These videos are so informative. Makes a real difference when a grown man walks you step by step instead of some 20 something year old. Keep making videos i look forward to them.
i did the same swap = really well worth it = stopping great = i just went with STD brake pads ! street use - track day`s get a different set of pads ! = my 2001 SF5 GT Turbo forester - these were a factory option ! i used cart boy rear adaptors with all stainless steel high pressure caliper lines ! $3,200 , australia -
I've been considering paying for this upgrade to my 2012 forester, but I think I'm set on doing it myself it now after watching your video. I'm pretty handy, but finding good information to go forth with is very difficult these days. Thank you for being so clear and straightforward in your video.. it means a lot to observe, and therefore learn, a new skill or task from somebody who has actually done it themselves. Cheers from Canada~
Having done this mod on my own 04 XT it really is an awesome mod both in looks and performance upgrade and very cost effective, I chose to source some 06 WRX rear hubs with only 30k miles from a parts wrecker for a proper engineered solution.
Yeah, I love the look and really wanted to swap the knuckles but thinking about the possibility of breaking or fighting with "THAT BOLT", this was the faster and more affordable option. Thanks for watching.
I learned the hard way.. put the bracket adapters by itself on the hub first and get them lined up before putting on the calipers onto the adapters.... all that tugging, pulling and hammering on the hub assembly threw the holes off by a bit and lining up the holes on the adapter has to be perfectly flush or it will never go in or you'll just end up cross threading, which I almost did... just a tip..
I just found your videos!! Dude, very informative!!!! Thank you so much for the time you put into each and every subi mod… I have a 2004 forester XT. I just ordered the 06 Wrx front and back calipers, pads and rotors … looks like I need the bracket. Once these parts arrive, I’m assuming just follow the video and I’m good to go! ( assuming this exact method works on my 2004 forester XT…. Right? )
What year is your forester? will the brakes from a 2007 wrx fit a 2017 forester? 5x100pcd? Also why didn't you get grooved rotors on the back and grade the front rotors as well to 316mm grooved.
Yes, the stock 16s won't fit over the caliper. The 2012 WRX wheels I used clear but are a bit close to the coilovers so I may add a 5mm spacer in the future. If you google these rims, you will find the specs for width and offset, use that as a starting point for your search. Good luck.
@jhoelt2922 I didn't replace the parking brake shoes, and since my forester is an automatic (for now), I don't use the parking brake. So no, I didn't adjust them.
I think you have drum breaks in the rear so you would need the knuckles from a wrx and the proportioning valve. A lot of extra work with no real benefit but it can be done.
Great video, can I have the PART NUMBERS please for the pads, both FRONT and REAR and the part number/full model number for the ADAPTER please, for the rear? Did you have to use the spacers for the wheels because of the adapters? Thanks
Do the rotors come as a pair or do you have to buy two of each? I really want to purchase a set for my forester but i dont know if is a set or single they are sold as
@@DIYEVERYTHING thanks man very much appreciated it I've been binged watching your channel cause I have 2007 Subaru Forester Cross Sports S Edition and I plan to do the same conversion on mine
Hi how you doing I watch your video a lot you have a good videos I was wondering would you be interested in selling your other rims that you took off the 16 inch rims and keep on with these great videos thank you
I tried putting those longer bolts for the rear adapter and didn’t work out for me, The bolt was hitting the rotor so i just put the shorter ones on. Not that much difference i think only 5mm shorter but it works Has anyone else had this problem?
Brembos are larger and can dissipate heat faster so they are better on the track. As for daily use, there is no noticeable difference between any of the three types of brake calipers. It's really all cosmetic.
@@DIYEVERYTHING thanks so much. What about the ats brembos calipers on subispeed? Are thoses better quality or par with Subaru ? I appreciate your knowledge. I just bought 2004 xt
No trouble, everything went together fine. Only difficulty was trying to blindly start the bolts. Much easier if you can get under the car to see what you're doing.
Yes, the rear will need the adapters to fit or you could find the WRX knuckles but the adapters are faster and won't hit the wallet as hard. The rear dust shields will need to be removed.
These videos are so informative. Makes a real difference when a grown man walks you step by step instead of some 20 something year old. Keep making videos i look forward to them.
Thanks, I really appreciate comments like this, it's what keeps me going.
i did the same swap = really well worth it = stopping great = i just went with STD brake pads ! street use - track day`s get a different set of pads ! = my 2001 SF5 GT Turbo forester - these were a factory option ! i used cart boy rear adaptors with all stainless steel high pressure caliper lines ! $3,200 , australia -
Sounds like you're planning to have some fun.
I've been considering paying for this upgrade to my 2012 forester, but I think I'm set on doing it myself it now after watching your video. I'm pretty handy, but finding good information to go forth with is very difficult these days. Thank you for being so clear and straightforward in your video.. it means a lot to observe, and therefore learn, a new skill or task from somebody who has actually done it themselves.
Cheers from Canada~
I'm happy to hear that this video was able to help you out. Thanks for watching.
Having done this mod on my own 04 XT it really is an awesome mod both in looks and performance upgrade and very cost effective, I chose to source some 06 WRX rear hubs with only 30k miles from a parts wrecker for a proper engineered solution.
Yeah, I love the look and really wanted to swap the knuckles but thinking about the possibility of breaking or fighting with "THAT BOLT", this was the faster and more affordable option. Thanks for watching.
Can you run a 15 inch wheel on your 2004 XT?
I learned the hard way.. put the bracket adapters by itself on the hub first and get them lined up before putting on the calipers onto the adapters.... all that tugging, pulling and hammering on the hub assembly threw the holes off by a bit and lining up the holes on the adapter has to be perfectly flush or it will never go in or you'll just end up cross threading, which I almost did... just a tip..
