Brembo Brakes on a Budget [FRS/BRZ] [CTS-V/CTS Brake Braket Install]

Today we Install the CTS-V/CTS Brembo Brakes on the Frs, which means more stopping power.
#BOOSTPREP
*[If you are installing them yourself here are what you will need]*
Parts Used:
Scion 4 Piston ATS Caliper Big Brake Bracket Kit:
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Milwaukee 9/16-Inch Drill Bit:
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ATE TYP 200 DOT 4 Brake Fluid - 1 Liter:
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AC Delco Professional Front Disc Brake Caliper Hardware Kit:
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GM CTS-V Brembo Front Passenger Side Disc Brake Caliper:
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GM CTS-V Brembo Front Driver Side Disc Brake Caliper:
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Centric Slotted Brake Rotor - Left:
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Centric Slotted Brake Rotor - Right:
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StopTech Stainless Steel Brake Line - Front:
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StopTech Stainless Steel Brake Line - Back:
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Music:
ChillHop Music:
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GYVUS - To Wherever [Chillhop Records]
GYVUS - Blue Sky [Chillhop Records]
T-Mass Jaxxtone - Gave To Me [NCS Release]
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Outro:
GlobulDub - Foreign Exchange

[@motivateYu]

Keep it up Johnny, great video. You deserve more views for such awesome instructionals!

[@AyznNation]

Dude your channel is very underated, your videos are amazing and incredibly detailed

[@MikailStoner]

I'll be following this on my install

[@ToddEdmondson]

I found myself with a red ale in hand and watching your video. It was the perfect end to my day. Great job with the video. I don't need any of this stuff, but you did a good job making this youtube. I am sure you will add comments or a followup video to show how the brakes slammed you into the dashboard. ; )

[@SwindlingJew]

Awesome video keep up the good work!

[@jenny1joshi1]

Nicely done bro!!! Keep up

[@AaronFilmsStuff]

Nice video man, great instruction!

[@jesse584]

amazing, thank you for the the tutorial, and parts list in description! even better you have the same paint job i want on my 86! Subbed!

[@ChharithOeun]

excellent work man.

[@arturskoczek88]

Thank you very much for detailed video! I love your hachi-roku :)

[@Jokielk]

Dude, that’s super clean 😬

[@MithosXXI]

very informative video man! thanks!

[@rookietoprobuildz]

That's really what I need to do, got a whole bunch of parts I want but should be shopping for used parts or at the junkyard.

[@andoniades]

Because of this vid, I subscribed. I'll probably drill and tap before installing. But I wouldn't have got that idea without watching this vid. Thanks

[@MikailStoner]

Great video, 👍 👌

great video

[@KDD8]

10:45 Thats the Left Front caliper you installed on the passenger side

[@masteryoda669]

That's for the stock CTS-V brakes. He put them on the correct side for this retrofit. You can see the bleeder screws pointing up top.

[@sexylexy3535]

love the vids bud. Please film anything you do with is300 :D subbed.

[@JonnyBarajas]

I plan on doing it.

[@boisetkai]

Did you use a y splinter to connect both rear brakes in one line?

[@stevencorbo1220]

Good job

[@aaguirre123]

Excellente

[@sergiogalicia1402]

Hey Do you know what specific rotors we’d use if we switched out bolt patter from 5x100 to 5x114?

[@cgmachanic]

your tofu shop frs looks daf!!!!

[@IDtent33]

the bolts that hold the caliper to the bracket floating pins thread into the stock rotor holes if you cant find something

[@chrisc1904]

Is it necessary to do dual rear calipers or would it be ok to just do rotor and brake line

[@QJ1K-7]

you made me very confident in trying this!!

[@Errick914]

Cool video, did all the brake fluid flow out when you were done with the install?

[@JonnyBarajas]

When changing brake lines, all the brake fluid flows out and needs to be replaced.

[@picassoimpaler3243]

Im a bit late to the vifdeo here, but what wheels were you using when ou did this setup? Im curious to see if the will still fit underneath of stock wheels if there is a spacer involved. Thanks!

