Wow Blake it's been a long ass time since I've been so intrigued to see something. This is by far the best swap ive ever seen possible. Can't wait for the install
Was wondering who'd be the first to jump on youtube with a video of the CTS-V BBK swap. Nice vid thanks for breaking it down Blake! Going to try and get these installed on my 15!
The amount of small things that are sort of unspoken about with installs and upgrades dealing with cars that I learn on your channel is crazy. Lol. Keep it up. My mom sent me a picture of a couple WRXs parked at a Shell one time and I zoomed in and recognized you and your beard lmaoo
Blake's Garage Yeah I believe so. It was the one by the EG Auto Mall. I think it had another blue hatch and a white sedan in the photo. It was a while ago, just forgot to mention it lol
Really looking forward to seeing the install. I have been eyeing this kit and want to see how it goes. I am sure you will be a good person to check the brake bias as you will be standing on the brakes pretty hard. Thanks for being the guinea pig :)
Thanks Blake! How come people haven't done this swap sooner? I've only heard of it recently. Looks like a killer deal! Excited to see the install video and new autox videos with them installed.
What if I wanted to use bigger wheels and install the Cts v six piston calipers and the huge Corvette 14 inch rotors ? Or something bigger than this four piston gm part caliper
Another awesome addition man! Some pretty funny points! Cant wait for the vids to follow! ..Question, just wondering whats going on with the Mustang? And will she ever be in any of the videos?!?! Haha
I read about this a while back and was thinking about doing it to my BRZ but was in a pretty bad accident recently it was totaled :( BUT!!!! I ended up replacing it with a 2013 WRX hatchback and am loving it so far. I'm eagerly awaiting the followup videos for this 👍👍👍
Yoooo, I have never heard of this! Thank you for sharing this man. That's just cool, deff an awesome upgrade for the money making me wanna spend more money now though 😩
Sweet! Are you going to have to re-drill the rotors to a 114.3? I had to do that with my custom turbo civic project. I had to make a rotor hub centering tool to do it.
+Blake's Garage oh ok. I thought so but I didn't hear you mention that in the vid. I Was actually planning on putting these CTSV calipers on my Chevelle. But I was looking at the silver ones with the black logo, I guess they are the same. $89 is a steal.
jdmcommute Yeah still Brembo but they cost a bit more. Also this is what they made the bracket for on the Subaru's. The 240 SX brackets use the silver ones.
Dude this is awesome. How the hell are those Cadillac calipers so damn cheap?! That's the one major thing I hated about my hatch, the brakes were awful.
Great vid man! I just subbed and I'm really excited to see how it goes. I'd like to do this with my 10' WRX! It would be more cost effective than going the group N or official subie Brembo rout! Looking forward to the follow up vid! Peace!!!
Sweet setup! I love how cheap it is for a swap! Any chance you could give me the dimensions for those caliper adaptors? I'd like to make my own and save the 220$ because I have access to a machine shop
Hey Blake, this is a awesome idea. I have a 08 STi Hatch. As you know, the STi's have a Brembo caliper already. I have some bad rotors and need to get them replaced. But I have one problem...the bolt that holds the caliper is seized into the caliper. The dealer wants me to buy a new caliper. The STi caliper runs $700 per caliper. That's insaneee. I can buy a used set for $1000+ but not sure if I want to do that route? But Would these calipers work with a STi setup with a 5x114.3 wheel? I'd of course get new rotors for the 5x114.3, but not sure if the calipers would work with this or not? How have the brakes been holding up? Strong stopping power? Is there any difference between these calipers and the STi Brembo caliper? They look the same. I would just get them painted to my liking and get them babies put on. Thanks man.
I would send a message to CTSVBRAKESWAP.com and see if they know. I assume they would work but you would need to buy the bracket from them because the bolt pattern spacing is different on these.
Yeah the stoping power is much improved I'm loving them so much. I'm able to rip canyons now with out feeling like my brakes are going to stop working.
+Duct Tape Currently the stock wheels are 17x8 with 245/45R17 Bridgestone Potenza RE-11. The new wheels I'm getting are 18x9.5 +35 5x100 with 265/35R18 RS3's.
