98 legacy rear disc brake conversion?

[Zac]

I'm looking to do this soon. What parts will I need? and will other models interchange like can I get 2.5RS rear brakes or even a WRX? thanks.

[Huffer]

You'll need:

rear hubs
rear calipers
rear brake cables
rear e-brake hardware
rear rotors
rear rear pads

You may need a brake booster from a vehicle (LSi, GT, Outback, 2.5RS) that had rear disc brakes.

If you have 98 Brighton, any of the other previous or later year Legacies will be compatible, same with the 2.5RS. The WRX is also compatible.

Frankly though, you should combo this with the H6 upgrade - you get larger rotor for the rear and a different caliper bracket.

[Zac]

so I can get rear hubs from a WRX or 2.5RS??

Do I need to take out my perportioning valve?

Do you have a pic of what the hubs look like?

[Huffer]

You can get rear hubs from any vehicle that has the rear disc brake.

This isn't rocket science - you're taking parts off a car that is basically the same and replacing the bits you have. It takes some time to get everything seated, and the ebrake cable needs to be routed but that's it.

[Zac]

ok thank you! is there a write up of some sort I can look at?

[harrymaneuvers]

The dismantler told me that the H6 rear brake setup is the same as the outbacks?!?!?! Any input?

[KAG]

H6 rear upgrade is any 2000-2004 Legacy or Outback brakes. Doesn't matter L, GT, limited, non-limited. If it's a BE/BH it's got H6 rears...

[harrymaneuvers]

And all of them are direct fit replacements with the caliper bracket right??? (and new rotors/ pads) Would they work on my 15 in 5 spoke wheels????

[Zac]

Do I need to take out my perportioning valve?