2015 Forester 2.0

[Chucky2007]

Hi Thia,

 

Can try EBC Redstuff or Brembo pads too:

 

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/brake-pad-set-10130/subaru/forester/forester-sj/58702-2-0-xt?sort_supplier%5B0%5D=brembo

 

Perhaps, install Cusco brake master cylinder brace to prevent flexing when the brake hydraulic system is at work. https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/45711

 

The remaining stuffs... I think can hold until have cash...

 

Best regards,

 

K. C.

 

Can try EBC Yellow Stuff and Blue Stuff too.

[Notknow11]

Can try EBC Yellow Stuff and Blue Stuff too.

How does it compare between the sti and ebc pad?

[Chucky2007]

How does it compare between the sti and ebc pad?

I’ve not tried the STI and EBC Red Stuff pads so can’t comment. So far I used EBC Yellow Stuff pads.. good bite but very dusty. Now on EBC Blue Stuff pads.. even better bite, less dusty than Yellow Stuff

[Notknow11]

Iâve not tried the STI and EBC Red Stuff pads so canât comment. So far I used EBC Yellow Stuff pads.. good bite but very dusty. Now on EBC Blue Stuff pads.. even better bite, less dusty than Yellow Stuff

Thanks. This is good info.

[OnceInALifeTime]

Thanks. This is good info.

 

Oops.

 

RedStuff Brake Pads

• Redstuff ceramic brake pads, passenger car/saloon car pad NOT made for Truck or SUV fitments.
• EBC lowest dust fast street pad with 20-25% % brake improvement.
• Capable of repeated heavy brake use without brake “Fall-Off”.
• Very minimal disc/rotor damage characteristics.
• Superb material for Prestige imports/European and Asian cars.
• ECE R 90 type approved for most cars.
• Features red “brake in’ surface coating for instant safe braking after install.

 

Redstuff not suitable for SUV fitment...

 

Currently on red.... on my saloon.... Very little dust.

 

YellowStuff Brake Pads

• Fastest brake pads for Street, Drift & Trackday racing
• Zero brake fade makes this material perfect for fastest driving.
• Capable of repeated heavy brake use without brake “Fall-Off”.
• Very minimal disc/rotor damage characteristics.
• Suitable for shorter track events and race use.

 

BlueStuff Brake Pads

• High friction sport and race material
• Used for aggressive street driving and certain types of track use
• Cold and progressive brake feel

 

OrangeStuff Brake Pads

• Fast bed in due to factory pre-scorched surfaces
• Huge friction level
• Stable at highest temperatures
• Reduced rotor/disc damage
• Effective from cold making this material street usable

 

https://ebcbrakes.com/products/brake-pads/

Edited April 28, 2018 by OnceInALifeTime

[richard_crl032]

Hi Thia,

 

Can try EBC Redstuff or Brembo pads too:

 

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/brake-pad-set-10130/subaru/forester/forester-sj/58702-2-0-xt?sort_supplier%5B0%5D=brembo

 

Perhaps, install Cusco brake master cylinder brace to prevent flexing when the brake hydraulic system is at work. https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/45711

 

The remaining stuffs... I think can hold until have cash...

 

Best regards,

 

K. C.

 

Hi KC,

 

Please dun rush on the cusco brace for that master brake cyclinder .. get with other orders to save shipping cost.

 

Hardly noticable after I fitted it at 125 at bks ... lol !

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

[OnceInALifeTime]

Hi KC,

 

Please dun rush on the cusco brace for that master brake cyclinder .. get with other orders to save shipping cost.

 

Hardly noticable after I fitted it at 125 at bks ... lol !

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

 

Yes sir! Will not rush into it. Still on drawing board and figuring out...

 

It was based on my assumption and with the following observation;

 

There were many inputs of "soft feel braking" and many inputs attribute it to the flexing of the master brake cylinder.

 

I believed that you had change to BBK and SS hose. Plus still new car. Perhaps, the reason of minimum effect? (I guessed)

 

Best regards,

 

K. C.

[richard_crl032]

Yes sir! Will not rush into it. Still on drawing board and figuring out...

