imprezahubbard

hey peoples ive got a 1998 impreza wagon uk turbo done lots of mods and as we all no are quick as you like but the brakes scare the **** out of me looking to change to the 4 pots as herd this is a must have just looking for advice on how to tackle this advice from people who have done this would help do i need to upgrade the disks and brake line hoses etc etc also is it better to by a cheap set and recon them or buy a decent set thanks peeps

Jim-Bob

Hi mate, the swap to 4 pots is straight forward, its just a matter of 2 bolts on each caliper and the banjo bolt to attach the brake line. All you need is the calipers with the necessary sized pads and bigger discs (295mm) to accommodate the bigger calipers. You can use your original brake lines, but if you want better stopping power upgrading to braided brake hoses and upgrading to DOT 5.1 brake fluid will also make a difference.

You should also bleed any air out of your brakes as this will stiffen up the brake pedal and give you a lot more confidence.

As for buying the calipers, you normally get what you pay for. If you are buying a second hand set privately I would suggest going to see them first. Look out for rusty seized pistons, worn piston seals or any major rust on the caliper.

If you buy reconditioned they are a lot dearer but should come with some sort of warrantly/guarantee. Basically its up to yourself!

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Why have you posted the same query twice? All that happens is that you end up with DILUTED advice

imprezahubbard

thanks for advice for first person will print that all out your a big help and i put it twice cause i wanted to

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

In English?

imprezahubbard

what your prob mate i ask a question get a decent answer from someone and a silly remark from someone who anit even interested good one

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

"Someone who anit even interested?" Maybe if you learned to type English?

The point I was TRYING to make is that IF you post the SAME query twice, you end up with diluted answers, and many people won't be bothered to reply.
Post once, wait for an answer

imprezahubbard

i got two great answers from two helpful people so it worked the only **** anser i got was from you leave me alone hate peeps that make a mountain out of a mole hill

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

See,you DIDN'T get one fom me, and a few others I could name.

Diluted answers, eh?

Still, if you're satisfied.........