Jordzilla Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hi all, not sure if all WRX-S hatchbacks come with 2 pot calipers at the front, but my 2008 model does! They look ugly as hell, corroded/rusty looking and the stopping power isn't exactly amazing. Can anyone tell me how easy (or not) it would be to upgrade to 4 pots? I have the standard 18" prodrive GT1 anthracite alloys so some nice new red calipers would look the business. Am I best going to a subaru specialist? Don't really want my pants pulled down by the dealership! Or will I find it's same price wherever I go? Struggling to find a price on the internet other than reconditioned calipers?! Any help of advice appreciated! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 You'd be looking at Brembo, AP, Turox, k-sport upgrades, price will vary but you won't be looking at under a grand for the full set up, disc, pads and callipers. Unless you find a 2nd hand set of STI brakes. To be honest I think most 4 pot Subaru will just bolt straight on the car. You will need new discs if you upgrade the callipers as they won't fit the standard discs that come with a 2 pot set up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordzilla Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hi Pete, thanks for reply! Just found these at subaru4you http://www.subaru4you.co.uk/brakes/calip4pot.shtml Spoke to the guy and he thinks these would fit the discs I have (he's going to double check though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Drop cusco a pm on here as he refurbs 4 pots and might be able to sell you a set or refurb some you pick up of eBay [emoji6] Here's a link of his work http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/index.php?/topic/8129-subaru-recondition-calipers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsa-king Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I must say I looked at these this week, great price. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-STI-5X114-PCD-356mm-2005-8-POT-D2-FRONT-BIG-BRAKE-DISC-KIT-/231135539322?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ASubaru&hash=item35d0c0707a then you sell your two pots and get a bit of money back towards your new ones. I have a feeling you have 100pcd and not the STi 114pcd though. so you might be better looking for 100pcd. or ask ScoobyClinic, http://shop.scoobyclinic.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=67_203&product_id=521 My original scoob had two pots... waste of time they were. I ended up buying a set of 4pots that had comes off a P1 (as the owner had upgraeded to alcons) the 4pots were so much better.. and then had EBC discs front and back... Red stuff on the front, Green stuff on the back. so much better. If you just upgrade discs, you'll wish you'd saved and spent extra on the Pot upgrade. So I'd say don't mess about. wait til you can upgrade properly, or you're wasting money and not be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 in the short term try changing the pads for some EBC red stuff as Salsa did - great pads with more bite also whilst you are considering the caliper change budget for some braided hoses as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordzilla Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Really helpful info here, really appreciate it! I'll defo drop Cusco a message thanks for that! Checked out the link and those subaru 4 pots look awesome! I think you're right about the 100pcd Salsa! Looks like I'm guan have to bite the bullet and upgrade the lot! ...why the f didn't I just buy an sti?! Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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