[@TheDweezy87]

this dude is the shit!!!

[@geraldpaulsilvaolmos4978]

Hey bro quick question I want to do that in my car and I saw do you use a brackets to hold the calipers where I can fine those

[@AndrewRodriguez-nl2rp]

Can you use the same rotors as the fronts for the rears or do they have specific rotors for the rear.

[@bennyoslotan2210]

Looks like there will be pad overhang issue. Any issues with this?

[@leonardogutierrez1132]

So if they worked with your rims they should work with stock frs rims ( yr 13) ???

[@1atinlove]

Just found this channel, i also have a toybaru. I wanted to ask where did you get the rims? Theses are the ones from Japan right?

[@JonnyBarajas]

These are a custom 2 piece wheel I had made to look like a wantanabe Wheel while having rocketbunny specs before these were available. But as of now Wantanabe make this at a premium cost of course.

[@foxycoxy1011]

Couldn’t you run the Brembos on the rear as well

[@peterhatch1583]

Is that a 4 piston caliber I was looking at 6 piston calibers of a cad

[@inmaniac]

I know this video is like 4 years old - but for anyone watching this, please be a LOT more careful with the grease than this guy. You really don't want that anywhere near the pad surface, and you want to ensure it's not on the side of the friction material either. As the pad wears, even getting just a little bit of that grease on the brake surface will greatly impact your braking ability.

[@thecitunes]

Can you do a brake comparison test Cadillac CTS brembo vs OEM BRZ/Gt86/FRS..?

[@JonnyBarajas]

I would need a stock frs for comparison.

[@thecitunes]

@@JonnyBarajasthanks for your content it is very good! that would be fantastic. So far no one has made a comparison and on the forums everyone asks about that.

[@fvazquez509]

Great video. You should powder coat the brakes make them look nicer.

[@JonnyBarajas]

I'll think about it.

[@sneakysnake109]

I must have missed it, but how did you get brake lines to the second set of rear calipers?

[@allturbo98]

sneakysnake109 I was wondering the same thing.

[@JonnyBarajas]

I didn't. Currently, the second caliper is disconnected, but you can run a T-connection so both calipers can be connected. I plan on installing a hydro e-brake and wire it to the second caliper, when I get one.

[@allturbo98]

Jonny The Car Doctor ok that make sense. Keep up the great work on the car!

[@kathiranand8949]

sneakysnake109 6

[@sydemoid]

Think he could have kept the cable, and use a different caliper set (I think Ferrari uses a cable actuated parking brake caliper in the rear)

[@ashmeedmohammed4549]

Hey guys need help l did the break swap an now l am trying to figure out what rims work

[@gofast8144]

You can run CTV or ATS caddy Brembo with this mod kit?

[@clickbijou]

Thank you for the great video. I got a quick question for wheel clearance. do the caliper will fit on stock rims? 17" for sure? my current wheel is 17" 35mm offset. so If the brakes are OK with stock 17" wheel, I won't have to worry about installing the brakes. Thank you so much!

[@JonnyBarajas]

For 17" stock wheels may need some spacers, and if you get wheels make sure they say "clears bbk".

[@clickbijou]

Thank you for the answer :) Currently I have 15 mm spacers on my 4 wheels. so, my wheel specs could be 17 x 8j 20mm offset ( include spacer). TE37 style I already bought the calipers, I am so worried about clearance.

[@joshuaszeto]

@@clickbijou Hey, i am actually curious if you ended up getting this bbk and if they fit with your oem wheels? where does it hit? would a spacer solve the issue?

[@clickbijou]

@@joshuaszeto Hey, I think you may need the spacers with OEM wheel. it;s been a long time since I installed the break. However, at that time, my wheel offset was better than OEM wheel, I still needed the spacers for caliper clearance. now I am running Enkei NT03 wheel with 255-35-18, I still need 5mm spacers on front. I hope it would help

[@jackwilliams131]

Might be a dumb question, but how come you couldn’t use Cadillac Brembo’s for the back too?

[@JonnyBarajas]

There's currently no direct fit bracket to accomodate the ats v rears on to an frs rear hub and disc. The only direct fit Brembo rears I could find are from a 15 sti.