SUPER excited to see someone on youtube doing this, as I've been considering it myself. When you DO get them installed, can you mock up a stock wheel? I read somewhere that someone thought they would fit with the stock wheels and a small spacer. If you could try it super quick (even without the spacer) that would be very helpful.
+t- wrx yeah I found that too from another subscribers comment. I will try it I figure I may have to run a spacer for the stock wheels. But I'm waiting for the new wheels before I do the install so I don't run into issues.
are you going to use the spacers or are you wheels offset enough to allow for the calipers without them? but thats looks super sick is the rears a single piston caliper? if so and you need more stopping power will you be going with a 2 piston or a second 4 piston and just add a brake bias upgrade?
+Brit Freeman The spacers are for the rotor not the wheel. They have to be used. I also have new wheels coming today or that will not be an issue. Not sure what I'm doing for the rear yet I'm going to test this for now and see how it is first.
+Jonathan grillo the spacer kicks out the rotor between it and the hub. This is so the caliper has the correct alignment with the rotor. Not sure yet if it adds offset but I will compare the thickness of the stock rotor if I remember.
Love your channel man, how does the internal volume of these brembos compare with subaru part brembos? just a bit worried about brake bias issues, All the best from downunder
+Jolinator one would think that with the added fluid, steel braided lines for zero line flex it should at least perform as well as the OEM brembo brakes. (speaking on a volumetric level, not performance.) Then again, much like Jon Snow, I know nothing. Lol.
+Christopher Hernandez Yes it will just get 04 STI rotors I have all the links in the description above. It even works on 5x114.3 you just have to buy regular 5x114.3 rotors.
Hey Blake, I am gearing up to start ordering parts and get this in over the next month or so. The parts list includes the lines, the pads, and rotors and all the goodies needed. I have a 2010 WRX - if I follow all the parts listed I shouldn't need anything else right? You linked hawk HPS pads front and rear. But this is only a front swap right? So would the rears fit on my OEM rear calipers? Also, did you ever upgrade the rears?
Nope I have only done the fronts. They only make a kit for the fonts. And you can upgrade the rears to Subaru 2-Pot calipers if you want. But I haven't yet and have had no issues.
Ok, I'm stoked. Started buying some parts today, hoping to get the rest next week. I was contemplating getting the 06/07 4/2 pots set up but I can't stay away from the sexy look of the brembos!! I really love all your videos, they are super helpful for a DIYer like myself! I've taught myself all the mods I've done, TBE, intake, Verticooler, coilovers, sways, on and on! Can't wait to take on this project!
What better break up grade can I do for a 2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium? With. 16” inch rims. It’s not a WRX or a. STi. Anything better than factory will be a PLUS...
Id love to get Brembo for the rear to go with the front set, but i cant find them anywhere. Even called shops on the east coast and they only send out front/rear togather. Sorry to bother ypu with this issue, just need a little help. Thanks again, wrench on.
+Nbr1PHaN nope that's the best one to order it took three days after I ordered them to restock. They were out when I ordered mine and it took a week to get them.
+Blake's Garage ordered the calipers, and gonna take my time building out the kit. So for the brake lines I should be getting ones for my model 2015 wrx and not for sti or ctsv? For pads anything for 05+ sti or ctsv?
+Blake's Garage Yeah bare bones this is still a great deal. Buying a used set from an STI which still can require extra parts for fitment is usually $800 minimum. my only gripe with this setup is I wish it didn't involve ruining the knuckle so you couldn't go back to stock. Although a simple steel insert or something could fix that.
PhantasmAMX Yeah you could always pick up some used knuckles. STI conversion is still pretty expensive. Usually you still need new rotors and its possible the the caliper threads can be stripped. Pretty common occurrence.
Gary Yip they will clear stock 18's not sure about 17's. My stock 17's didn't clear but could if you grind the caliper on the top a bit. I have a video showing this.
Wow Blake it's been a long ass time since I've been so intrigued to see something. This is by far the best swap ive ever seen possible. Can't wait for the install
Would totally consider doing this upgrade on my 16 WRX. Looking forward to the install video.
Can't wait for the install! Congrats on the channel success. Good shit, as always!
So much YES! This is going to be great. Really looking forward to seeing the overall outcome.
I'm doing this! I have heard of the CTS brake swap but glad to have watched your video going over it all...can't wait for the install
Was wondering who'd be the first to jump on youtube with a video of the CTS-V BBK swap. Nice vid thanks for breaking it down Blake! Going to try and get these installed on my 15!
