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01-30-2013, 03:44 PM | #76 | |
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I think I will pull them off to be certain.
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01-30-2013, 03:58 PM | #77 | |
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Drums didn't change on the Legacy until 10+. So you would need our version 1 bracket, DBA converstion rotor OR oversized brake shoes for a legacy Get it? -Nick |
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01-30-2013, 05:15 PM | #78 | |
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Does the version 1 bracket only fit 05-09 Legacy, or is this for other MY Imprezas to allow the rear 2 pot Brembo? |
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01-30-2013, 05:18 PM | #79 |
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version 1 fits up to the 09 legacy, up to the 07 wrx, and up to the 08 forrester.
Not sure if that answered your questions? -Nick |
02-01-2013, 06:31 PM | #80 | |
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Also, does the V1 rear brackets allow the FHI rear calipers to mount as well, or just the rear 2 pot Brembo? Last edited by WRXncrew; 02-01-2013 at 06:33 PM. Reason: Ask another question. |
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02-04-2013, 11:50 AM | #81 |
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Got it, no the V1 bracket does not allow the FHI calipers to mount.
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02-04-2013, 01:24 PM | #82 |
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KNS,
i see the pics you have from test fitment of this bracket are on an STI rear knuckle. i am planning to install the FHI 2-pots in the rear soon, on my 2010 WRX. so for that i would need: this bracket + hardware 10+ LGT rear rotors will the dust sheild have to be trimmed/removed? obviously this isnt necessary on the STI |
02-04-2013, 01:35 PM | #83 |
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Yes you will need our V2 bracket which we have in stock with its hardware, and you will need the 10+ rear rotor, which we also have in stock.
Most likely not you won't have to trim the dust shield. -Nick |
02-06-2013, 04:35 PM | #84 |
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Just an FYI, the 08+ STi rear calipers use a different bolt than recommended. The part number suggested are too short and have a different thread pitch.
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06-21-2013, 11:04 AM | #85 |
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Pictures fixed on first post... sorta. I don't remember which ones were up there. (-_-!)
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08-30-2013, 09:35 PM | #86 |
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Thank you for posting your install notes.
I'm about to start gathering parts for this. Please clarify: How do the 2008+ STI Brembos mount on the WRX hub? Are there brackets and does it fit? Do I reuse all the STI caliper bolts on the WRX hub? What size are the rotors? Instead of triming the rear dust shield, would STI dust shield work on the WRX? When removing the brake lines to swap to SS lines, how do you prevent the fluid from coming out? What do you mean by "The bend on the (rear) caliper side is different." If I ordered STI SS lines front and rear, would that work out fine? Last edited by stimofo808; 08-30-2013 at 09:44 PM. |
08-31-2013, 01:11 AM | #87 |
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Didn't you need a big brake adapter for the rear?
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08-31-2013, 02:05 AM | #88 | |
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When changing lines, even just changing the calipers, you can't stop the fluid from coming out. You just have to bleed the brakes after installing the calipers and/or lines. The rear dust shields on the WRX are too small in diameter, and they will touch the STi rear rotor. You either have to bend it out of the way or remove it completely. It is spot welded on there. If you're going to replace it with an STi rear dust shield, you'd either have to spot weld it on, glue it, or rivet it on. I'm not sure if you can just buy the rear dust shields. |
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08-31-2013, 02:06 AM | #89 |
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08-31-2013, 02:47 AM | #90 | |
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12-16-2013, 03:08 AM | #91 |
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question do i have to cut the rear dust guards? can i just remove them?
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12-16-2013, 06:08 AM | #92 | |
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For anyone else who can't scroll up or a page back. You have to bend the shield back or remove the dust shield. It is spot welded to the hub. You can achieve this by drilling the spot welds or bending it back and forth until the welds release... This is YOUR choice. It is doubtful that you can reweld the shield back on. |
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02-25-2014, 10:47 PM | #93 |
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The rear 04 brembos dont work on the 08 wrx at all?
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02-26-2014, 05:17 AM | #94 |
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You need our bracket to do that.
http://www.knsbrakes.com/c/kns-bracket Scroll down to the V2 bracket |
02-26-2014, 05:26 AM | #95 |
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Thanks! Great help!!!
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06-12-2014, 07:43 AM | #96 |
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I'm looking into this and trying to get my hands on an 08+ set of Sti Brembo's for my 2010 WRX. I'm running Work Kiwami's 18x8.5 +47 and was wondering if anyone knew if they would clear for sure or not. Also will a 3mm spacer in the front allow me to clear on stock rims like the 2011's from my understanding or would I have to run larger spacers.
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08-05-2014, 07:48 AM | #97 |
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I put a set of goldies on my '08 WRX yesterday, front and back.
Went with KNS rotors, Hawk5.0 pads, & Goodrich lines. Everything bolted right up no problem. I "thought" the wrx brakes were good enough. I'm going to need stickier tires... |
08-05-2014, 09:57 AM | #98 | |
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08-05-2014, 11:12 AM | #99 |
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I about gave myself whiplash when I was backing out of the garage & tapped the brakes for the first time.
Huge difference with the new setup vs stock. Much less pedal force & travel required. I've only had the stock pads on this wrx. Took it out to a deserted road last night and did the bed in of 7 medium stops, from highway speed, drove another 10 mins, did another 7 medium stops, then did 6 hard stops just at abs activation. Initial bite feels good, it's not to grabby, but add a little more pedal force they really bite in and hold. I drove from Denver, up to my place in the mountains. (I'm at 9200') There are two long downhill sections, like 10-15 minute long. With the stock setup I was really careful not to heat the brakes to much, and still I managed to warp a rotor. I tested these out much more than I normally would. I couldn't really tell a difference between cold(it was about 50deg outside), or when I had really put some heat into them. No shudder or squeaking from the pads(so far), and I left the shims out of the front. I really like them. Great service from the guys at KNS too-thanks for sending them out so fast. |
08-06-2014, 03:17 AM | #100 |
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Big thanks for writing this guide
I searched the UK and spoke with our biggest aftermarket brake specialist but due to lack of interest in the WRX narrowbodies in England nobody could help. Anyway i found your guide bought the bits and fitted them yesterday no problems at all, i am currently bedding in the discs and pads for the manufacturer's recommended 300 miles, but they feel better already even under light braking. |
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