Brake replacement

CTE · 03-05-2010, 10:09 PM

I have a 2008 spec b and I am doing the brakes, are the 2.5gt brakes the same and does anyone have suggestions on brands my rotors are warped really bad are slotted and or cross drilled worth the money

2.5sbd · 03-06-2010, 07:09 AM

I have heard that oem rotors are good rotors and unless you are auto crossing on a regular basis.
I use hawk hps pads and stock rotors woth no problems

**Dookie** · 03-06-2010, 01:06 PM

From my experience with brake setups, this is what I've found to work best with our cars.

Blank rotors (stock) + Hawk HPS Pads.

I had some nice slotted rotors from DBA and only lasted me less than 1 yr. before they started to warp/fade, plus having the slotted rotors turned will only make things worse. Right now I'm running R1 Concept blank rotors with Hawk HPS pads for almost 2 yrs now and haven't had any problems.

TSi+WRX · 03-07-2010, 07:31 AM

Be sure that your rotors actually are warped, CTE.

The BL/BP, along with many modern Subarus, when driven (and thus braked!) enthusiastically, are prone to leaving deposits from the stock pads over the rotor in an uneven manner.

If it's pad deposit, try burning it off by rebedding. And if the problem recurs, it's a good indication that perhaps you're a good candidate to step up to more aggressive pads, in order to avoid the problem in the future.

Like the other brothers here have said, typically speaking, blank rotors of good quality - slotted if you desire - will be just fine when combined with a good set of pads, good fluids, and routine bleeding (the swap to stainless lines shouldn't be "necessary" on an '08 that's seen few road-miles, but if you desire a firmer feel, this would definitely also be a valid way to go).

Although many of us in the community pursue big-brake kits, experience/history based on AutoX fanatics such as Xenonk on .com has taught us that the LGT's braking system isn't "lacking," per se - and that matching pad selection and tire selection will greatly enhance what's already there and will take it to a level that can easily satisfy the vast majority of aggressive street drivers and even AutoX racers.

----

RE: slotted/cross-drilled

Overall, avoid cross-drilled rotors, unless you're willing to buy quality *and* furthermore tend to not use the brakes hard, as most aftermarkets tend to crack from the stress.

Yes, my rotors are drilled and slotted, but I drive like a grandpa, and wanted the bling.

urabus · 04-23-2010, 08:08 AM

Anyone done some price shopping on hawk hps rotors?

where is a good spot 2 get them?

so far i have found some for $88 front (pair) and like $71 rear(pair) at http://www.raceshopper.com/ they dont post there prices on website, you must send a email to them for a price quote. I did and thats what they told me

john · 04-23-2010, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dookie

Blank rotors (stock) + Hawk HPS Pads.

The Hawk HPS pads and stock rotors work well for me, too.

urabus · 04-23-2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john

The Hawk HPS pads and stock rotors work well for me, too.

where did you buy/how much did u pay for them.

john · 04-23-2010, 12:59 PM

I got them from an LGT.com member who sold his LGT, paid $50 shipped. Specifically they are: HB533 F.668 parts.

urabus · 04-23-2010, 01:02 PM

nice man, you sold your lgt right? what do u drive now?

john · 04-23-2010, 01:55 PM

I ended up keeping it.

urabus · 04-23-2010, 02:24 PM

wanna trade turbos?

john · 04-23-2010, 02:56 PM

bwahahahaha!

urabus · 04-23-2010, 03:04 PM

Worth a shot, figured since our favorite mod is the same you might do it. haha.

urabus · 04-29-2010, 04:13 AM

Got my hawk hps brake pads, AND I GOT STICKERS!!!!!!!!! those will make me stop at least 10 feet shorter from 60 then just the pads.

TSi+WRX · 04-29-2010, 04:55 AM

^ Top secret...

It'll enhance your braking distances even more if you put a 1/2 of a sticker on EACH PAD.

