[SheperdX]

I pretty much repeated what the OP did - messed up the passenger front flare nut. Driver side went fine and I wasn't paying too much attention and destroyed the nut on the passenger side.
However, I didn't have any issues using a "generic" flare nut from amazon with 4.88 ID. Worked for me without any issues.

@marklabour1967 10mm.

huh, interesting.

Well good to know. Did you confirm that the ID was 4.88mm on the generic one you got?

 

[Thing_GR86]

Thank you for this informative post. Have you install the oem dust shield or you just cut it for both front and rear?

 

[Thing_GR86]

I did DBA T3 4000 series rotors
Front rotor PN: DBA4654S-10
Rear rotor PN: DBA42656S-10

With Project MU B-Force brake pads:
Front pads: PBF506
Rear pads: PBR906

Spiegler Stainless Steel brake lines:
Front PN-13.02.03901
Rear PN- 13.02.04001

Brake parts themselves:

Part Number​	Part Name​	Price​	Quantity​	Total​
26292CA060​	Caliper​	$606.33​	1​	$606.33​
26292CA070​	Caliper​	$606.33​	1​	$606.33​
26692CA060​	Disc Brake Caliper​	$563.02​	1​	$563.02​
26692CA070​	Disc Brake Caliper​	$563.02​	1​	$563.02​

The steel brake lines made a load of difference to the pedal feel. Its amazing and unlike anything i've felt in previous BRZ's. I've had the PP brembos on my 2017 BRZ, and I loved them. They feel much better than stock obviously, but I have not sent it just yet, so I can't comment regarding how well they hold up. Fluid was Motuls RBF 660


I also haven't take any good pics yet with the car all clean. That said, here are some shitty pics of the brembos installed:
(btw, 3mm of clearance between the rim and the brake, lmao. Might get a spacer in the future.)

Thank you for this informative post. This helps me a lot for my brembo upgrade. Have you used the dust shield for brembo and clear the DBA rotors that you used or you just cut the standard dust shield for front and rear?

 

[SheperdX]

Thank you for this informative post. This helps me a lot for my brembo upgrade. Have you used the dust shield for brembo and clear the DBA rotors that you used or you just cut the standard dust shield for front and rear?

I did not cut. But you cannot use the OEM ones. I realize I never wrote the part numbers down, but in the youtube video, he shows the part numbers you need for these. I had the 2017 PP dust shields from my 2017 PP BRZ, so I used those. The new BRZ/86s have the same brembos as installed here, so if you can find the part numbers for those dust shields on the brembo variants, they would work as well.

 

[Thing_GR86]

I did not cut. But you cannot use the OEM ones. I realize I never wrote the part numbers down, but in the youtube video, he shows the part numbers you need for these. I had the 2017 PP dust shields from my 2017 PP BRZ, so I used those. The new BRZ/86s have the same brembos as installed here, so if you can find the part numbers for those dust shields on the brembo variants, they would work as well.

Good to know that it clears the PP dust shield. I already have the PP dust shield, i just wanted to know that there will be no clearance issue with the DBA rotors that you used. I'm pretty much will copy your setup lol
How about the break pads? Are you happy with the performance of project mu or will you recommend a different one? Thank you

 

[latapx]

Thank you for this informative post. This helps me a lot for my brembo upgrade. Have you used the dust shield for brembo and clear the DBA rotors that you used or you just cut the standard dust shield for front and rear?

Cutting works fine.

 

[SheperdX]

Cutting works fine.

this make me cry

 

[latapx]

this make me cry

Cutting (not my preferred method) is a 5 minute task vs. the complete disassembly of the parking brake, etc that would be needed to swap out the shield. I'll go the 5 minute route!

 

[Thing_GR86]

Cutting (not my preferred method) is a 5 minute task vs. the complete disassembly of the parking brake, etc that would be needed to swap out the shield. I'll go the 5 minute route!

I think that most of the people do, but I think I will install the PP dust shield like what ShepperdX does.

What brake pads did you use for your setup? Some people recommend Hawk HPS and EBC yellowstuff. Not sure yet which route to go. I'm not planning to track the car, mostly a street and canyon ride.

 

[latapx]

I think that most of the people do, but I think I will install the PP dust shield like what ShepperdX does.

What brake pads did you use for your setup? Some people recommend Hawk HPS and EBC yellowstuff. Not sure yet which route to go. I'm not planning to track the car, mostly a street and canyon ride.

Im using COBALT XR3 for the track and the cheapest set of ceramic pads for the little street driving i do.

