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29 July 2012, 09:39 PM
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Paul once you have got used to the 4 pots & when funds allow I can recommend Ian's big brake kit that uses the 4 pot caliper as a reasonably cheap upgrade. It takes it to the next level from just changing the 2 pots to 4 pots. Better pads & a bigger disc that sit under 17" wheels 
http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/~god...id_product=121
http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/~god...id_product=121
, you will need to have minimum of 17" alloys though
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31 July 2012, 08:30 AM
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Paul once you have got used to the 4 pots & when funds allow I can recommend Ian's big brake kit that uses the 4 pot caliper as a reasonably cheap upgrade. It takes it to the next level from just changing the 2 pots to 4 pots. Better pads & a bigger disc that sit under 17" wheels
http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/~god...id_product=121
http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/~god...id_product=121
31 July 2012, 09:59 AM
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31 July 2012, 10:55 AM
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So would P1 calipers be the same as STI 3 4pots????? Mine are shocking :O get major brake fade and with EBC yellow stuff pads, just wonder what to change to next????
31 July 2012, 04:19 PM
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31 July 2012, 08:34 PM
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I am sure Ian will correct me if I am wrong but I don't think the 335mm discs will fit under 16" wheels.
These are some of my past set ups. As you can see there is not a lot of clearance by the caliper with the 335mm discs under 18" wheels. So 17's will be snugger still yet alone 16's.
OE disc & 4 pots under 18" PFF7 wheel. Loads of room
335mm disc & Brembo caliper under a 18" PFF7 wheel
335mm disc & Brembo caliper under a 18" Wolfrace wheel
These are some of my past set ups. As you can see there is not a lot of clearance by the caliper with the 335mm discs under 18" wheels. So 17's will be snugger still yet alone 16's.
OE disc & 4 pots under 18" PFF7 wheel. Loads of room
335mm disc & Brembo caliper under a 18" PFF7 wheel
335mm disc & Brembo caliper under a 18" Wolfrace wheel
31 July 2012, 08:39 PM
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Iv got yellow stuff pads on my 2pots, I got told not to bother with any ebc pads by performance touch as they don't rate them. Obviously that's personal opinion. But my discs have gone blue from overheating, hence why I've brought some 4pots.
My next question is are the discs on 4 pots bigger than the discs on 2 pots?
My next question is are the discs on 4 pots bigger than the discs on 2 pots?
31 July 2012, 08:54 PM
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I don't have any close up shots of my P1 wheels but have this which shows it looks like a normal 4 pot. HTH.
31 July 2012, 09:13 PM
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Changing to braided brake lines can improve feel as can fitting a pedal-box bracket to the bulkhead also better brake fluid will help if things are getting hot. So many things to do & so much to spend.
31 July 2012, 09:18 PM
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Pre 99 WRX had 270mm front & 230mm rear. Cars after that tended to be heavier so needed better brakes.
Changing to braided brake lines can improve feel as can fitting a pedal-box bracket to the bulkhead also better brake fluid will help if things are getting hot. So many things to do & so much to spend.
Changing to braided brake lines can improve feel as can fitting a pedal-box bracket to the bulkhead also better brake fluid will help if things are getting hot. So many things to do & so much to spend.
Most of the classics use a 266mm rear disc , the early cars had solid discs , then they went to vented discs
Cheers Ian
31 July 2012, 09:21 PM
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I only bought them for the calipers as im doing the 335ml brake upgrade so thought might as well do it properly. Im going to get the calipers sprayed n laquered up so there looking really nice. When i do the brakes then ill be doing the rear calipers with the 2 pot rear conversion as well as braided lines and dot5.1 brake fluid. Should happen next month or two hopefully
31 July 2012, 09:25 PM
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Just to correct you on the disc size , on the early classics with the 2 pot front calipers , they had 277mm front discs , and for the 4 pot calipers they use a 294mm disc
Most of the classics use a 266mm rear disc , the early cars had solid discs , then they went to vented discs
Cheers Ian
Most of the classics use a 266mm rear disc , the early cars had solid discs , then they went to vented discs
Cheers Ian
I should have known not to trust a car mag for accurate info. It came from a buyers guide in EVO.
31 July 2012, 09:28 PM
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Thank you for the info. The set up I have brought is from an '03. That would explain why I thought the discs looked bigger. Tbh they cant be any worse than what I have atm.
31 July 2012, 09:36 PM
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