Brakes

SubieLegacy · 09-04-2010, 10:34 AM

Also, I will need to replace all 4 brake pads and possibly rotors. My car has
82,000 km. Should I replace them with the original Subaru pads and rotors, or purchase good after market parts such as Raybestos, that line, etc., or
better quality such as Brembo. I plan on keeping the car for a long time.
In a nutshell, I need:

Tires
Wheels
Brake pads
Rotors

rhe · 09-04-2010, 11:08 AM

Give Chris a call at Touge Tuning. He is a Legacy owner and is well thought of in the Subaru community.

Here is a link to what people have to say about him and his customer service: Touge Tuning - two thumbs up

RedScoobie · 09-04-2010, 11:18 AM

Hi SubieLegacy !

What do you plan on doing with your car ? Just a DD or track or spirited DD ?

Also how did you like the performance of stock ?

SubieLegacy · 09-04-2010, 11:57 AM

Hello RedScoobie!

I'm not taking the car on a track, so for now, all-seasons is my choice.
As for the Bridgestone Potenzas, I bought the car second hand and the tires were almost worn out, so I cannot gauge the performance of these tires.

RedScoobie · 09-04-2010, 03:50 PM

Hi SubieLegacy...

ugh, did a long post and then the server died... I will try to summerize what I wrote...

EBC Green or Hawk HPS. I like both. HPS had slightly better bite but more dust.
Rotors - get the blanks from Philip @ JDMP - 60$+ for both you cannot go wrong. Get both pads and rotors at the same time so you do not have to turn the rotors.

For rims, check with Philip too. he had few really good used legacy rims.

I run snow tires as I have 2 kids. Hankook W300s on my WRX stock 16s.

SnafuBE · 09-04-2010, 06:22 PM

I have a set of snowflake rims with all seasons rubber. The rubber aint new but they aint bald. Send me a PM if interested and I can send pics. I used these for the summers and switched to winters.

Depends on where you live and drive but I swear winter tires are great.

09-04-2010, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
SubieLegacy Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4	Brakes Also, I will need to replace all 4 brake pads and possibly rotors. My car has 82,000 km. Should I replace them with the original Subaru pads and rotors, or purchase good after market parts such as Raybestos, that line, etc., or better quality such as Brembo. I plan on keeping the car for a long time. In a nutshell, I need: Tires Wheels Brake pads Rotors

09-04-2010, 11:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
rhe Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,072	Give Chris a call at Touge Tuning. He is a Legacy owner and is well thought of in the Subaru community. Here is a link to what people have to say about him and his customer service: Touge Tuning - two thumbs up __________________ Lloyd M. 11 Forester X PZEV (Silver); 11 Mazda 2 Yozora (Brilliant Black Clear Coat); 06 Legacy GT Sedan (Garnet Red Pearl) [Sold]; '

09-04-2010, 11:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
RedScoobie Ambassador Real Name: Winson Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Markham, Ontario Model: Impreza Trim: WRX Year: 2004 Colour: San Remo Red Favorite Mod: Driver Training Posts: 2,762	Hi SubieLegacy ! What do you plan on doing with your car ? Just a DD or track or spirited DD ? Also how did you like the performance of stock ? __________________ 2004 Red WRX With MAJOR sacrifices to the Race Gods, at Stage 3.5 aTAc Crew

09-04-2010, 03:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
RedScoobie Ambassador Real Name: Winson Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Markham, Ontario Model: Impreza Trim: WRX Year: 2004 Colour: San Remo Red Favorite Mod: Driver Training Posts: 2,762	Hi SubieLegacy... ugh, did a long post and then the server died... I will try to summerize what I wrote... EBC Green or Hawk HPS. I like both. HPS had slightly better bite but more dust. Rotors - get the blanks from Philip @ JDMP - 60$+ for both you cannot go wrong. Get both pads and rotors at the same time so you do not have to turn the rotors. For rims, check with Philip too. he had few really good used legacy rims. I run snow tires as I have 2 kids. Hankook W300s on my WRX stock 16s. __________________ 2004 Red WRX With MAJOR sacrifices to the Race Gods, at Stage 3.5 aTAc Crew

09-04-2010, 06:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
SnafuBE Contributing Member Real Name: Ron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Erin Township Model: Legacy Trim: GT ltd Year: 2005 Colour: Dark blue Favorite Mod: Fuzzy dice Posts: 921	I have a set of snowflake rims with all seasons rubber. The rubber aint new but they aint bald. Send me a PM if interested and I can send pics. I used these for the summers and switched to winters. Depends on where you live and drive but I swear winter tires are great. __________________ '05 Legacy GT Sedan - Limited edition with bells and whistles - current ride '03 Legacy SE Wagon - deceased - RIP

09-04-2010, 11:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
SubieLegacy Member Original Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4	Hello RedScoobie! I'm not taking the car on a track, so for now, all-seasons is my choice. As for the Bridgestone Potenzas, I bought the car second hand and the tires were almost worn out, so I cannot gauge the performance of these tires.

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