[@masteryoda669]

Did you need a spacer for this b/c the lugs were too short? Would I need extended lugs if I did this for my FRS?

[@JonnyBarajas]

A wheel hub adapter will add a hub-centric spacer and will add extra wheel studs to mitigate the need for longer studs.

[@medjafat]

Hi great job. What's the link for the rear bracket. Thanks et keep up with the good job

[@JonnyBarajas]

here you go: www.ctsvbrakeswap.com/subaru-kits/frs-brz-gt-86-4-piston-ats-caliper-bracket-kit

[@hachirokumonkey9155]

Mate this is a very helpful DIY ;) just one curiosity...in your opinion, this brake swap will fit under 17x8,25 et35 rims? i would buy this brake swap kit but i have fear this not fit under my wheels T_T thanks for the eventually reply :)

[@JonnyBarajas]

Mine are 17" step lip wheels, meaning my inner Barrell is 16". These should fit. As for the spokes, like with any wheel a bit of a spacer might be needed.

[@flat4life800]

Hachiroku Monkey 18 is what the swap kit says but some 17s will work, it is dependent on manufacturer.

[@danyonwheels7926]

I have 17x8 Avid AV-06 wheels and I’m scared to buy these because I am not sure if the inner diameter of the wheel is enough to clear the caliper. Any suggestions? What is the minimum diameter that the wheels need to be to clear this?

[@josuepaz7617]

No lock tight on any of the bolts ?

[@car24dude]

Will this fit and work on a regular Subaru Impreza...... not a ( WRX or STi. ) ??

[@JonnyBarajas]

If you have a 5x100 bolt pattern and will be upgrading to 326mm (12.8") 2004 STI rotor. Then yes.

[@sealeyteamsix5980]

Are the STI rear brembos the same dimensions? Heard that the 04-07 are different. I have the pp Brz already but going to run a dual caliper setup in the rear. Looking for a second set of brembos to run with my srs dual caliper bracket but not sure if I need the torque solutions adapter as well

[@JonnyBarajas]

STI package usually has bigger brakes then wrx, you'd have to find out to be certain.

[@muzzy1013]

nice vid,you could/should upgrade your lug studs get a longer one instead of buying or using spacers. which sometimes arent that safe,but it depends. someitmes its usefull tho, please get longer lug studs

[@JonnyBarajas]

I run conversion adapters that don't decrease or increase lug stud length from stock. I've been using them for 2 years since I got the Frs and haven't ran to any issues yet. They make it possible to run the custom wheels and line up my wheels with the rocket bunny.

[@psymonc5404]

Hows the brembos holding up with the stock master cylinder and how do you like them so far?

[@JonnyBarajas]

Definitely more stopping power than before. Not as good as my ksport BBK on my lexus, but great for the price.

[@yeewins5221]

Can you please link the exact pads you got?

[@jasonbourne6531]

Do you need a Y joint for the rear dual calipers?

[@JonnyBarajas]

You could do that yes, but I went with a independent hydro handbrake for the second caliper, checkout the video on my channel.

[@Mario-hd5se]

You have the link for the pads you got ?

[@StocksBigPlays]

hey for rear what year STI Caliper is it? 04?

[@BushmanCanuck]

Shaewd Woetgrk 15

[@ashmeedmohammed4549]

hey man you know if the OEM stock 17inch wheels will fit back befor l try the break swap

[@JonnyBarajas]

They will clear the barrel if 17", but you may need a spacer to clear the spokes. And move the spokes away from the caliper.

[@ComputerGeekOnTwoWheels]

Wait wait, woooo...How did you connect the second brake caliper to the system? Did I miss something? Did you use a y-connector to feed a brake line to the second rear caliper? How does it work for parking your car? Oh, you answered it below. So what is the advantage of having a second rear caliper besides removing the old style drum brake?

[@JonnyBarajas]

Robert Orellana I setup a hydro e-brake to the second caliper. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apOxXqtvj7Wsh6M

[@gamingwithflow7887]

What brake pads you used?

