Wot's difference between Subaru 4 pots & STi 4 pots?

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02 September 2002, 08:19 AM

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Just wondered as i've been offered a set of STi uns as well as being told they were different from the standard subaru 4 pots so just wondered wot any differences might b?

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02 September 2002, 08:25 AM

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There is no difference ,they are the same calipers , Ian

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02 September 2002, 01:43 PM

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As Ian has said they are the same!
As are P1 4 pots

And 22b 4 pots (although they are painted red!!!)

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02 September 2002, 02:12 PM

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Cheers then,
None the less i shall b having them i was just hoping they might have supersonic stopping potential

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02 September 2002, 02:13 PM

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So r the pads & discs the same then also?

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02 September 2002, 02:35 PM

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If they are STI 7 brakes then there is a huge difference.

The calipers are brembo 4 pots, hugh stiff design, with bigger pads. Discs 26mm larger at 320mm diameter and 4mm thicker at 28mm (I think).

Would only really fit under 17" wheels though.

Paul