 

It was based on my assumption and with the following observation;

 

There were many inputs of "soft feel braking" and many inputs attribute it to the flexing of the master brake cylinder.

 

I believed that you had change to BBK and SS hose. Plus still new car. Perhaps, the reason of minimum effect? (I guessed)

 

Best regards,

 

K. C.

Hi KC,

 

Could be ... but yes, stock brakes are not ok for fxt and all cars will benefit from bbk.

 

Although one of the most expensive mod, what price safety and at least I know I tried within my means ..along with good tyres and responsible driving :)

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Edited April 28, 2018 by richard_crl032

[Sarion]

Yes sir! Will not rush into it. Still on drawing board and figuring out...

 

It was based on my assumption and with the following observation;

 

There were many inputs of "soft feel braking" and many inputs attribute it to the flexing of the master brake cylinder.

 

I believed that you had change to BBK and SS hose. Plus still new car. Perhaps, the reason of minimum effect? (I guessed)

 

Best regards,

 

K. C.

 

most pple don't really recommend STi pads. and for the price u can get a lot more choices from other makers. 

i guess there should be stock brake sized pads on Amazon Japan so that you can get more choice besides EBC, like Endless, Dixcel, etc....

but EBC is one of the cheapest though for yellow, i worn mine out last time at only 20k mileage so not recommended...

[richard_crl032]

Hi bros,

 

Going to fix this issue asap and please advise you had done yours on the details including which workshop, cost and any issue met.

 

Thanks and cheers.

 

Grimspeed AOS

 

Pros:

-Cheap

-Easy to install

-Easy to service/clean

-Retains PCV and vacuum return for emissions and piston ring seal

 

Cons:

-Crankcase pressure overcomes inferior baffle, won't catch all oil

-No heater option; prone to condensation from cold weather or short drives

 

 

Crawford AOS V2

 

Pros:

-Moderate installation difficulty

-Welded unibody design; less parts

-Heater option to prevent sludge

-Vacuum return for emissions

 

Cons:

-Expensive

-Fairly large; takes up some room

-Can't service or clean due to unibody

-Paint flaking from inside

-Single baffle still lets oil through under high boost or hard cornering

-Still sludges even with heater option

-Deletes PCV for track use; ring seal possibly compromised under high boost applications

 

 

Perrin AOS

 

Pros:

-Excellent triple baffling; catches oil very well; no oil in intake hose

-Heater option for condensation prevention

-Serviceable/cleanable

-Retains PCV and vacuum return by default for emissions and piston ring seal, but can be deleted for track.

 

Cons:

-More expensive

-Hard to install for some

-Leaks externally if not installed correctly

-Uses cheap plastic fittings and requires teflon to seal

 

 

IAG AOS

 

Pros:

-Looks very nice (polished or wrinkle black/red)

-Semi unibody; combination of welded barbs and flared fittings

-Large surface area for separating oil molecules from air

-Heater option

-Can choose between non-PCV or PCV option for emissions or ring seal

 

Cons:

-Most expensive

-Hard to install

-Very large; takes up alot of space

-Uses single baffle and relies only on large surface area and crankcase pressure for separating air; not always ideal but that's what IAG claims.

-Deletes PCV by default (PCV version is available)

-AOS outlet hose is routed below car by default, next to downpipe because racecar and is emissions and fire prone if blowby is extremely high (Vacuum is available with PCV version)

 

You can draw your own conclusions but pick which one suits you, as there is NO perfect AOS out there.

[Darrenkhu]

Hi bros,

 

Going to fix this issue asap and please advise you had done yours on the details including which workshop, cost and any issue met.

 

Thanks and cheers.

