wrx brake swap
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:06 am
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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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:25 am
yeah i should have researched a little first. thats what i get for being lazy ahahah. nevermind.
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:20 pm
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.
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:30 pm
Don't forget wheels if you need them. Stock SS wheels will not clear WRX brakes.
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:32 pm
Yes, another very good factoid to present! Way to catch that... 
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:02 pm
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 
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:58 pm
Does your 1990 have ABS?
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:23 pm
not too sure. im just beginning to work with cars, maybe i should check that out