jason7579

I went to change the brake pads on my 2004 WRX with the standard 2 pots on the rear today. On closer inspection it appears that 3 of the 4 pistons have seized completely.

I'm thinking of refurbing with the kit from Scoobyworx. Does the "2 pot rear stainless steel caliper repair kit" for £70 contain everything needed for both sides?
Is this the best way to go, in your opinion, or would you do differently? Budget is something that I have to consider. I'm not able to spend hundreds on new calipers. What kind of price do the big, reputable companies charge for a refurb?

Finally I noticed the calipers have L and R embossed on them. The L is on the drivers side, is this correct?

Thanks

RockyRoad

I just did some WRX 2 pots using the kit from Bigg Red here - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/for-SUBAR...53.m2749.l2649 You'll need two kits to do both calipers but everything you need is included to split the calipers and replace all of the seals including the casting seals. I was going to use the Scoobyworx kit until I spotted the Bigg Red kits for cheaper. No need for stainless pistons in an alloy caliper as far as I can tell.

Bleed nipple should be at the top when fitted. The calipers have both L and R stamped on them with the correct fitting being which side the bleed nipple is fitted.

jason7579

Nice one, thank you

jason7579

Just looking at the description... I'm assuming this doesn't come with new guide pins, shims, etc. Did you replace these?

Does anyone have an idea of where these can be sourced, ICP apart to be out of stock.

RockyRoad

No doesn't come with new pins or shims but, unless yours are really bad, you can just reuse the originals. I don't think there are any after market alternatives for the two pots sadly.

jason7579

That's a shame, would have been nice to do a full overhaul as mine have seen better days. Thanks for answering so quickly.