Upgrading Stock Brakes

[Tommygtt]

Hi, I thought I’d share some information about the Brembo 4 pot conversion.
Just changed to WRX 2016 calipers on my 2016 Levorg.

I have stock 18x7.5 inch wheels with 55 offset and they fit with 20mm spacers.
Even my 17 inch winter wheels fit.

Brake hoses and brake hose banjo bolt fit.
You will need new caliper bolts (to hub) as the thread on the Brembos are finer, and of course STI discs and pads

Other than that, it’s smooth upgrade, and the car brakes wonderfully!

I think wrx brakes are the same than Levorg's, yo should ha used sti ones.

For all of you who could be interested in upgrading the rears, you can use 2019 ascent 330mm rotors and calipers. The rear caliper is the same, only need to change the mounting bracket which is longer.

 

[NuScoob]

I think wrx brakes are the same than Levorg's, yo should ha used sti ones.

For all of you who could be interested in upgrading the rears, you can use 2019 ascent 330mm rotors and calipers. The rear caliper is the same, only need to change the mounting bracket which is longer.

Yeah they are STI 4 pot Brembos, you can see in the photos they aren’t the same as the Levorg.
I could also see that when I did the conversion

 

[iggorsky]

Hi guys,
Does anyone know if these clear Brembo 4 pots?
They are OEM from Levorg STI

 

[NuScoob]

Hi guys,
Does anyone know if these clear Brembo 4 pots?
They are OEM from Levorg STI
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Depends on the offset (et)
Standard Levorg has an et 50
The 2016 WRX STI, which used the Brembo 4 pots had an et 55

Check there first, otherwise spacers should work

 

[iggorsky]

Depends on the offset (et)
Standard Levorg has an et 50
The 2016 WRX STI, which used the Brembo 4 pots had an et 55

Check there first, otherwise spacers should work

Thanks, but...
Levorg's standard offset has always been 55 AFAIK.

 

[NuScoob]

Thanks, but...
Levorg's standard offset has always been 55 AFAIK.

Ok yeah you’re right, must be the shape then why the standard Levorg wheels won’t fit Brembos without spacers..

I think Levorg STI wheels will also need spacers if they are designed for the same caliper as the standard Levorg?

 

[iggorsky]

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Ok yeah you’re right, must be the shape then why the standard Levorg wheels won’t fit Brembos without spacers..

I think Levorg STI wheels will also need spacers if they are designed for the same caliper as the standard Levorg?

Probably.
There is a common belief, that all STI wheels for WRXs clear Brembos. So, not being sure about Levorg STI, I'm asking here.
I found a handy page, which can be used to check whether a wheel clears Brembos: https://blog.racetechnologies.com/2015/07/31/how-to-measure-your-wheel-for-proper-brake-clearance/