 

Grimspeed AOS

 

Pros:

-Cheap

-Easy to install

-Easy to service/clean

-Retains PCV and vacuum return for emissions and piston ring seal

 

Cons:

-Crankcase pressure overcomes inferior baffle, won't catch all oil

-No heater option; prone to condensation from cold weather or short drives

 

 

Crawford AOS V2

 

Pros:

-Moderate installation difficulty

-Welded unibody design; less parts

-Heater option to prevent sludge

-Vacuum return for emissions

 

Cons:

-Expensive

-Fairly large; takes up some room

-Can't service or clean due to unibody

-Paint flaking from inside

-Single baffle still lets oil through under high boost or hard cornering

-Still sludges even with heater option

-Deletes PCV for track use; ring seal possibly compromised under high boost applications

 

 

Perrin AOS

 

Pros:

-Excellent triple baffling; catches oil very well; no oil in intake hose

-Heater option for condensation prevention

-Serviceable/cleanable

-Retains PCV and vacuum return by default for emissions and piston ring seal, but can be deleted for track.

 

Cons:

-More expensive

-Hard to install for some

-Leaks externally if not installed correctly

-Uses cheap plastic fittings and requires teflon to seal

 

 

IAG AOS

 

Pros:

-Looks very nice (polished or wrinkle black/red)

-Semi unibody; combination of welded barbs and flared fittings

-Large surface area for separating oil molecules from air

-Heater option

-Can choose between non-PCV or PCV option for emissions or ring seal

 

Cons:

-Most expensive

-Hard to install

-Very large; takes up alot of space

-Uses single baffle and relies only on large surface area and crankcase pressure for separating air; not always ideal but that's what IAG claims.

-Deletes PCV by default (PCV version is available)

-AOS outlet hose is routed below car by default, next to downpipe because racecar and is emissions and fire prone if blowby is extremely high (Vacuum is available with PCV version)

 

You can draw your own conclusions but pick which one suits you, as there is NO perfect AOS out there.

Hi Richard

 

IAG street series AOS for me. This is currently the best out there based on users review. The rest have some issues/performance not on par with IAG. Am getting it soon too. Thanks

[Chucky2007]

Hi bros,

 

Going to fix this issue asap and please advise you had done yours on the details including which workshop, cost and any issue met.

 

Thanks and cheers.

 

Grimspeed AOS

 

Pros:

-Cheap

-Easy to install

-Easy to service/clean

-Retains PCV and vacuum return for emissions and piston ring seal

 

Cons:

-Crankcase pressure overcomes inferior baffle, won't catch all oil

-No heater option; prone to condensation from cold weather or short drives

 

 

Crawford AOS V2

 

Pros:

-Moderate installation difficulty

-Welded unibody design; less parts

-Heater option to prevent sludge

-Vacuum return for emissions

 

Cons:

-Expensive

-Fairly large; takes up some room

-Can't service or clean due to unibody

-Paint flaking from inside

-Single baffle still lets oil through under high boost or hard cornering

-Still sludges even with heater option

-Deletes PCV for track use; ring seal possibly compromised under high boost applications

 

 

Perrin AOS

 

Pros:

-Excellent triple baffling; catches oil very well; no oil in intake hose

-Heater option for condensation prevention

-Serviceable/cleanable

-Retains PCV and vacuum return by default for emissions and piston ring seal, but can be deleted for track.

 

Cons:

-More expensive

-Hard to install for some

-Leaks externally if not installed correctly

-Uses cheap plastic fittings and requires teflon to seal

 

 

IAG AOS

 

Pros:

-Looks very nice (polished or wrinkle black/red)

-Semi unibody; combination of welded barbs and flared fittings

-Large surface area for separating oil molecules from air

-Heater option

-Can choose between non-PCV or PCV option for emissions or ring seal

 

Cons:

-Most expensive

-Hard to install

-Very large; takes up alot of space

-Uses single baffle and relies only on large surface area and crankcase pressure for separating air; not always ideal but that's what IAG claims.

-Deletes PCV by default (PCV version is available)

-AOS outlet hose is routed below car by default, next to downpipe because racecar and is emissions and fire prone if blowby is extremely high (Vacuum is available with PCV version)

 

You can draw your own conclusions but pick which one suits you, as there is NO perfect AOS out there.