The sticky from the stickers makes for awesome initial bite.

urabus · 04-29-2010, 05:16 AM

lol, i knew it would

TSi+WRX · 04-29-2010, 09:28 AM

On a related note, since you're down for a couple, urabus -

I don't know if they have the segment online, yet, but the latest issue of Car & Driver has a couple of pages dedicated to that brake mishap they had with the 370Z, at ViR, for this year's "Lightning Lap" event.

urabus · 04-29-2010, 09:34 AM

was the 370 using hawk hps pads?

TSi+WRX · 04-29-2010, 06:48 PM

^ I don't remember off-hand, for the updated testing, but at ViR, when the C&D staff ran into trouble, it was on stock pads.

**Dookie** · 04-29-2010, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSi+WRX

It'll enhance your braking distances even more if you put a 1/2 of a sticker on EACH PAD.

The sticky from the stickers makes for awesome initial bite.

That's a good one, I'll have to tell my local members that one.

03-05-2010, 10:09 PM	#1
CTE Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: in a van down by the river!!!! Ride: 2008 subaru legacy spec b Posts: 4	Brake replacement I have a 2008 spec b and I am doing the brakes, are the 2.5gt brakes the same and does anyone have suggestions on brands my rotors are warped really bad are slotted and or cross drilled worth the money

03-06-2010, 07:09 AM	#2
2.5sbd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Jersey Ride: 05 Legacy Gt Ltd Regal Blue Posts: 222	I have heard that oem rotors are good rotors and unless you are auto crossing on a regular basis. I use hawk hps pads and stock rotors woth no problems __________________ Perrin UP, Cobb Catted DP, Cobb Mid & Y Pipe, Cobb AP V1, Tuning Alliance stg2 map, Cobb CAI, B&M Trans Cooler

03-07-2010, 07:31 AM	#4
TSi+WRX Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cleveland/Shaker Hts., OH - USA Ride: Me-"Winky,"APB '05 LGT Ltd.sedan \| Wifey-SSM '09 Forester XT Favorite Mod: Finding lost Pop-Its! Posts: 1,749	Be sure that your rotors actually are warped, CTE. The BL/BP, along with many modern Subarus, when driven (and thus braked!) enthusiastically, are prone to leaving deposits from the stock pads over the rotor in an uneven manner. If it's pad deposit, try burning it off by rebedding. And if the problem recurs, it's a good indication that perhaps you're a good candidate to step up to more aggressive pads, in order to avoid the problem in the future. Like the other brothers here have said, typically speaking, blank rotors of good quality - slotted if you desire - will be just fine when combined with a good set of pads, good fluids, and routine bleeding (the swap to stainless lines shouldn't be "necessary" on an '08 that's seen few road-miles, but if you desire a firmer feel, this would definitely also be a valid way to go). Although many of us in the community pursue big-brake kits, experience/history based on AutoX fanatics such as Xenonk on .com has taught us that the LGT's braking system isn't "lacking," per se - and that matching pad selection and tire selection will greatly enhance what's already there and will take it to a level that can easily satisfy the vast majority of aggressive street drivers and even AutoX racers. ---- RE: slotted/cross-drilled Overall, avoid cross-drilled rotors, unless you're willing to buy quality and furthermore tend to not use the brakes hard, as most aftermarkets tend to crack from the stress. Yes, my rotors are drilled and slotted, but I drive like a grandpa, and wanted the bling. __________________ <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges

04-23-2010, 12:59 PM	#8
john Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin Ride: car Favorite Mod: wife Posts: 851	I got them from an LGT.com member who sold his LGT, paid $50 shipped. Specifically they are: HB533 F.668 parts. __________________ Look passive, be aggressive. Scare them.

04-23-2010, 01:55 PM	#10
john Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin Ride: car Favorite Mod: wife Posts: 851	I ended up keeping it. __________________ Look passive, be aggressive. Scare them.

