Yeah, I figured when I'd dig into it when I did my brakes (upgrade) and figured I'd grab a cable to have just in case.
[can always return it if it can be repaired]
'08 brake upgrade
My biggest complaint with my '08 2.5i 5spd is how crappy the brakes are when coming to a hard stop, for one reason or another. What are my options when it comes to upgrading? Something simple as upgrading brake pads or a full XT conversion? I done a little research but I guess I'm looking for advice from member who have done something to their 3rd gen.
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[can always return it if it can be repaired]
Yeah the LGT front swap is very easy. You just need calipers, brackets, pads & rotors from an LGT.
Another resurrection...
At 60,000 I'm getting a vibration in the brakes, so I want to go straight to LGT brakes.
Are the calipers really different, or is it just the rotors and brackets that need to be changed?
I only ask because when I upgrade my Impreza to WRX-spec brakes, I only needed rotors and brackets (the calipers were exactly the same).
Yes the calipers are different. No brackets are required.Another resurrection...
At 60,000 I'm getting a vibration in the brakes, so I want to go straight to LGT brakes.
Are the calipers really different, or is it just the rotors and brackets that need to be changed?
I only ask because when I upgrade my Impreza to WRX-spec brakes, I only needed rotors and brackets (the calipers were exactly the same).
It's very easy. Just go on Rock Auto and order Legacy GT Calipers front and rear and of course get rotors and pads. Everything will just bolt right up. Then you can send back your old calipers for a core refund, so it ends up the calipers are only like $50 each.
All the parts cost is like around $500 (after core refund)
Another resurrection...
At 60,000 I'm getting a vibration in the brakes, so I want to go straight to LGT brakes.
Are the calipers really different, or is it just the rotors and brackets that need to be changed?
I only ask because when I upgrade my Impreza to WRX-spec brakes, I only needed rotors and brackets (the calipers were exactly the same).
is the vibration the reason you want to upgrade?
ANY brakes can have uneven pad deposition and vibrate.
I'd like more fade-free braking performance, anyway... We load this car to the gills (with HD rear springs) and drive in the mountains to go camping, and I tow sometimes.is the vibration the reason you want to upgrade?
ANY brakes can have uneven pad deposition and vibrate.
I know that I could attempt to solve the vibration issue by having the rotors turned, but since they're original, I think I've gotten my use out of them...
seems like a good time to upgrade then.
Has anyone done this? I can save money by buying these parts used, but buying them from Rock Auto (or similar) will get me parts that have known good seals and proper lubrication (ready to bolt on, don't have to rebuild). From Rock Auto's policy on cores it states "Cores must be complete, rebuildable, fit the same vehicle application and be returned in the box the remanufactured part came in."It's very easy. Just go on Rock Auto and order Legacy GT Calipers front and rear and of course get rotors and pads. Everything will just bolt right up. Then you can send back your old calipers for a core refund, so it ends up the calipers are only like $50 each.
All the parts cost is like around $500 (after core refund)
The swap itself is dead easy, no more difficult than a brake job + bleed.
You may have your cores disqualified by that statement you found. But that's only if they notice. I would call that a coin toss. So there might be that extra expense.
You may have your cores disqualified by that statement you found. But that's only if they notice. I would call that a coin toss. So there might be that extra expense.
maybe sell the old calipers here or on other forum classified threads?
Thank you both for the quick response. I think I will just go with some used ones then. At worst it is about $5.50 (seals and pin boots) per caliper to rebuild it. That plus a used caliper is still about $10 cheaper than a reman'd one, and I don't have to worry about a rejected core. These cars aren't that old and most likely I won't have to rebuild any calipers. I can put the money towards good rotors and pads.
as long as the parts look correct, the person doing the check in will not care and give you the core credit.
People do the same thing to swap Taurus brakes from the pre 2001 small brake rotors to post 2001 (+gen3 sho) larger brake rotors.
People do the same thing to swap Taurus brakes from the pre 2001 small brake rotors to post 2001 (+gen3 sho) larger brake rotors.
old thread resurrected - but applicable to me.Yes the calipers are different. No brackets are required.
It's very easy. Just go on Rock Auto and order Legacy GT Calipers front and rear and of course get rotors and pads. Everything will just bolt right up. Then you can send back your old calipers for a core refund, so it ends up the calipers are only like $50 each.
All the parts cost is like around $500 (after core refund)
LGT setup fits under OEM wheels? I run OZ Ultraleggera for the summer tires but OEM wheels with the winters on my 06.
Both OEM and my OZ wheels are 17".You need 17" wheels
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