brake questions

adizzle02 · 08-28-2009, 01:33 PM

Ok RMIC Gurus i need a little help. Id like to get some 4pots for my bugeye but i dont have $500+ right now for some 06-07's. Does any other model like a legacy or forester use a 4pot that i can get to fit on my car?

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Scubiesteve25RS · 08-28-2009, 01:41 PM

04 STi's are 5x100 as welll

Kentrik · 08-28-2009, 01:47 PM

And FAR more expensive.

06HAWKMAN · 08-28-2009, 01:52 PM

dont the outbacks use a four pot?

Scubiesteve25RS · 08-28-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kentrik

And FAR more expensive.

meh, find a wrecked one lol

adizzle02 · 08-28-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kentrik

And FAR more expensive.

^^^this... unless someone has some they want to sell for hella cheap

RallySport Direct · 08-28-2009, 02:16 PM

The 1996 V3+ STi's used 4 pots from the factory. But the only problem is that they are so old allot of them need to be rebuilt. But they can be had for about 300-400 for the calipers.

06HAWKMAN · 08-28-2009, 02:18 PM

whats wrong with your brakes dizzle? just get pads lines and fluid and they will hold up to all of the driving you do

adizzle02 · 08-28-2009, 02:19 PM

nothing is wrong with them...just want to upgrade them and start on my suspension

scoobydorift · 08-28-2009, 03:29 PM

Your 02 WRX brakes have every bit of stopping power as the WRX 4-pots, the only advantage is that the new 4-pots calipers are made of aluminum, so they will be a bit lighter.
Your brakes are a 2-pot sliding caliper, so according to Newtons 3rd law "To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction: or the forces of two bodies on each other are always equal and are directed in opposite directions" your brakes have the exact same "squeezing" power as the 4-pots, and the rotor is the same diameter. AKA same stopping power.

If you are on a budget, I would go with what someone before has said, stainless lines and a good set of pads. Wait until you can go with big brakes, like 04 STi or aftermarket.

Also I have 2 sets of aggressive pads, Hawk HP plus, and Ferodo DS2500(I think) for the 02 caliper in very good condition, if you are interested.

Rick

Not-EWRX · 08-28-2009, 04:01 PM

Lol at quoting Newton.

snowman4us · 08-28-2009, 04:14 PM

are we talking about these type of newtons?

If not im confused...but yet they taste so good

"I cant see out of the windshield...But i love fig newtons, they taste so good" Talladega Nights, Ricky Bobby.

scoobydorift · 08-28-2009, 04:23 PM

mmmmm fig newtons....

adizzle02 · 08-28-2009, 04:33 PM

fig newtons are full of all kinds of win

super-ru · 08-28-2009, 05:20 PM

What exactly do you gain by going to more pots? better brake feel? better distribution of force between the pads and rotor?

scoobydorift · 08-28-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by super-ru

What exactly do you gain by going to more pots? better brake feel? better distribution of force between the pads and rotor?

Yes, and yes. and I also think more fluid in caliper, thus less likely to overheat.

stoner · 08-28-2009, 07:44 PM

Waste of money!!!!

rossl · 08-28-2009, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by super-ru

What exactly do you gain by going to more pots? better brake feel? better distribution of force between the pads and rotor?

Yes there's more advantages than just lighter weight. They're also more resistant to brake fade.

tphskab · 08-28-2009, 10:02 PM

Lol at quoting Ricky Bobby

Not a day of my life goes by where I dont quote Ricky Bobby at least once! I want a shake n bake sticker for my car!

bhhamblin · 08-28-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by super-ru

What exactly do you gain by going to more pots? better brake feel? better distribution of force between the pads and rotor?

you get more bling points!

EsubaruJ · 08-29-2009, 12:45 AM

Just get these if you want bling points. lol

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RED-B...ht_1756wt_1168

roloc31 · 08-29-2009, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EsubaruJ

Just get these if you want bling points. lol

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RED-Brembo-Look-brake-caliper-cover-SET-Front-Rear_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQh ashZitem3ef7a5c6abQQitemZ270442809003QQptZMotorsQ5 fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1756wt_1168

Haha I should get these for my Geo

lol

08-28-2009, 01:33 PM	#1
adizzle02 Scooby Specialist Member#: 146104 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: sandy utah Vehicle: 2002 wrx vf39'd silver	brake questions Ok RMIC Gurus i need a little help. Id like to get some 4pots for my bugeye but i dont have $500+ right now for some 06-07's. Does any other model like a legacy or forester use a 4pot that i can get to fit on my car? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

08-28-2009, 04:14 PM	#12
snowman4us Scooby Specialist Member#: 21764 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Salty Lake Vehicle: Some GDM V8, JDM Flat 4 X2	are we talking about these type of newtons? If not im confused...but yet they taste so good "I cant see out of the windshield...But i love fig newtons, they taste so good" Talladega Nights, Ricky Bobby. Last edited by snowman4us; 08-28-2009 at 04:32 PM.

