sp00ks

iTrader: (11)

Hey guys...

am after a nice new set of front calipers....

am torn between Prodrive front calipers or brembos...

anybody got any input please?

brand new full set of prodrive calipers are only 1k from the stealers ;-)

Thanks

Sp00ks

joey_turbo

iTrader: (26)

Brembo's are easier to get hold off second hand, But not all 17's and even some 18 inch alloys will clear them.
I think the prodrive ones, if you mean the Alcon ones, are a bit better for fitment.

Setright

Prodrive.

The look and quality are better. In my most humble opinion.

Of course, pad availability for the Brembo (like the STi, I trust?) is better, which can be a boon at trackdays....and when your abroad, like at the Nurburgring. Brembo pads will be easier to find.

BUT, be aware that Brembo pads come in two thicknesses for the shame backing plate shape. I cannot recall which uses the thinner ones, I think its the EVO's because they have thicker discs.

alcazar

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Be careful. Unless you have MUCH bigger wheels, lots of stuff just won't fit.

Have you looked here: www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk.
Ian does a front kit that DOES fit, even under WRX 17" alloys, goes up to 325(330?)mmm discs and excellent quality.

I have those on the front of mine, STi Brembos on the rear, Kevlar pads, and the brake bias mod.

Car now stops when I want it to, no drama.

sp00ks

iTrader: (11)

Mmmm the Godspeed kit sounds good. What calipers does it use?

I do think that for 1k that ain't bad for a new set of prodrive calipers with discs and pads.

I've only had my recon Godspeed 4 pots on for 6 months, but I know that when my cars mapped I'll definitely need more stopping power...

Anybody have anything good/bad to say about prodrive calipers?

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Ian's kit uses slightly smaller genuine Brembo calipers. I have them on mine, been on 6 years, on my second set of discs. Two-piece discs, he makes them himself.

sp00ks

iTrader: (11)

mmm sounds good ;-) how much did they set you back?

alcazar

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Can't remember, but they'll be on his site: www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk



Or send him e-mail ian@godspeedbrakes.co.uk

Mifo

iTrader: (10)

Id go for the brembos , you can get them for £400 odd 2nd hand.
Dont bother with brembo pads though .
Make sure you have some wheels that will cover them.
On mine I have the standard 17 inch sti wheel and with the wheel weights there is only about 1-2mm gap between the wheel weight and caliper.

sp00ks

iTrader: (11)

god thats close!!!

will try and find a set of good stoppers once i get my car back after mapping ;-)