The amount of small things that are sort of unspoken about with installs and upgrades dealing with cars that I learn on your channel is crazy. Lol. Keep it up. My mom sent me a picture of a couple WRXs parked at a Shell one time and I zoomed in and recognized you and your beard lmaoo
+Jacob R. Doty What! Where at? I wonder if that was at one in elk grove after autocross a while back.
Blake's Garage Yeah I believe so. It was the one by the EG Auto Mall. I think it had another blue hatch and a white sedan in the photo. It was a while ago, just forgot to mention it lol
Jacob R. Doty Yeah that was after autoX me and Derek in his white bugeye LOL he had broken an axel that day.
That looks like a very sweet project ! Can't wait for the install !
+Merrekl Thanks dude!
I can't wait to see this! I was gonna do this to my 08 Forester!
So much goodness, can't wait for the install, you'll definitely have to make a video on how you bed in the breaks
The Cadillac ATS has great brakes. I can only imagine how well they will perform on the lighter WRX.
Man I've been searching for a more affordable bbk for my WRX! Can't wait to see the follow up! Great video Blake!
+Christian Santizo Thanks Christian!
Really looking forward to seeing the install. I have been eyeing this kit and want to see how it goes. I am sure you will be a good person to check the brake bias as you will be standing on the brakes pretty hard. Thanks for being the guinea pig :)
Baller!!! Review in the future. For sure need to see how they feel.
BBK upgrade soon?
+Cali_WRX Hell yeah!
Awesome man! We were looking for something like this. Always wondered about those big Cadillac brakes being put on another car!
Love the camera setup bro some people don't understand the work that was put into this
+Marcus Wainwright Thanks Marcus! Yeah its a lot of work and gear to make videos like this but also a lot of fun.
Thanks Blake! How come people haven't done this swap sooner? I've only heard of it recently. Looks like a killer deal!
Excited to see the install video and new autox videos with them installed.
can wait to see the install
So much awesomeness. Can't wait to see the process. This looks like a good future project for me too.
Omg it's like Christmas for you man look at all those boxes hahaha!!! Awesome video man, I want a BBK... Ahhhhh
I just picked up my neon green powder coated brembos yesterday just waiting on my other parts for it!
That's awesome Blake! I gotta do this. I'm interested in seeing the drilling part for the adapters.
+My WRX Channel Can't wait to do the install. Need to get some baselines first.
Schwweeeeet! Can't wait for the install
Can't wait to see the install vid and to see them on the car 👍👍👍
+UnderTheRadarLLC Hell yeah buddy!
This is awesome. Now all I need is the bracket that fits on my Speed.
Please try the stock wheels over the kit once you get it installed. I would love to know if they fit.
+Benton Plunkett I will I'm wondering too.
What if I wanted to use bigger wheels and install the Cts v six piston calipers and the huge Corvette 14 inch rotors ? Or something bigger than this four piston gm part caliper
I came for the brakes. I stayed for the beard. Good stuff👍
Please do a brake up grade on a 2010 NON WRX Subaru Impreza.
Nice! Any modifications to the master cylinder to make these work??
Another awesome addition man! Some pretty funny points! Cant wait for the vids to follow! ..Question, just wondering whats going on with the Mustang? And will she ever be in any of the videos?!?! Haha
Thank's man, Someday I would like to do some work on it again but I don't have the funds currently.
I read about this a while back and was thinking about doing it to my BRZ but was in a pretty bad accident recently it was totaled :(
BUT!!!! I ended up replacing it with a 2013 WRX hatchback and am loving it so far. I'm eagerly awaiting the followup videos for this 👍👍👍
+Andrew Springer Bummer hope you were ok. Hopefully this upgrade works great.
What about the rear calipers we able to do those with these
I want those. Looking forward to the results.
Can you put those in the rear? Because $90 is really good pricing so might as well put it in the rear.
My question is what about the rears? I want to do a complete set.
Yoooo, I have never heard of this! Thank you for sharing this man. That's just cool, deff an awesome upgrade for the money
making me wanna spend more money now though 😩
Looking forward to your install and review video. Know of any budget brembo's that would fit the rears?
