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Originally Posted by jng
Apologies for my layman understanding, but does having two same calipers as the '08-'11 WRX mean that a GRB STI Brembo swap can be done without any change in brake bias (in the "entry level" spec 86), vs. the GT version?
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Subaru has been using the same brembo front calipers for about a decade and they're a direct bolt on to the 86 regardless of spec/versions. The front mounting holes on the hub carriers are identical. Its the rear calipers that you'll need to make sure you get the '08+ models for direct bolt on without adaptors. As for brake bias, I'm sure you'd have read discussions about pros/cons and there are different opinions out there, but I can only offer my personal opinion as I've done the full STI brembo swap myself.
On street use, brakes feel strong with none of the "shit...too much front bias" effect whatsoever. Front pads wore evenly too. Can't say much about prolonged use/abuse at the tracks though....but if you visit the tracks very frequently these "OEM" brembo brakes aren't as good as say aftermarket AP or Alcon setups anyways