I was going to do this myself but ended up buying 05 LGT rear calipers. I don't see why the stock brackets would not fit.

 

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buy em, try em, and then report back!

 

brackets fit but YOU MUST get Legacy pads or WRX 2002/3 pads, tabs are different. The Legacy pads will fit the Forester calipers though.

Recap H6 upgrade needed:

- Legacy Rear Rotor 2000-2004 (any model, does not have to be the H6 or GT)
- Legacy Bracket 2000-2004 (any model, does not have to be the H6 or GT)
- Legacy Pads 2000 - 2004 or 2002-2003 WRX (2004+ WRX will not fit)
- Forester Calipers

 

what does that run you approximately $$?

 

do you have a part number for the brackets through advanced auto??

dm

 

Anyone know the part number?

I looked on their website but couldn't find the part.

 

so your saying that the legacy brackets @ advanced auto parts is only $50? Part #?!

 

USDM 2000+ Legacy Rear Disc Upgrade for Forester - ScoobyMods

USDM 2000+ Legacy Rear Disc Upgrade - ScoobyMods

 

where did the backplate go? Do we ditch it?

 

You have to remove the backplate/dust shield by drilling out the spot welds... it's really easy.

 

Does this conversion keep the 'hill-holder' feature?

 

I don't think any brake swap effects the hillholder, it is a seperate system.

 

If you look at my links above all the info is there.

 

SubaruParts.com - Your #1 Source for OEM Parts and Accessories

The above site has the Legacy caliper bracket for $58.

They list it as part number 26625ae001 and not 26625ae000
Not sure what the difference is...

BTW thanks peaty for that great guide. I'll be referencing that if I decide to do the work myself.

 

What's the difference between those and these:

Kartboy dot com :: Subaru Forester :: 2000-2005 Forester :: Kartboy Big Brake Adapters

And don't say $166.55!

To confirm, is it correct that the only other thing needed for a forester is Legacy Rear Rotor 2000-2004 and Legacy Pads 2000 - 2004 or 2002-2003 WRX??

 

"These adapters will allow you to install the FHI red two pot rear calipers on cars with the factory single calipers. Does not require removal of the backing plates."

Well for one thing those adapters don't require removal of the backing plates.

... This looks like a good deal as well, depending on what brand the rotors are.

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There are two different upgrades to the rear brakes (three if you include the STi Brembo but that is very involved)

The legacy rotor upgrade,which gives you a solid rear rotor that is larger in diameter by about 1/2 inch. This requires the rotor, caliper bracket to relocate the existing caliper out the 1/2" and pads to fit in the new bracket. With this you will need to remove or bend back the splash guard.

again:

USDM 2000+ Legacy Rear Disc Upgrade for Forester - ScoobyMods

USDM 2000+ Legacy Rear Disc Upgrade - ScoobyMods

The Kartboy brackets will allow you to use the existing backing plate and then install some two pot calipers and vented (not solid) rear rotors. Here you get the larger diameter like the legacy rear upgrade with a vented rotor and 2 pot calipers.

06 WRX rear 2-pots brakes with Kartboy brackets - ScoobyMods

Kartboy - Subaru 2-pot rear brake adapters - ScoobyMods

Keep in mind that the majority of your stopping is coming from the front brakes, for a regular street car spending a ton on upgrading the rear brakes isn't the best use of your money IMHO. I went with 4 pots in the front and the Legacy upgrade in the rear with better brake pads and (most importantly to stopping) better rubber. Just upgrading your tires to good rubber will greatly improve your ability to stop. Although the two pots in the rear do look *****en I have to say.

 

Excellent thanks Peaty

 

I hear what you're staying on the rear brake upgrade Peaty.

Since I'm replacing all 4 pads and rotors anyway I'll just be out the cost of the adapters.

Hoping to get better trail braking and less dive rather than a decrease in stopping distance.

Heck when I bought the car at 60K the brakes were pulsing so anything is going to be a huge upgrade!

 

I just swapped to 2005 LGT rears, and after removing the dust shields, it was a direst swap.