Good tip.
Considering doing this for my 18 XT to fit 15’s.
Let me know how that works out.
Awesome vid man 👌🏼 definitely doing this to my forester
And a noticeable improvement in brake performance, thanks for watching.
I just found your videos!! Dude, very informative!!!! Thank you so much for the time you put into each and every subi mod… I have a 2004 forester XT.
I just ordered the 06 Wrx front and back calipers, pads and rotors … looks like I need the bracket. Once these parts arrive, I’m assuming just follow the video and I’m good to go! ( assuming this exact method works on my 2004 forester XT…. Right? )
Yeah the 04 should be exactly the same, just watch for seized bolts. Good luck and thanks for watching.
What year is your forester? will the brakes from a 2007 wrx fit a 2017 forester? 5x100pcd?
Also why didn't you get grooved rotors on the back and grade the front rotors as well to 316mm grooved.
Mine is an 2006. I cannot say if they would fit a 2017 as I have minimal experience with anything newer than 2009.
@@DIYEVERYTHING Ive done the research its too hard to do, i need to get the whole rear knuckle assembly off a BRZ in order to fir the rear brakes.
@@DIYEVERYTHING Also those torque adapters are not available for the 2017 Forester.
Do you have a link for the replacement washers to connect the banjo bolt to the new calipers?
I picked up a couple packs of copper washers from the local auto parts store and used what fit.
I wonder if they work on the 2009 Forester XT?
I couldn't say for sure. They changed a lot of things when they switched to the SH platform in 2009.
Is there anything I need to know when buying wheels with these brakes? Thank you for the video, very helpful.
Yes, the stock 16s won't fit over the caliper. The 2012 WRX wheels I used clear but are a bit close to the coilovers so I may add a 5mm spacer in the future. If you google these rims, you will find the specs for width and offset, use that as a starting point for your search. Good luck.
Do you know what offset you to clear the calipers? Thanks again.
These wheels are 8.5 inches wide with a +53 offset which puts them about 5mm from the coilover.
Is it normal for your brakes to squeal a little bit after changing\upgrading to these wrx 4/2 pot calipers?
Yes, it's also normal for them to squeal when they are cold. Once they get up to normal operating temperature the noise should stop.
@@DIYEVERYTHING copyy and also did you have to adjust parking brake after the install?
@jhoelt2922 I didn't replace the parking brake shoes, and since my forester is an automatic (for now), I don't use the parking brake. So no, I didn't adjust them.
Great Video, thanks! Will this work on an 07 Impreza non turbo. Great Video again.
I think you have drum breaks in the rear so you would need the knuckles from a wrx and the proportioning valve. A lot of extra work with no real benefit but it can be done.
Question with these rear rotors do I need to swap the rear hand brake shoes to the oversize version?
No, the brembo's use the larger parking brake shoes but the xt and wrx are the same size.
Great video, can I have the PART NUMBERS please for the pads, both FRONT and REAR and the part number/full model number for the ADAPTER please, for the rear? Did you have to use the spacers for the wheels because of the adapters? Thanks
Parts are listed in the description.
Do the rotors come as a pair or do you have to buy two of each? I really want to purchase a set for my forester but i dont know if is a set or single they are sold as
They are sold individually.
@@DIYEVERYTHING thanks man very much appreciated it I've been binged watching your channel cause I have 2007 Subaru Forester Cross Sports S Edition and I plan to do the same conversion on mine
Hi how you doing I watch your video a lot you have a good videos I was wondering would you be interested in selling your other rims that you took off the 16 inch rims and keep on with these great videos thank you
I think I want to keep them and refinish them for my bugeye that I just gave to my daughter.
I tried putting those longer bolts for the rear adapter and didn’t work out for me,
The bolt was hitting the rotor so i just put the shorter ones on. Not that much difference i think only 5mm shorter but it works
Has anyone else had this problem?
I've seen others who needed the shorter bolts as well. It's a good thing they give you both.
Akebono is another brake pad that you can get
Yes, it is.
How the compare to STI brembos?
Brembos are larger and can dissipate heat faster so they are better on the track. As for daily use, there is no noticeable difference between any of the three types of brake calipers. It's really all cosmetic.
@@DIYEVERYTHING thanks so much. What about the ats brembos calipers on subispeed? Are thoses better quality or par with Subaru ? I appreciate your knowledge. I just bought 2004 xt
Did you trouble with one of the rear caliper adapters not fitting correctly?
No trouble, everything went together fine. Only difficulty was trying to blindly start the bolts. Much easier if you can get under the car to see what you're doing.
Have you tried fitting your stock wheels over these calipers? Any clearance issues? I want to put these on my 06 and have the same stock wheels.
I haven't tried the stock wheels but I've been told they fit.
@@DIYEVERYTHING thank you, loving the videos appreciate the detail!
Can this be done with a 03 XS?
A bit more complicated because I believe you have drum brakes in the rear. You would need the rear knuckles from a forester xt or a wrx.
So just to be clear, 2006 WRX front and back rotors ?
Yes, the rear will need the adapters to fit or you could find the WRX knuckles but the adapters are faster and won't hit the wallet as hard. The rear dust shields will need to be removed.
for an 04 wrx with stock wheels. would those calipers fit?
Yes, they should a long as they are a 17" wheel. Some 16s will fit over but they need to have the right offset to clear.
Where did you get the hard wear kit?
From the dealership
Acdelco makes a kit for the 0607
These 4 pot WRX brakes are so expensive tho
You can get a pair of 4 pot Hilux brakes or landcursier brakes 150 bucks brand new
Maybe expensive but there are alternatives, as you suggested, or used.