What brakes does a STI have?

What brakes does a STI have?

Ultra-powerful Anti-Lock Braking Systems(ABS) The WRX STI comes fitted with Brembo® ventilated, cross-drilled rotors, 6-piston front and 2-piston rear brake calipers for even more control and superior braking performance.

Do STI have Brembo brakes?

The biggest, baddest brakes available to date from Subaru are the STi Brembo brakes, using a mammoth monoblock four-piston aluminum caliper in the front, along with a huge 12.7″ rotors.

How much do STI brakes cost?

Car	Service	Shop/Dealer Price
2020 Subaru WRX STIH4-2.5L Turbo	Service typeBrake Pads – Rear Replacement	Shop/Dealer Price$313.85 – $431.94
2018 Subaru WRX STIH4-2.5L Turbo	Service typeBrake Pads – Front Replacement	Shop/Dealer Price$292.19 – $409.06

How long do STI brakes last?

Brake Pad Replacement for Your Subaru WRX STI It depends on you and your driving style. In general, brake pads last from 30,000 to 40,000 miles. Factors like frequent highway driving and smooth braking can help your brake pads last longer.

What are Brembo calipers?

Brembo produces high-tech brake calipers installed as original equipment in the leading car models in every category. These monoblock or two-piece fixed calipers are made from aluminium for maximum lightweight and performance, while the number of pistons varies from 2 to 6 in relation to size.

What are calipers car?

Brake calipers are a specific component of your braking system that’s crucial for the function of your brakes. Calipers are found on each wheel and work to squeeze the brake pads against the rotors in an effort to slow the spin of the wheel and get the vehicle to reduce its speed.

What is WRX performance package?

The available WRX Sport Package includes four STI 15-spoke black-finish alloy wheels, an STI performance exhaust system and an STI short-throw shifter with an STI shift knob made of high-quality aluminum and leather. Give your WRX an exclusive, custom look.

Are Brembo brakes expensive to replace?

Brembo brakes… yes they are more expensive than “normal” brakes.

Why are brembos so good?

The size of Brembo brakes is another reason they’re so much better than other types of brakes. Brembo’s brakes are slightly larger which means more clamping force, which means more braking torque. The result is that as soon as you step on the brake pedal, your car will start slowing.

When should STI rotors be replaced?

How often do brake rotors need to be replaced? Typically you will need to replace rotors in pairs starting with the front axle of your Subaru as they tend to wear out quicker. Subaru rotors should be replaced by 70,000 miles but may wear out faster depending on your driving habits and a host of back-up factors.

Are Brembo calipers worth it?

Are Brembo brakes worth the added expense? The answer to this question really comes down to personal preference, but also what car you are driving. If you have a high-performance or luxury car, especially ones that come with Brembo brakes from the factory, you probably won’t be disappointed in their quality or use.

Can You bolt STI Brembo brakes to WRX?

Note that only 2004 WRX STi rotors are going to bolt to the 2002-2014 WRX cars, because they share the 5×100 bolt pattern. 2005+ STIs have a 5×114.3 bolt pattern, and the rotors will not bolt up to the 5×100 cars. (2015+ WRX have 5×114 hubs.) The REAR STi Brembos will NOT bolt to 2002-05 cars easily, for two reasons.

Do you need STI rotors on 2015 WRX?

Again, you’ll need a specially drilled STI rotor to bolt on with the caliper. 2015+ WRX cars are the same as 2014 in terms of caliper fitment, but the rotors are 5×114 bolt pattern.

How big are the brakes on a Subaru Impreza?

The biggest, baddest brakes available to date from Subaru are the STi Brembo brakes, using a mammoth monoblock four-piston aluminum caliper in the front, along with a huge 12.7″ rotors. Most late-model Subaru cars share the same front brake mounting, so you can bolt up these front brakes to almost any 2002+ Impreza, Forester, or Legacy.

What kind of brake caliper do I need for a WRX?

For 2008+ WRX models, ANY front Brembo caliper (older gold color or newer black color) will bolt to the front of the car. You’ll need 5×100 drilled STI front rotors to fit.