Sweet! Are you going to have to re-drill the rotors to a 114.3? I had to do that with my custom turbo civic project. I had to make a rotor hub centering tool to do it.
+jdmcommute nope I'm 5x100 if you are 5x114 then just get regular STI Rotors.
+Blake's Garage oh ok. I thought so but I didn't hear you mention that in the vid. I Was actually planning on putting these CTSV calipers on my Chevelle. But I was looking at the silver ones with the black logo, I guess they are the same. $89 is a steal.
jdmcommute Yeah still Brembo but they cost a bit more. Also this is what they made the bracket for on the Subaru's. The 240 SX brackets use the silver ones.
so what about the rears? the ctsv swap page only says fronts
Dude this is awesome. How the hell are those Cadillac calipers so damn cheap?! That's the one major thing I hated about my hatch, the brakes were awful.
+T-WRX Thank you GM for the bulk buy keeping the prices low!
oh bad ass, i always wanted one of those.
+LastHumansGarage they would look nice on the 15'
NICE!!!
+Dustin Williams thanks Dustin you should do it on your ride!
+Blake's Garage I might have to man! Idk if the works would clear them though haha
***** I don't see why they wouldn't you have 18's know? should clear no problem.
i guess I'm kind of randomly asking but do anyone know a good website to watch newly released series online?
@Roberto Clay Flixportal xD
Big Brake Kit FTW! I didn't know Cadillac was so gangster. Hope it all works out.
Great vid man! I just subbed and I'm really excited to see how it goes. I'd like to do this with my 10' WRX! It would be more cost effective than going the group N or official subie Brembo rout! Looking forward to the follow up vid! Peace!!!
what are your ideas for the rears?
What is the eye to eye measurement of the holes on the calipers? I want to see if they will fit my gmc sierra.
Sweet setup! I love how cheap it is for a swap! Any chance you could give me the dimensions for those caliper adaptors? I'd like to make my own and save the 220$ because I have access to a machine shop
Hey Blake, this is a awesome idea. I have a 08 STi Hatch. As you know, the STi's have a Brembo caliper already. I have some bad rotors and need to get them replaced. But I have one problem...the bolt that holds the caliper is seized into the caliper. The dealer wants me to buy a new caliper. The STi caliper runs $700 per caliper. That's insaneee. I can buy a used set for $1000+ but not sure if I want to do that route? But Would these calipers work with a STi setup with a 5x114.3 wheel? I'd of course get new rotors for the 5x114.3, but not sure if the calipers would work with this or not? How have the brakes been holding up? Strong stopping power? Is there any difference between these calipers and the STi Brembo caliper? They look the same. I would just get them painted to my liking and get them babies put on. Thanks man.
I would send a message to CTSVBRAKESWAP.com and see if they know. I assume they would work but you would need to buy the bracket from them because the bolt pattern spacing is different on these.
Yeah the stoping power is much improved I'm loving them so much. I'm able to rip canyons now with out feeling like my brakes are going to stop working.
+Blake's Garage thanks man. ill message them
I have a '14 WRX as well. From what I have researched, the OEM wheels should be BBK-friendly. "Should" is the key word, though.
can't wait too see them on your ride what size wheels u got?
+Duct Tape Currently the stock wheels are 17x8 with 245/45R17 Bridgestone Potenza RE-11. The new wheels I'm getting are 18x9.5 +35 5x100 with 265/35R18 RS3's.
+Blake's Garage cool bro looking forward to seeing them
is there a link for the rear calipers for does the driver side front go to the driver side rear and vice versa with the passenger?
SUPER excited to see someone on youtube doing this, as I've been considering it myself. When you DO get them installed, can you mock up a stock wheel? I read somewhere that someone thought they would fit with the stock wheels and a small spacer. If you could try it super quick (even without the spacer) that would be very helpful.
Scratch the mock up, I just went on a research binge and found where someone had done it. Still super excited for your project!
+t- wrx yeah I found that too from another subscribers comment. I will try it I figure I may have to run a spacer for the stock wheels. But I'm waiting for the new wheels before I do the install so I don't run into issues.
are you going to use the spacers or are you wheels offset enough to allow for the calipers without them? but thats looks super sick is the rears a single piston caliper? if so and you need more stopping power will you be going with a 2 piston or a second 4 piston and just add a brake bias upgrade?
