properly on a 95 awd L. I just want to make sure that the master cylinders are the same and the brake lines will fit.

Thanks

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Jaxx · 05-29-2003, 03:25 PM

the master cylinders ARE differnt
the hard line to flex line fittings are the same but the layout is differnt

this post should be in brakes/suspension

stimpy · 05-29-2003, 07:34 PM

One possible problem that legacy777 and I were talking about is that the fluid demands of the WRX brake systems are over twice that of the standard L system. What is more, the master cylinder is 24.0mm without ABS and 25.4mm with ABS versus 26.99mm on the WRX. I have heard of many, many L/Outback Sport owners driving with a successful WRX brake conversion, but numerically, we are probably at or just beyond the limits of the stock fluid capacity.

I'm personally awaiting my rear hubs before I can do my conversion. They seem to be delivered to the wrong state...

-Jon

Matt · 05-29-2003, 10:37 PM

You could try upgrading the front calipers/rotors from an RS. They're two pot calipers and should help. Stainless steel brakelines will help too. However I don't believe they will fit under standard 13/14 inch wheels. Legacy 15 inch alloys will work. I've run them as autocross rims off and on last year.

stimpy · 05-30-2003, 08:39 AM

Keeping in mind that the RS calipers and the WRX calipers are the same. The only difference is that the WRX caliper bolts on to a slightly longer bracket so it can utilize the larger rotors. I believe the brake lines in the front are different from that of a WRX and you must use the RS lines. The rears should be the same.

-Jon

Scoobyslack1 · 05-30-2003, 04:33 PM

I just did a rear brake swap, drum to disk.
I used WRX rear hubs/knuckles. Everything lined up fine, even the e-brake cables (just need to adjust them now). I already have brakes from a Legacy turbo on the front (same as RS). So far I have not noticed any adverse effects from using these brakes with my stock master cylinder.

may the stopping force be with you

Team ARG!

Diz · 06-02-2003, 09:46 AM

I'm running WRX rotors, calipers & lines up front. They fit fine. I need to get off my butt & install the SS lines. Laaaazy.

The rears (formerly drums) have knuckles from a legacy, RS rotors, RS calipers and SS lines.

Nice score on the e-brake cables. I don't have one for the left side. No biggie. It's an auto.

Scoobyslack1 · 06-02-2003, 10:07 AM

apparently the WRX cable are slightly longer...the e-brake works, but I have to pull it all the way up.
So no e-brake turns for me

Team ARG!

stimpy · 06-02-2003, 02:45 PM

D'oh! There isn't enough play to remove the slack?

I actually got my rear WRX hubs on Thursday so I'm just waiting on some rear lines and I'll be doing my install.

-Jon

Scoobyslack1 · 06-02-2003, 02:52 PM

I have to play with it some more, but I just wanted to at least get it to work for now.

Team ARG!

05-29-2003, 12:15 PM	#1
NewbyScooby Scooby Newbie Member#: 33710 Join Date: Mar 2003	Are aftermarket brake systems for a wrx compatible with 95 impreza awd L? Hi, I was wondering if a big brake system for a wrx will fit and function properly on a 95 awd L. I just want to make sure that the master cylinders are the same and the brake lines will fit. Thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

06-02-2003, 02:52 PM	#10
Scoobyslack1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 2780 Join Date: Oct 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: back in Chicago Vehicle: junk yards rule! Project FrankenSTien	not sure.... I have to play with it some more, but I just wanted to at least get it to work for now. Team ARG!

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Jaxx NASIOC Supporter Member#: 177 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Boise,Idaho,USA Vehicle: The 93 Imp W/EJ20K flat black	the master cylinders ARE differnt the hard line to flex line fittings are the same but the layout is differnt this post should be in brakes/suspension

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stimpy Homicidal Maniac Moderator Member#: 1612 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Austin, TX Vehicle: 2008 STI	One possible problem that legacy777 and I were talking about is that the fluid demands of the WRX brake systems are over twice that of the standard L system. What is more, the master cylinder is 24.0mm without ABS and 25.4mm with ABS versus 26.99mm on the WRX. I have heard of many, many L/Outback Sport owners driving with a successful WRX brake conversion, but numerically, we are probably at or just beyond the limits of the stock fluid capacity. I'm personally awaiting my rear hubs before I can do my conversion. They seem to be delivered to the wrong state... -Jon

05-29-2003, 10:37 PM	#4
Matt Allergic to turbos Moderator Member#: 181 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: MAIC & Southeast Vehicle: Two Subarus and a truck	You could try upgrading the front calipers/rotors from an RS. They're two pot calipers and should help. Stainless steel brakelines will help too. However I don't believe they will fit under standard 13/14 inch wheels. Legacy 15 inch alloys will work. I've run them as autocross rims off and on last year.

05-30-2003, 08:39 AM	#5
stimpy Homicidal Maniac Moderator Member#: 1612 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Austin, TX Vehicle: 2008 STI	Keeping in mind that the RS calipers and the WRX calipers are the same. The only difference is that the WRX caliper bolts on to a slightly longer bracket so it can utilize the larger rotors. I believe the brake lines in the front are different from that of a WRX and you must use the RS lines. The rears should be the same. -Jon

05-30-2003, 04:33 PM	#6
Scoobyslack1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 2780 Join Date: Oct 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: back in Chicago Vehicle: junk yards rule! Project FrankenSTien	I just did a rear brake swap, drum to disk. I used WRX rear hubs/knuckles. Everything lined up fine, even the e-brake cables (just need to adjust them now). I already have brakes from a Legacy turbo on the front (same as RS). So far I have not noticed any adverse effects from using these brakes with my stock master cylinder. may the stopping force be with you Team ARG!

06-02-2003, 09:46 AM	#7
Diz Scooby Specialist Member#: 874 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Mountains Vehicle: 2003 Honda S2000 2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5	I'm running WRX rotors, calipers & lines up front. They fit fine. I need to get off my butt & install the SS lines. Laaaazy. The rears (formerly drums) have knuckles from a legacy, RS rotors, RS calipers and SS lines. Nice score on the e-brake cables. I don't have one for the left side. No biggie. It's an auto.

06-02-2003, 10:07 AM	#8
Scoobyslack1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 2780 Join Date: Oct 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: back in Chicago Vehicle: junk yards rule! Project FrankenSTien	apparently the WRX cable are slightly longer...the e-brake works, but I have to pull it all the way up. So no e-brake turns for me Team ARG!

06-02-2003, 02:45 PM	#9
stimpy Homicidal Maniac Moderator Member#: 1612 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Austin, TX Vehicle: 2008 STI	D'oh! There isn't enough play to remove the slack? I actually got my rear WRX hubs on Thursday so I'm just waiting on some rear lines and I'll be doing my install. -Jon