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08-28-2009, 01:41 PM	#2
Scubiesteve25RS Scooby Specialist Member#: 92372 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Roy Vehicle: 2008 Black on Black	04 STi's are 5x100 as welll

08-28-2009, 01:47 PM	#3
Kentrik Scooby Specialist Member#: 125937 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: 4894' above sea level. Vehicle: 03 WRX I do not like your tweed, chap.	And FAR more expensive.

08-28-2009, 01:52 PM	#4
06HAWKMAN Scooby Specialist Member#: 166626 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: salt lake city utah Vehicle: 2006 wrx ewg vf39'd obp	dont the outbacks use a four pot?

08-28-2009, 02:16 PM	#7
RallySport Direct NASIOC Vendor Member#: 33174 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Salt Lake City Utah Vehicle: We are Open Late! 888-457-2559 Every day!	The 1996 V3+ STi's used 4 pots from the factory. But the only problem is that they are so old allot of them need to be rebuilt. But they can be had for about 300-400 for the calipers.

08-28-2009, 02:18 PM	#8
06HAWKMAN Scooby Specialist Member#: 166626 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: salt lake city utah Vehicle: 2006 wrx ewg vf39'd obp	whats wrong with your brakes dizzle? just get pads lines and fluid and they will hold up to all of the driving you do

08-28-2009, 02:19 PM	#9
adizzle02 Scooby Specialist Member#: 146104 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: sandy utah Vehicle: 2002 wrx vf39'd silver	nothing is wrong with them...just want to upgrade them and start on my suspension

08-28-2009, 03:29 PM	#10
scoobydorift Scooby Specialist Member#: 43128 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SLC Vehicle: 92 RWD, 96 FWD 05 AWD	Your 02 WRX brakes have every bit of stopping power as the WRX 4-pots, the only advantage is that the new 4-pots calipers are made of aluminum, so they will be a bit lighter. Your brakes are a 2-pot sliding caliper, so according to Newtons 3rd law "To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction: or the forces of two bodies on each other are always equal and are directed in opposite directions" your brakes have the exact same "squeezing" power as the 4-pots, and the rotor is the same diameter. AKA same stopping power. If you are on a budget, I would go with what someone before has said, stainless lines and a good set of pads. Wait until you can go with big brakes, like 04 STi or aftermarket. Also I have 2 sets of aggressive pads, Hawk HP plus, and Ferodo DS2500(I think) for the 02 caliper in very good condition, if you are interested. Rick

08-28-2009, 04:01 PM	#11
Not-EWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 158043 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: SLC Vehicle: old Something new SWP	Lol at quoting Newton.

08-28-2009, 04:23 PM	#13
scoobydorift Scooby Specialist Member#: 43128 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SLC Vehicle: 92 RWD, 96 FWD 05 AWD	mmmmm fig newtons....

08-28-2009, 04:33 PM	#14
adizzle02 Scooby Specialist Member#: 146104 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: sandy utah Vehicle: 2002 wrx vf39'd silver	fig newtons are full of all kinds of win

08-28-2009, 05:20 PM	#15
super-ru Scooby Specialist Member#: 90094 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Salt Lake City, UT Vehicle: 2002 Pathfinder Merlot Perl	What exactly do you gain by going to more pots? better brake feel? better distribution of force between the pads and rotor?

08-28-2009, 07:44 PM	#17
stoner Scooby Specialist Member#: 52863 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Dallas Vehicle: 2007 B7 A4 Silver	Waste of money!!!!

08-28-2009, 10:02 PM	#19
tphskab Scooby Specialist Member#: 114466 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: South Jordan, UT Vehicle: Bowl of white rice	Lol at quoting Ricky Bobby Not a day of my life goes by where I dont quote Ricky Bobby at least once! I want a shake n bake sticker for my car!

08-29-2009, 12:45 AM	#21
EsubaruJ Scooby Specialist Member#: 200008 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Salt Lake City Vehicle: 85 AE86 01XJcrawler02WRXsold	Just get these if you want bling points. lol http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RED-B...ht_1756wt_1168