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90leggy
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wrx brake swap

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when i swap the stock brakes on my 1990 legacy out for wrx brakes, should i get a wrx master cylinder and/or brake booster? or will my stock ones do fine with them?
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Post by 90leggy »

yeah i should have researched a little first. thats what i get for being lazy ahahah. nevermind.
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Post by dropdfocus »

You'll be fine with your stock parts when installing the WRX calipers/brackets. Getting yourself a master cylinder brace helps under heavy braking. These typically mount off the side of the strut tower, but I've seen them mount straight down to the unibody frame rail.
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Post by PhyrraM »

Don't forget wheels if you need them. Stock SS wheels will not clear WRX brakes.
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Yes, another very good factoid to present! Way to catch that... :cool:
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'92 LSS "Trixie" - TD04, '06 WRX TMIC, Invidia D/P & TXS U/P, 3" APEX'i CBE, custom intake, TXS MBC & BPV
Perrin LCP, WRX & H6 brakes, S/S lines, Cusco H-brace & RSTB, AGX's, Progress springs, SimplySubie fender braces
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Post by 90leggy »

oh yeah i thought wheels were pretty much a given. im looking at a set of wrx wheels some guy has for $300 with pirelli tires on them, just minor curb rash :-)
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Post by Legacy777 »

Does your 1990 have ABS?
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Post by 90leggy »

not too sure. im just beginning to work with cars, maybe i should check that out
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