+Brit Freeman The spacers are for the rotor not the wheel. They have to be used. I also have new wheels coming today or that will not be an issue. Not sure what I'm doing for the rear yet I'm going to test this for now and see how it is first.
+Blake's Garage ah okay well either way just make sure you are able to use ample amount of thread on your lug nuts so you dont loose a tire
What caddie did those calipers come from?
Would these still be an upgrade on a 2010 sti hatch? I thought he said they were STi rotors already, but the calipers/pads do seem bigger
This calipers they same with the subispeed
What year with calipers
Great video, would it also be possible to do this to a 16' Forester?
Carlos D'Aparicio yes, you can definitely do it to a forester
Thank you!
Duude!!! i am sooooo doing this!!!! Love it!!!
is the spacer looking piece ur putting behind the rotor just a wheel spacer or something special
+Jonathan grillo the spacer kicks out the rotor between it and the hub. This is so the caliper has the correct alignment with the rotor. Not sure yet if it adds offset but I will compare the thickness of the stock rotor if I remember.
Do you have info on doing the the rear set up?
Hulk Hood nope just do either a two pot setup in the rear or run more aggressive pads in the rear
How do I get to your parts part number looked at comment could not find any thing else thks
Them cutting tools! And your donuts! Haha!!
+White Wing STI Yumm Donuts!
how do you sharpen your knives? wet stones?
+BCabral43 Yep, Wet stone then ceramic stone then leather strop to pop hairs!
Great video. I have a 14 wrx and the link for the rotors says 12.9 mm bolt size. Will this still fit or does it need to be 12.8? thanks blake
+Dudebro Gaming the link I gave you for the rotors is correct.
May have missed it somewhere. What was the final cost of the completed project?
Never mind lol. I see it now
well done video, my question is can i install this bbk to a subaru legacy 03 2.5, rims are 5x100, thanks
Usually you have to run 18 inch wheels but yeah 5x100 works
Love your channel man, how does the internal volume of these brembos compare with subaru part brembos? just a bit worried about brake bias issues, All the best from downunder
+Jolinator I'm not sure yet but I will give you guys a good review of that I think of them.
Blake's Garage Awesome man , all the best
+Jolinator one would think that with the added fluid, steel braided lines for zero line flex it should at least perform as well as the OEM brembo brakes. (speaking on a volumetric level, not performance.) Then again, much like Jon Snow, I know nothing. Lol.
so what do you do for the back?
This would work on an 2005 Wrx wouldn't it? Uses 5x100 as well
+Christopher Hernandez Yes it will just get 04 STI rotors I have all the links in the description above. It even works on 5x114.3 you just have to buy regular 5x114.3 rotors.
+Blake's Garage sweet thanks for the reply! Love the channel keep it up
Now, that's a knife.
List of parts ?!
Hey Blake, I am gearing up to start ordering parts and get this in over the next month or so. The parts list includes the lines, the pads, and rotors and all the goodies needed. I have a 2010 WRX - if I follow all the parts listed I shouldn't need anything else right? You linked hawk HPS pads front and rear. But this is only a front swap right? So would the rears fit on my OEM rear calipers? Also, did you ever upgrade the rears?
Also which do you recommend for non-race pads? I don't do AutoX enough to need those honestly.
Those stock AC Delco ones I show will work nicely.
Nope I have only done the fronts. They only make a kit for the fonts. And you can upgrade the rears to Subaru 2-Pot calipers if you want. But I haven't yet and have had no issues.
Ok, I'm stoked. Started buying some parts today, hoping to get the rest next week. I was contemplating getting the 06/07 4/2 pots set up but I can't stay away from the sexy look of the brembos!!
I really love all your videos, they are super helpful for a DIYer like myself! I've taught myself all the mods I've done, TBE, intake, Verticooler, coilovers, sways, on and on! Can't wait to take on this project!
+Waid Hoyt awesome Waid! You are the kind of guy I created the channel for. Keep up the mods Wrench On!
Also what size spacers should I purchase? thanks
+Dudebro Gaming Not sure on that but I will let you know when I know.
What better break up grade can I do for a 2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium? With. 16” inch rims. It’s not a WRX or a. STi. Anything better than factory will be a PLUS...
