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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 04:23 PM
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMP...item4d0d48ae35

This is just about all I can find for a 2003 WRX, I thought the 2003 Imp had 2 pots at the rear and why doesn't the kit come with a new piston or 2?
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 04:28 PM
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The clue is in the title where it says "1 piston type" some older imprezas had the 1 piston sliding calipers
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
The clue is in the title where it says "1 piston type" some older imprezas had the 1 piston sliding calipers
What is making me confused is some advertise their kits as fitting to models up to 2002. The above is 2000-2004

Some say they fit a Sumitone caliper and others say it fits an Akewonde.
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 04:38 PM
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Dunno mine came with brembos
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 05:19 PM
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We have seal kits in stock for the rear 2001 onwards WRX 2 pot calipers , £39.50 plus £4 Post
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Godspeed Brakes
We have seal kits in stock for the rear 2001 onwards WRX 2 pot calipers , £39.50 plus £4 Post
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So the 2002 WRX has two types of Calipers?
Any reason why you don't get new Pistons for the 2003 Wrx?
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 05:32 PM
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No the 2001 to 2007 WRX all have the same calipers , and there is only 1 type.
We can supply you 4 x stainless steel pistons and seals for £89.99 , if you buy a seal kit , that is all you get , seals

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So the kit in the opening post is BS?

It is advertised as compatible with 200-2004 WRX Calipers and only has the bits for 1 piston

It's so confusing owning a Scoob. So many paradoxes.
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 05:43 PM
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its just whoever is selling them in your link doesn't know !

The WRX's that had 1 pot rear calipers are for the US market , although we have seen a couple of import ones with them , but 99.999% of them all have the 2 pot rears
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Godspeed Brakes
its just whoever is selling them in your link doesn't know !

The WRX's that had 1 pot rear calipers are for the US market , although we have seen a couple of import ones with them , but 99.999% of them all have the 2 pot rears
cheers fella!

What I really need is just one piston and a seal kit for it.

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Seals for one side or both , can do pistons for £15 each
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 07:34 PM
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JDM cars also had sliding calipers
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Godspeed Brakes
Seals for one side or both , can do pistons for £15 each
How would I purchase 1 rear piston and the seals to match off your site??
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Originally Posted by RS_Matt
How would I purchase 1 rear piston and the seals to match off your site??

They are not on there , we can take a card payment over the phone or PayPal payment using my email address as recipient , ian@godspeedbrakes.co.uk
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Godspeed Brakes
They are not on there , we can take a card payment over the phone or PayPal payment using my email address as recipient , ian@godspeedbrakes.co.uk
Cheers Ian
I'll let you know, just weighing up my options as the other 3 mo's are ue to seize as well, can you get a PRO WRX rear caliper?
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 08:59 PM
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No they don't make them , only fronts.
The rears don't seem to have the problems with rusting pistons as the front do , so may just need stripping and cleaning with new seals only
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 09:03 PM
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Sorry to hijack the the thread, but I'm looking to do my brakes pretty soon, could you PM the best prices for the below please Ian.

2004 Blob WRX Wagon:

Grooved discs + kevlar pads all round.
Front big brake kit + rear grooved discs to match + kevlar pads.

Cheers buddy.
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 09:03 PM
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Here is our stainless steel repair kit including pistons
http://www.scoobyworx.com/2-pot-rear...r-kit-86-p.asp

Here is our seal kit without pistons
http://www.scoobyworx.com/swrd-rear-...000-5166-p.asp

Here is stainless pistons on their own available in any quantity
http://www.scoobyworx.com/swrd-2-pot...stons-13-p.asp

email or call us if you have any questions
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