Wow Richard can see you have done thorough research

[Darrenkhu]

Wow Richard can see you have done thorough research ðð».

 

I had the IAG AOS installed.. its Big yes. And installation is indeed complicating

Hi chucky bro

 

Where did u bought it from? Thanks

[Chucky2007]

Hi chucky bro

 

Where did u bought it from? Thanks

We bought them through a Ebay sealer and shipped from USA.. group buy 8 sets

[Darrenkhu]

We bought them through a Ebay sealer and shipped from USA.. group buy 8 sets

Ah I see.. too bad missed the boat! Lol

eBay is cheaper than subispeed. Guess I will buy from eBay then! Thanks a lot!

[richard_crl032]

Wow Richard can see you have done thorough research ðð».

 

I had the IAG AOS installed.. its Big yes. And installation is indeed complicating

Hi Chucky,

 

Paiseh ..copied this summary from subaru forum usa but forgot to paste link .. keke !

 

I actually like the Grimmspeed aos cos simple, compact and looks almost stock .. mentioned key issue is when you go motorcross, it can still spill over ..but ok for usual road use.

 

OCT will be my last choice cos need to pour out ... but it will not have all AOS's issue of dirty eo from exhaust picking out junks and getting back to eo and baffled ones like mishimoto that I am using in my qashqai catches most oil.

 

Any bro on grimmspeed and which ws knows how to install ??

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Edited April 29, 2018 by richard_crl032

[Jamesgetz]

Wow Richard can see you have done thorough research ðð».

 

I had the IAG AOS installed.. its Big yes. And installation is indeed complicating

Did you get the competition or street series version?

 

Acc to the IAG website, the competition version sounds like the right version but requires “tuning adjustment”.

 

https://www.iagperformance.com/IAG-Street-Series-Air-Oil-Separator-AOS-2015-WRX-p/iag-eng-7152.htm

Q: Which AOS is right for my vehicle?

A: It is IAG's opinion (which may differ with some builders and tuners) that you should use the following parameters to decide which AOS is correct for your vehicle:

 

Less than 600 WHP on pump gas – IAG recommends the Competition Series AOS

Less than 600 WHP on E85 – IAG recommends the Street Series AOS

Greater than 600 WHP on E85 / PUMP GAS / RACE GAS – IAG recommends the Competition Series AOS

Hi Chucky,

 

Paiseh ..copied this summary from subaru forum usa but forgot to paste link .. keke !

 

I actually like the Grimmspeed aos cos simple, compact and looks almost stock .. mentioned key issue is when you go motorcross, it can still spill over ..but ok for usual road use.

 

OCT will be my last choice cos need to pour out ... but it will not have all AOS's issue of dirty eo from exhaust picking out junks and getting back to eo and baffled ones like mishimoto that I am using in my qashqai catches most oil.

 

Any bro on grimmspeed and which ws knows how to install ??

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

I was considering the grimmspeed AOS but I’ve heard it doesn’t fit the SJ Forester. Suggest you check with grimmspeed to double check it fits our ride

[Chucky2007]

Did you get the competition or street series version?

 

Acc to the IAG website, the competition version sounds like the right version but requires âtuning adjustmentâ.

 

https://www.iagperformance.com/IAG-Street-Series-Air-Oil-Separator-AOS-2015-WRX-p/iag-eng-7152.htm

Q: Which AOS is right for my vehicle?

A: It is IAG's opinion (which may differ with some builders and tuners) that you should use the following parameters to decide which AOS is correct for your vehicle:

 

Less than 600 WHP on pump gas â IAG recommends the Competition Series AOS

Less than 600 WHP on E85 â IAG recommends the Street Series AOS

Greater than 600 WHP on E85 / PUMP GAS / RACE GAS â IAG recommends the Competition Series AOS

I was considering the grimmspeed AOS but Iâve heard it doesnât fit the SJ Forester. Suggest you check with grimmspeed to double check it fits our ride

I’m using the street series