melon

Help needed please,
I've got an MY98 turbo with standard 2 pot callipers and pagid blue pads, although I haven't had any major scares(yet!)it is apparent that more powerful brakes would be good.
Anybody who's done this tell me:
The type of improvement I could expect moving up to 4 pots?
Will these fit straight onto my standard discs under 16" wheels?
(may be needing new discs soon though)
What kind of price should I be paying for used subaru callipers?
And finally anybody out there upgrading their old 4 pots?
All advice and comments appreciated
Thanx.....Melon

RICH WILD

Hi,

I upgraded from the standard 96 UK setup (2pots) to 99 spec 4 pots about 10 months ago and fitted EBC discs and Redstuff pads with braided hoses and Dot 5.1 fluid.

The difference was astounding. Much better pedal feel (hoses) and a stronger bit to the brakes with no fade at all even when working hard. Managed to get them smoking on a trackday, but still no fade.
The old 2 pots were nowhere near as good.

Now I'm upgrading to AP 6pots as I've tweaked the power quite a bit (320bhp) and I want to do some trackdays this year.

The 4 pot Subaru callipers cost me £250 from a main agent (2nd hand from someone who had the prodrive upgrade on a new car - so they were almost brand new)

I'd pay £200-£250 for a set.(I've already got a buyer for my 4 pots though - sorry)

Yes they will fit under your 16s no probs as long as they are not an oddball wheel (some do catch - but not many)

It's only my opinion, but if I were you I'd also look at upgrading the standard discs at the same time but DEFINATELY fit braideds. Probably the best value for money mod you'll do.

Cheers
Rich

melon

Cheers Rich,
Thanks for the help, I was kinda hoping for a decent improvement, I don't do track days so I sould be well sorted. (I also think they look quite smart with the subaru logo!)

Just need to get my hands on some now....anybody???

PS 320hp That from a UK turbo?

RICH WILD

Yep,

UK 96, standard turbo, standard ECU, standard internals

Rich