Do the 4pot 2pot conversation. From early Wrx
What was out the line that connects the two sides of the caliper together? The hard line on the bottom.
What about *
+ls2 e36 these calipers have that internally.
+Blake's Garage awesome thanks for the info. Waiting on them to get back to me about when their e36 kit is coming out so I can do tell the swap also.
ls2 e36 That will be bad ass when they do.
so the total cost was 660?
Why is the caliper from a 15 but the pads that go into it are from an 07 ?? Shouldn’t the pads be the same year as caliper ?
Because this isn’t an off the self kit.
Hmmm this is very tempting not going to lie!!!
+MrImprezaWRX DO IT!
+Blake's Garage looks a little complicated though lol
MrImprezaWRX Na I made a how to install its not that bad at all. I will do it for you if you come out this way,
Road Trip!!!! haha let me check out the how to video.
would my rota 17x9 rims fit over these brakes?
will this fit a 2017 impreza sport with 18s?
Oh man, I am going to do this at some point.
ohhhh yea
What about the rears?
I have some idea's stay tuned.
any update on this?
can you adapt it to a 370?
will this fit in 05 legacy just wonder
+Gaston Camacho ahh yeah buddy! It will!!!
same with rotors and what about the rear? let know plz
nice stuff, brembo is good shit !!
What would be equal or greater performance rear brakes to go with these fromt ones?
Subaru 2 pot rears or Brembo rears.
Id love to get Brembo for the rear to go with the front set, but i cant find them anywhere. Even called shops on the east coast and they only send out front/rear togather. Sorry to bother ypu with this issue, just need a little help. Thanks again, wrench on.
Enii gma Check flatiron tuning they may have them.
Why you do this to me Blake? Now I want to do this lol!
+klutchdumpin hahah do it!
How much offset on your wheels will you need to fit these?
+Kevin Dinh I'm running +35 but most 18's should clear.
Blake's Garage Thanks! I have a 05 Legacy GT with Spec B wheels so I just want to see if this setup would fit under the wheels
Awesome!
leave the cadillac script, shit looks bad ass
Anywhere else to get the calipers? That link is already sold out
+Nbr1PHaN nope that's the best one to order it took three days after I ordered them to restock. They were out when I ordered mine and it took a week to get them.
+Nbr1PHaN also it's just the one side sold out it will fulfill quickly.
+Blake's Garage what's your plan for the rear?
+Nbr1PHaN either Brembo rear h6 or 2 pot Subaru
+Blake's Garage ordered the calipers, and gonna take my time building out the kit. So for the brake lines I should be getting ones for my model 2015 wrx and not for sti or ctsv? For pads anything for 05+ sti or ctsv?
Can sti brembo pads be used?
Nope
will these calipers clear the oem wheels for the '14 wrx?
Not sure yet. I have seen it done but it may need wheel spacers.
+Blake's Garage darn :(
Kevien Kim When I do the install i'm going to figure out what needs to happen to clear the 17's.
+Blake's Garage awesome man, looking forward to it
860 just for front brake kit ?
Compare it to the price of an STI kit.
For all new parts its a steal. You can do it for around 600 with just basic pads and without steel braided lines.
+Blake's Garage Yeah bare bones this is still a great deal. Buying a used set from an STI which still can require extra parts for fitment is usually $800 minimum.
my only gripe with this setup is I wish it didn't involve ruining the knuckle so you couldn't go back to stock. Although a simple steel insert or something could fix that.
PhantasmAMX Yeah you could always pick up some used knuckles. STI conversion is still pretty expensive. Usually you still need new rotors and its possible the the caliper threads can be stripped. Pretty common occurrence.
Will this fit for a 2010 Subaru legacy 2.5
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So would this work on my 03 wrx?
+OverflowOFGames yep if the Subaru Brembo's bolt up than this adaptor and setup will work.
Sweet! That's a awesome setup for literally less money than the stock STI setup
OverflowOFGames I know right! Can't wait to test them out.
will this fit a 2008 subaru
Frtzner Dabel yep 👍
Nice
do these clear 2016 wrx, 17" wheels?
Gary Yip they will clear stock 18's not sure about 17's. My stock 17's didn't clear but could if you grind the caliper on the top a bit. I have a video showing this.
thanks.