 

[diphen]

@SheperdX Glad you called this out! I'm in the middle of installing a BBK and a bit paranoid of breaking the sensors, since I removed both rear hubs before I saw your post, but it appears as though I got lucky and neither sensor broke. That said, I don't know how the sensors work, and can't tell how they're supposed to be installed. What is the correct order of operations for removing/reinstalling the sensor? Remove it first, and reconnect it last? Is it supposed to slide into the bearing in the hub or something?

@Thing_GR86 The TRD Monoblock kit requires trimming the rear shields both so that the new calipers and rotors clear the shield. Or you can use the GRMN shields. The fronts fit with no changes.

 

[latapx]

Remove sensor, remove hub. Install hub, install sensor.

 

[diphen]

Thanks!

Seems like I didn't fuck up my sensors pulling the hubs first -- ended up disconnecting/reconnecting them somewhere in the middle and everything was fine.

I'll admit I still have no idea how they're supposed to be seated between the axle and the hub, but if it works, it works!

 

[SheperdX]

Thanks!

Seems like I didn't fuck up my sensors pulling the hubs first -- ended up disconnecting/reconnecting them somewhere in the middle and everything was fine.

I'll admit I still have no idea how they're supposed to be seated between the axle and the hub, but if it works, it works!

You should be fine. All the sensor does at the end is read if spinning or not. If you slam on the brakes, and the tires lock up, that section between the axel and the shield will lock as well, which is what engages the ABS.
You can test it by seeing if ABS engages in a closed road/safe area.
As long as you didn’t snap the sensor, it’ll work. It should just sit between the hub and that shield. And there’s only one way to install it because of the bolt:

 

[aretnez]

Thanks for the great post! I’ve been looking to upgrade my brakes, and this was super helpful. I’m planning to go with the same parts you listed and I had a question. Aside from the dust shields mentioned in the YouTube video, was there anything else you ended up needing? I appreciate it!

 

[SheperdX]

Thanks for the great post! I’ve been looking to upgrade my brakes, and this was super helpful. I’m planning to go with the same parts you listed and I had a question. Aside from the dust shields mentioned in the YouTube video, was there anything else you ended up needing? I appreciate it!

you will need the STI bolts mentioned in the video, and if you have the aluminum knuckles on your BRZ. If you dont have the aluminum knuckles, then you will need the vibration damper as well.

 

[aretnez]

you will need the STI bolts mentioned in the video, and if you have the aluminum knuckles on your BRZ. If you dont have the aluminum knuckles, then you will need the vibration damper as well.

I have a GR86, so I'll need the vibration damper. To clarify - are you referring to Subaru part #s 26232FE010 & 26632FE001? Thanks, total beginner when it comes to stuff like this.

 

[SheperdX]

I have a GR86, so I'll need the vibration damper. To clarify - are you referring to Subaru part #s 26232FE010 & 26632FE001? Thanks, total beginner when it comes to stuff like this.

nope. that isnt it.

you need these two for the front brakes. 26261 is the vibration bracket that you need for both front calipers. You should be ordering 2x 26261. M120131 are the bolts you need for the fronts. You should be ordering a total of 4x M120131
page to order this: FRONT BRAKE. 2017 Subaru BRZ 2.0L 6MT HIGH | Sport Subaru, Orlando FL

for the rears, the url is: REAR BRAKE. 2017 Subaru BRZ 2.0L 6MT HIGH | Sport Subaru, Orlando FL

you need the m120131 bolts on that page.


click on the red boxes on the pages themselves, and they will take you to the exact part, as the part numbers on the diagram are not the same as the ones on the list below. example

 

[aretnez]

nope. that isnt it.
View attachment 65673
you need these two for the front brakes. 26261 is the vibration bracket that you need for both front calipers. You should be ordering 2x 26261. M120131 are the bolts you need for the fronts. You should be ordering a total of 4x M120131
page to order this: FRONT BRAKE. 2017 Subaru BRZ 2.0L 6MT HIGH | Sport Subaru, Orlando FL

for the rears, the url is: REAR BRAKE. 2017 Subaru BRZ 2.0L 6MT HIGH | Sport Subaru, Orlando FL

you need the m120131 bolts on that page.


click on the red boxes on the pages themselves, and they will take you to the exact part, as the part numbers on the diagram are not the same as the ones on the list below. example
View attachment 65674

Excellent, I’ve got the vibration brackets for the front and the bolts for both the front and rear. Really appreciate it and definitely glad I asked! Think I have everything I need to start the conversion.

 

[Daniels]

Been there. Stripped a flare nut on my 21 WRX SS brake line lock install, even with a cheapo flare wrench, ended up cutting and reflaring with a $30 tool from AutoZone in the parking lot.
Always test-fit aftermarket flare nuts before committing. Subaru sizing quirks will humble you.