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10-08-2004, 09:25 PM | #1 |
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Gauging Interest: Aluminum 4-pot Calipers
Just finished fitting the Legacy with a prototype of the Racing Brake 4-pot Calipers for the Subies. Very impressive units so far. Haven't tested as far as performance etc but so far here's what we've found:
Aluminum Calipers Weight: ~6lbs v. 11lbs for Subaru 4-pots Wheel Fitment: 16x6.5" OEM Subaru WRX Rims fit w/o Issue Pads: OEM Subaru WRX/300ZX 4-pot Pads (Readily Available) Price Range: ~$575-$600 with Speed Bleeders and HP+ Pads Wanted to see what kind of interest there is in them. They'll be Gold or Red, most likely Red. Let me know what kind of interest so I can get on Racing Brake to get these units produced and over here. Thanks. -mike |
10-09-2004, 09:37 PM | #3 |
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Just got back from Watkins Glen International Raceway. Did a full day of testing on the track with these calipers. So far they are as good or a hair better than the OEM Subaru 4-pot calipers. Also put on ~500 street miles driving the Legacy up there and back.
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10-10-2004, 12:19 AM | #4 |
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I really enjoyed the SUBARU 4 pots that I had on my '94 L swap. If these are at least as effective in stopping power, I would like to know more. Bump, to keep abreast of new developments...
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10-10-2004, 02:33 AM | #5 |
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I knew RB was coming out with new calipers... what I didn't know was that they were going to be lightweight! ARrggg... ah well, RB rotors have not failed me in the least so I know these will be sick.
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10-10-2004, 07:09 PM | #7 |
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I should have pics up shortly of the protype/test model. Currently they will likely be red/black. Thinking of trying to get em in black with silver writing a little less bling and will hide the brake dust better, what do you think?
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10-11-2004, 03:15 AM | #11 | |
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10-11-2004, 09:30 AM | #16 |
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NICE.... i was jsut gonna get late 90's Toyota 4Runner/Tacoma front reman-calipers...but if i can get em in silver or black...BOOYA, might just have to go this route.. gotta see which is cheaper yet. glad these fit narrower rims...i wasnt lookin forward to having to buy more rims too.
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10-11-2004, 06:20 PM | #20 |
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Yup what Cirrus said, it will help due to less flex however the 2 stage booster and flex of the booster on the firewall is more of an issue than the calipers themselves. Advantages are smoother braking due to an even clamping force since there are 2 pistons on both sides, as well as less expensive pad replacement and easier pad replacement especially if you track your car...
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10-12-2004, 08:34 AM | #21 | |
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10-20-2004, 10:52 PM | #22 |
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are these a closed system (subaru 4-pot) or open system (like Perrin you have to rebuilt every year). Do you know what I'm talking about.
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10-21-2004, 05:52 AM | #23 | |
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10-11-2004, 06:32 PM | #25 |
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I would def be interested in these in the spring time, I have a question though, how do they sound, is there alot of squeaking, I heard from a couple people that aftermarket brakes squeak alot more than oem, just curious don't even know if this is a true fact just something I heard. Also are these just front brakes or will there be a package with front and rears?
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