How To Do STI Brembo Conversion The CORRECT Way // 2015 Forester XT

I finally converted both front and rear brakes on my 2015 Subaru Forester XT to the WRX STi Brembo brakes using factory OEM parts from various models of Subaru to make this a complete bolt on solution! No cutting, or special fabricating required!

✅DBA Brakes
Front Rotor: DBA-5654XS-10 (dual drilled)
Rear Rotor: DBA 42656S-10 (dual drilled)
Pads: DBA (next video for details)
All OEM Genuine Subaru Parts Used Below
Rear Hub: 2016 BRZ
Rear Knuckle: 2011 STi
Front & Rear Calipers: 2016 STi
Rear Brake Cable: Forester (retain original)

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[Frost]

I swear you're the only YT automotive person that actually works on their projects and finishes them.

[darkcashyz]

I'm really glad to see you using the DOT 4 Racing brake fluid. Many people skip upgrading their brake fluid. It's very crucial that we upgrade your brake fluid even on your stock brake system if we want more them more safety.

[CFHGARZA]

That's a clean conversion. Props to figuring it all out, I'm sure it took tons of research and forum digging to figure it all out. Looks like a nice upgrade over stock too

[ashley]

You used 'accoutrements' just fine in a sentence, it's just like additional equipment, gear, or apparatus.
Love your videos.

[Garage]

The dream brake swap for any Subaru enthusiast! Nicely done.

[Thomamps]

Hi from Sydney Australia, which is where the DBA 5000 series rotors are made. It's great to see you getting parts from companies all over the world. That's called success!

[ChinitFxt]

The video I’ve been waiting for since I subscribe. As a fellow SJ FXT owner i really appreciate this and I wanted to do this to my fxt but the rear stop me because of all the hacking involved and you literally solved the puzzle. Thank you Sarah. Now off to find these parts

[zoharodetafalla]

Watching your new videos brings so much joy to this 72 year old heart. Keep up the great work. We all love ya !!!

[Dave-fxzw]

You made the right choice going with the sti knuckle over the wrx one, especially with the new lateral arm. Very nice and so clean.

You started getting the details ready for this 9 months ago, bet you're damn happy to have it done!

[raullasvegas]

Great job Sarah! That takes some research to figure all that out, and order all the parts ahead of time, and without seeing it done anywhere. Just Awesome!

[jims]

Those control arms are the icing on the cake!!! Beefy and they match the coilovers.... pretty slick

[richardgalindo]

All that research paid off! Now do yourself a favor and log what you used and where you used it. That info will help you later on when you need to change or service anything. Kudos for using all factory parts on the swap! It truly is amazing what you can do in a regular garage.

[pkt]

I really appreciate they put the threaded holes on the front to pop the rotors off. I did front brakes yesterday and spent 30 minuted with pry bar and sledge to get the rotors off.

[sasha-taylor]

watching you do these huge projects in your garage is what gives me the confidence to do things like drop my transmission in mine! I'm still dreading that job a little bit though haha, anyway, YOU TOTALLY DESERVE A LIFT SARAH

[richyg]

While I don't know as much about cars as you. I do love driving. When I recap the the amount of roadtrips that I've taken from Canada to the states it's ridiculous. I've taken completely separate roadtrips trips to rural Oregon, San Francisco, Nogales AZ, Stroudsburg PA, Buffalo NY, Louisville KY, Des Moines IA, NY NY. Two trips to the Grand Canyon ( one I cheated after flying to Austin TX ). On all of these trips - while I didn't always have the most time - I had the privilege of experiencing everything in between. Just last summer, staying in Scottsdale AZ was a dream. The street was so beautiful with the beige stucco houses, palm trees, immaculate yards. It was like a fairytale. The pool was a refreshing lifesaver from the heat ! I'm not rich by any means, but managed to drive to all these places over the years nonetheless. Here in Canada, we get this non stop propaganda in the media that we are supposedly this perfect world citizen. Yet the people you meet up here ( with exceptions of course ) are so self righteous, shallow, and quick to follow the latest fashions/ beliefs. I'm so sad to not be able to take cheap trips away anymore. Some of the people that I've met in America have been the nicest, most down to earth, welcoming people that I've met in my entire life. I'm hopelessly in love with the states and the land of the free. I don't know if I'll ever make it back, but want you to know that you are everything that I love about America wrapped up into one - undeniably beautiful- package. Blessings

[Neto]

It's awesome three years spending a labor schedule on your garage is incredible but it looks you enjoy it as much as us watching you doing it and inspiring us.

[johnnatt]

Its awesome that you don't actually show us in detail how to do this. Great job.

[nekonosuke]

Used to work at NORAD importing these off the dock. Drove a manual Forester once and I swear it was more fun than the actual STI and that's from someone who would never buy an SUV. Love seeing such a cool project. Stay weird, yo

[jerryamalfitano]

After purchasing my 2020 Scatpack widebody, I ran across your videos by accident. Not to pass up a pretty face, I've become obsessed with your beauty and personality. My wife passed over 2 years ago and I'll say you are a breath of fresh air. You make me laugh. Do you have a single twin sister living near Dallas? I can only dream. I'm now hooked on your videos!! Thank you for being you.

[blackflyer]

Great job!
As another Subie owner, who has spent hours on forums reading about the 170-190 rear brake con
swaps, I really appreciate your efforts, and this video. 🔥