2008 Brembo size?
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2008 Brembo size?
HELP! clearance far to tight!
Hi, well I got the sti ver 8 alloys and fitted the Brembos and clearance like a millimeter or less!!! I think Brembo advise minimum of 3 mm if someone can correct me? But I defo dont want to drive my car with brakes so close to spokes what if a stone gets caught between? sounds like a disaster waiting to happen!!
I think I have two choices,
1. Exchange these larger (2008) Brembos for earlier Brembos giving me at least 1cm clearance or
2. Spacers/concentric hub route.
I dont fancy option2 does everyone agree option 1 is best route or has anyone any other ideas.
My mate has a classic and the wheels and larger brakes fit fine? But my studs are shorter? My vehicle 2007 (Jan) wrx wagon 2.5
Hi guys asked a question here recently about 17" wheels to clear Brembos and got good response thanks.
However Ive discovered the Brembos I have are from a 2008 sti and apparently slightly bigger than earlier Brembos!. Does anyone know the size difference re clearance I am looking for. At moment have been offered set sti Ver 8 alloys that defo clear the earlier brakes, but will they clear the 2008 Brembos I have though? Thanks in anticipation
Just been told difference is 1cm can anyone confirm if sti Ver 8 alloys will clear that extra 1cm ??
Thanks!
Hi, well I got the sti ver 8 alloys and fitted the Brembos and clearance like a millimeter or less!!! I think Brembo advise minimum of 3 mm if someone can correct me? But I defo dont want to drive my car with brakes so close to spokes what if a stone gets caught between? sounds like a disaster waiting to happen!!
I think I have two choices,
1. Exchange these larger (2008) Brembos for earlier Brembos giving me at least 1cm clearance or
2. Spacers/concentric hub route.
I dont fancy option2 does everyone agree option 1 is best route or has anyone any other ideas.
My mate has a classic and the wheels and larger brakes fit fine? But my studs are shorter? My vehicle 2007 (Jan) wrx wagon 2.5
Hi guys asked a question here recently about 17" wheels to clear Brembos and got good response thanks.
However Ive discovered the Brembos I have are from a 2008 sti and apparently slightly bigger than earlier Brembos!. Does anyone know the size difference re clearance I am looking for. At moment have been offered set sti Ver 8 alloys that defo clear the earlier brakes, but will they clear the 2008 Brembos I have though? Thanks in anticipation
Just been told difference is 1cm can anyone confirm if sti Ver 8 alloys will clear that extra 1cm ??
Thanks!
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HELP! clearance far to tight!
Hi, well I got the sti ver 8 alloys and fitted the Brembos and clearance like a millimeter or less!!! I think Brembo advise minimum of 3 mm if someone can correct me? But I defo dont want to drive my car with brakes so close to spokes sounds like a disaster waiting to happen!!
I think I have two choices,
1. Exchange these larger (2008) Brembos for earlier Brembos giving me at least 1cm clearance or
2. Spacers/concentric hub route.
I dont fancy option2 does everyone agree option 1 is best route or has anyone any other ideas.
My mate has a classic and the wheels and larger brakes fit fine? But my studs are shorter? My vehicle 2007 (Jan) wrx wagon 2.5
I think I have two choices,
1. Exchange these larger (2008) Brembos for earlier Brembos giving me at least 1cm clearance or
2. Spacers/concentric hub route.
I dont fancy option2 does everyone agree option 1 is best route or has anyone any other ideas.
My mate has a classic and the wheels and larger brakes fit fine? But my studs are shorter? My vehicle 2007 (Jan) wrx wagon 2.5
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Hi AS Performance
Yes just talking about front brakes, bought brakes off matty here and found they are 1cm larger than "normal" as they are apparently from 2008 sti hatch after local garage contacted subaru with dimensions. Though when I got them they had been painted red. Any thoughts on my next step?
Yes just talking about front brakes, bought brakes off matty here and found they are 1cm larger than "normal" as they are apparently from 2008 sti hatch after local garage contacted subaru with dimensions. Though when I got them they had been painted red. Any thoughts on my next step?
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Hi AS Performance
Yes just talking about front brakes, bought brakes off matty here and found they are 1cm larger than "normal" as they are apparently from 2008 sti hatch after local garage contacted subaru with dimensions. Though when I got them they had been painted red. Any thoughts on my next step?
Yes just talking about front brakes, bought brakes off matty here and found they are 1cm larger than "normal" as they are apparently from 2008 sti hatch after local garage contacted subaru with dimensions. Though when I got them they had been painted red. Any thoughts on my next step?
If you are saying they are larger then they are not STI brakes , put a photo of them up if your not sure
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Hi,thanks for reply Godspeed,
here is link to photos, byway I put on Brembo decal they were just plain red when I bought them
http://s939.photobucket.com/user/pau...=recent&page=1
regards, thegeezer.
here is link to photos, byway I put on Brembo decal they were just plain red when I bought them
http://s939.photobucket.com/user/pau...=recent&page=1
regards, thegeezer.
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Thanks Ian/
Why clearance so tight though? I was there when mechanic local garage attached and clearance was 1mm or less! or should I accept this tight fit? He suggested needed longer studs?
Why clearance so tight though? I was there when mechanic local garage attached and clearance was 1mm or less! or should I accept this tight fit? He suggested needed longer studs?
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