Bratgeebah's brake kit update

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:05 pm

Is there any word on final pricing and availability of this yet?
My project has stalled because I can't get the rear brakes on (I live on top of a hill & my engine & gearbox are somewhere else, so I can't move the car)

Have you got a pic of the Magna lever sitting in an L with the console over it?
I've been mucking around with my car & can't figure out how it would fit. Do the cables coming out the back go through the floor under the console or further back? And how high does the lever sit?

Zefy: the MY/L series rear brake use 3 bolts to hold the backing plate to the suspension, the Liberty/Legacy/Impreza/Forester use 4 & also have a larger hole in the middle. These calipers also won't bolt up to the earlier backing plates. The handbrake mechanism for Liberty on is also mounted to the backing plate.
Hence the need to use this part.

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 4:27 pm

brat,

I'll have all my stuff with me sat arvo. give me a ring after then.

wagonist,

I'm going to bit the bullet and buy a grey one for mine. looking at it (and the wrecked L that was beside the car) it didn't look out of place.

fire me a PM with your land number wouldnt mind a chat.

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:17 pm

Has anyone tried to see if the lib handbrake will fit?
I'm pretty I was messaging someone early in the year who had done this.
That way I could get the leather one from an RS to match the gearknob & steering wheel...

mmmmm Leatherrrrrrr
Bit wanky I know, but you might as well enjoy your car.

I've dummied it up, but I had fouling of the end of the cable on the console (which I've since figured out how to fix). It also sits a lot higher, so it may not be able to clear without butchering the base.

Bratgeebah · Post by **Bratgeebah** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:18 pm

Wagonist

I have put some pics of handbrake stuff here http://community.webshots.com/user/tmac746

Chris

will you be in Melbourne on Sat? Can you call me so I can be organised.

Gee

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:25 pm

brat,
yep I will. I'll get the exact details and ring you.

Bratgeebah · Post by **Bratgeebah** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:51 pm

Oh yeah,

wagonist

I know it all looks ugly, but the carpet sits over it all and it all looks nice. It is essentialy the same as the set up in a Lib, They have the cables in the same place with only the carpet over them as well.

Gee.

chridk · Post by **chridk** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:20 pm

Hey Gee have you got your web site up & running yet or are you more focused on getting this first batch out.

Are the KYB's you speak of the complete coilover or just the springs ??.

cheers chridk

Zefy · Post by **Zefy** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 5:24 pm

this kit is looking better and better everytime i think about it!

will the documentation for the parts, instructions, data, ect ect be available without purchase? i would like to see how much different it will be to swap into a gen 1... and heck maybe there is a difference in LH drive and RH drive parts??? i have no idea why that would make a difference, but you never know!

i'm not looking to steal your kit or anything don't worry...

thanks again!

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 5:37 pm

Well, after sticking my head around some LHD Subes in Europe, I can pretty much confirm that the parts are the same.
The only thing to check is the handbrake lever (the owner came up to me & I'm guessing was wondering what I was doing checking out his beaten up RX turbo coupe

). Is it closer to the left seat or right seat? Ours are closer to the right.

Bratgeebah · Post by **Bratgeebah** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 7:25 pm

chridk

I'm focused on both. I'd like some form of site happening but, if the site is up or not, the kits are out there the minute I've got all the bits.
The KYB's are shocks and struts etc and don't come with springs.

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:08 pm

For everyone's info, the twin spot rear brakes of the later WRX's will be compatible with this kit.
You need the matching backing plates as they are different to all the other Libs/Imprezas/Foresters, but they mount to the suspension by the same 4 bolts.

For the front struts, I'm using 93 WRX stuff but with the L series strut top. No mods necessary but I'm not sure about what height spring I'll need yet.

What's the deal with the KYB stuff? Adjustable?

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:12 pm

I used a bit of lateral thinking. my GTB cut had twospots on the front and since the RS guys swap these for 4 spots I made teh connection that they would fit. cost is the only thing stopping me.

brat,
give me a ring pls.

Bratgeebah · Post by **Bratgeebah** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:43 pm

The only thing I'm unsure about with the WRX two pot rear backing plates is the difference in the shape of the pressing and if it will fit (sit flat) on the early arms without fouling. I assume it will be O.K, I haven't tried. The hand brake cables are different but you should get them with the backing plates if you can. Four pots on the front with either rear set up is definately the way to go if it's available to you.
KYB AGX have adjustable damping for bump and rebound but I don't think they have a rear for the L in this type.

Gee

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:54 pm

The 2 spot backing plates bolt directly onto an early WRX (ie "Classic") so I can't see why they wouldn't fit.
I've already got the 4 spots, so we're all good there

PeeJay · Post by **PeeJay** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:57 pm

Are we there yet?

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 7:06 pm

rumor is close as I have heard...

Bratgeebah · Post by **Bratgeebah** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:08 pm

They're all done. I have to machine the c/o backing plates tomorrow, drop them at the powder coaters on Wednesday, and organise a final copy of the fitting instructions. Fingers crossed I'll take orders on Friday.
I have to go through all the figures tonight and will post the price as soon as I can.

Gee

PeeJay · Post by **PeeJay** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:36 pm

Hurrah!!

I need mine yesterday so the sooner you give us all the details the sooner you'll have my money

Well done.

Bratgeebah · Post by **Bratgeebah** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:16 pm

Its finally done!!!! Kits are finished and ready for sale. Check out the For Sale (Authorised trade sales) Section for details.

Special thanks to everyone following this thread (and previous threads that have since been deleted). This has been a long, frustrating yet rewarding journey for me and your feedback and enthusiasm has been helpful and encouraging. I hope you are as pleased with the end result as I am.

Thanks again for your patience.
Gee

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:24 pm

cool!