03-06-2010, 01:06 PM	#3
Dookie The Modster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Deep in the heart (clap.clap.clap) of California? Ride: '97 Huffy bike with 14 gears!! Favorite Mod: Quick shift handle bars Posts: 3,642	From my experience with brake setups, this is what I've found to work best with our cars. Blank rotors (stock) + Hawk HPS Pads. I had some nice slotted rotors from DBA and only lasted me less than 1 yr. before they started to warp/fade, plus having the slotted rotors turned will only make things worse. Right now I'm running R1 Concept blank rotors with Hawk HPS pads for almost 2 yrs now and haven't had any problems.

04-23-2010, 08:08 AM	#5
urabus Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond, Va Ride: 05 urabus Legacy GT Favorite Mod: Johns Wife.... lol Posts: 369	Anyone done some price shopping on hawk hps rotors? where is a good spot 2 get them? so far i have found some for $88 front (pair) and like $71 rear(pair) at http://www.raceshopper.com/ they dont post there prices on website, you must send a email to them for a price quote. I did and thats what they told me

04-23-2010, 01:02 PM	#9
urabus Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond, Va Ride: 05 urabus Legacy GT Favorite Mod: Johns Wife.... lol Posts: 369	nice man, you sold your lgt right? what do u drive now?

04-23-2010, 02:24 PM	#11
urabus Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond, Va Ride: 05 urabus Legacy GT Favorite Mod: Johns Wife.... lol Posts: 369	wanna trade turbos?

04-23-2010, 02:56 PM	#12
john Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin Ride: car Favorite Mod: wife Posts: 851	bwahahahaha! __________________ Look passive, be aggressive. Scare them.

04-23-2010, 03:04 PM	#13
urabus Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond, Va Ride: 05 urabus Legacy GT Favorite Mod: Johns Wife.... lol Posts: 369	Worth a shot, figured since our favorite mod is the same you might do it. haha.

04-29-2010, 04:13 AM	#14
urabus Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond, Va Ride: 05 urabus Legacy GT Favorite Mod: Johns Wife.... lol Posts: 369	Got my hawk hps brake pads, AND I GOT STICKERS!!!!!!!!! those will make me stop at least 10 feet shorter from 60 then just the pads.

04-29-2010, 04:55 AM	#15
TSi+WRX Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cleveland/Shaker Hts., OH - USA Ride: Me-"Winky,"APB '05 LGT Ltd.sedan \| Wifey-SSM '09 Forester XT Favorite Mod: Finding lost Pop-Its! Posts: 1,749	^ Top secret... It'll enhance your braking distances even more if you put a 1/2 of a sticker on EACH PAD. The sticky from the stickers makes for awesome initial bite. __________________ <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges

04-29-2010, 05:16 AM	#16
urabus Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond, Va Ride: 05 urabus Legacy GT Favorite Mod: Johns Wife.... lol Posts: 369	lol, i knew it would

04-29-2010, 09:28 AM	#17
TSi+WRX Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cleveland/Shaker Hts., OH - USA Ride: Me-"Winky,"APB '05 LGT Ltd.sedan \| Wifey-SSM '09 Forester XT Favorite Mod: Finding lost Pop-Its! Posts: 1,749	On a related note, since you're down for a couple, urabus - I don't know if they have the segment online, yet, but the latest issue of Car & Driver has a couple of pages dedicated to that brake mishap they had with the 370Z, at ViR, for this year's "Lightning Lap" event. __________________ <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges

04-29-2010, 09:34 AM	#18
urabus Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond, Va Ride: 05 urabus Legacy GT Favorite Mod: Johns Wife.... lol Posts: 369	was the 370 using hawk hps pads?

04-29-2010, 06:48 PM	#19
TSi+WRX Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cleveland/Shaker Hts., OH - USA Ride: Me-"Winky,"APB '05 LGT Ltd.sedan \| Wifey-SSM '09 Forester XT Favorite Mod: Finding lost Pop-Its! Posts: 1,749	^ I don't remember off-hand, for the updated testing, but at ViR, when the C&D staff ran into trouble, it was on stock pads. __________________ <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges

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