Upgrading breaks on a classic Scoob!
04 September 2005, 01:18 PM
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Upgrading breaks on a classic Scoob!
Hi as we all know the breaks on a classic scoob are pants! Would like to upgrade mine but dont have ££££'s to spend can I fit the 4 pots from a l8r Bugeye on a 1997 with 17" rims? As they often crop up on ebay IE http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
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I am guessing the Brembo's will only fit under a set of 18's?
Also any idea what a fir price is on a second hand set?
Thanx 4 your time people.
Chris...
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I am guessing the Brembo's will only fit under a set of 18's?
Also any idea what a fir price is on a second hand set?
Thanx 4 your time people.
Chris...
04 September 2005, 01:27 PM
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The 4 pots should go straight on. I think the Brembos more depend on clearance than if theyre 18s or not.
Im sure someone will be along shortly to correct or confirm this!
Im sure someone will be along shortly to correct or confirm this!
04 September 2005, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 16vmarc
The 4 pots should go straight on. I think the Brembos more depend on clearance than if theyre 18s or not.
Im sure someone will be along shortly to correct or confirm this!
Im sure someone will be along shortly to correct or confirm this!
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04 September 2005, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 16vmarc
Youre front calipers are 2 pots.
but I cant see an obvious second pot are they both on the inside of the caliper, as their is no round castings on the outside?
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04 September 2005, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 16vmarc
One either side of the caliper.
U obviously know what you are talking about and thats a lot more than me! They must be very shallow as their is no obvious round castings on the wheel side of the caliper? LOL Sorry for sounding like an ammature!! 
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the two pot calipers have both 'pots' on the inner side of the caliper, the 'SUBARU' 4 pots from any year car will fit all classics,
As stated, the brembo's will fit, but you have to use a wheel that fit's the STI's in order to ensure they clear the calipers......
As stated, the brembo's will fit, but you have to use a wheel that fit's the STI's in order to ensure they clear the calipers......
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Originally Posted by RON
the two pot calipers have both 'pots' on the inner side of the caliper, the 'SUBARU' 4 pots from any year car will fit all classics,
As stated, the brembo's will fit, but you have to use a wheel that fit's the STI's in order to ensure they clear the calipers......
As stated, the brembo's will fit, but you have to use a wheel that fit's the STI's in order to ensure they clear the calipers......
Will I notice a difference with the SUBARU 4 pots or do I really need to go for aftermarket calipers and a wheel change? (I have the 17" Subaru wheels)Chris..
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i think it depends on your budget mate. there's a thread going on in general about ap vs brembos and it seems (obviously) the more you spend, the better the brakes.
personally i'd go for the scooby 4 pots with some decent pads, the improvement over your 2 pots will be massive. i've just fitted some pagid pads to my 4 pots and they are superb
i guess you've got the 17's as fitted to bug/blob eye? if so, the wrx uses the same 4 pot so fitment should be no problem.
personally i'd go for the scooby 4 pots with some decent pads, the improvement over your 2 pots will be massive. i've just fitted some pagid pads to my 4 pots and they are superb
i guess you've got the 17's as fitted to bug/blob eye? if so, the wrx uses the same 4 pot so fitment should be no problem.
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Chris,
the first step would be the SUBARU 4 pots, that'll see a big improvement if you put braided hoses and decent fluid at the same time, then, when you've got used to them, and they become inadequate..... why not fit the Godspeed 335 kit which uses the same calipers but spaced out to fit the bigger disc.. thats what i've got, and they cope easily with the odd trackday and very spirited road driving.....
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the first step would be the SUBARU 4 pots, that'll see a big improvement if you put braided hoses and decent fluid at the same time, then, when you've got used to them, and they become inadequate..... why not fit the Godspeed 335 kit which uses the same calipers but spaced out to fit the bigger disc.. thats what i've got, and they cope easily with the odd trackday and very spirited road driving.....
Ron.
04 September 2005, 05:48 PM
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Cool thanx guys u have made my mind up so 4 pots it is untill I get my remap then the bigger discs.
Thanx again
Chris...
so 4 pots it is untill I get my remap then the bigger discs.Thanx again
Chris...
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