[@bensonkwok2486]

Do they work on 2015 Q50 premium?

[@jaymariano9163]

What size is your spacers?🙋🏻‍♂️

[@Alientraveler003]

The caliper pin to hold the pads in . It didn't use a cotter pin to hold the nailed shaped pin in?

[@JonnyBarajas]

Alien003 Hydrogen nitrogen Not on this type of brembo, the pin have a locking mechanism built in already.

[@haroldmaunas1172]

What wheel specs? Ive been reading you have 16" inner barrel i just wanna know if they have clearance issue. I run 16s on steel rims on my winter setup. I know i have to run hella thick spacer

[@JonnyBarajas]

I have less than a centimeter of clearance from caliper to barrel, Doesn't rub.

[@BaiMoto24]

What’s the specs on your wheels?

[@yeewins5221]

What drill did you use?

[@leogarcia7410]

Where do you buy all the setup, from down under so interested in doing the conversion . Cheers

[@439530]

Rock auto for most

[@YUENFELIX1]

Are these real brembo ? How come ACDELCO part number ?

[@manueldelgado662]

Can i jus buy the CTS-V calipers n throw em on my frs? Without everything else

[@JonnyBarajas]

You only need the caliper adapter bracket and the rotors, everything else is optional.

[@Mrheven100]

The stecker says " FUJIWARA TOFU shop". What is your intention of it?

[@JonnyBarajas]

This is my modern day replica and take on the AE86 from the Initial D Anime series. The show inspired me to build this car.

[@TheDarthvader123]

How much are latex gloves?

[@hoopmixtape23ify]

What state are you based out of if you don’t mind me asking?

[@JonnyBarajas]

AZ

[@KingLouieX]

Dude call Discovery Channel you need your own show!!!!

[@Telowin]

Only professionals smack axles with hammers and reuse stake nuts. Good job brah.

[@DragonflySpecTV]

Very awesome, detailed instructional video. Only thing I find issue with is removing fully functional ebrakes without finding a viable solution and running a second pair of calipers that aren't even functional. Imo, that just takes away from the credibility of an otherwise awesome video.

[@JonnyBarajas]

Don't have the time or the money to continue any further with the brake system. It would also be a pain removing the lines for the ebrake later than when the system is fully accessible.

[@cabbageisguud6203]

Wow

[@Drifftpanda]

Hey man nice video - What size is the tap ?

[@JonnyBarajas]

M12 tap

[@Drifftpanda]

@@JonnyBarajas M12 x 2.0 ?

[@Drifftpanda]

@@JonnyBarajas what's the tread size ?

[@johnathanbarajas3543]

Check out ctsvbrakeswap.com

[@robertocatano8899]

Where did you get the calipers ?

[@JonnyBarajas]

2 months prior to this video, I made a video of the parts on my channel.

[@rafsolo]

0:08 what kind of rims are those?

[@JonnyBarajas]

custom 2 piece wantanabe style rims made with rocketbunny specs.

[@turbskibrz6594]

Rota wheels also sells a similar rim

[@caseyjuco6346]

dumb question. which brand? are those rota's?

[@ewergarcia6401]

Hey bro where you buy those adapter??? Thanks

[@JonnyBarajas]

ctsvbrakeswap.com, I also made a video with the parts list.

[@ewergarcia6401]

Jonny The Car Doctor I have acura rsx type s and I wanna doing the same thing but with the acura tl type s brembo caliper do you never hear something about that?? Looks like the same process

[@jarcii6215]

What size is the self tapper??

[@JonnyBarajas]

M12

[@invisiblelight007]

What size wheels do you need to clear these?

[@JonnyBarajas]

17 inch wheels will clear these, only issue will be back spacing. Its best to run bbk compatible wheels or run a spacer if your wheel face doesn't clear the calipers.

[@thelucas1146]

What wheels are they, they look sick

[@JonnyBarajas]

Custom 2-piece. or Wantanabes

[@thelucas1146]

@@JonnyBarajas oh wait nevermind they're from intial d

[@JonnyBarajas]

@@thelucas1146 Like.. the entire car livery.

[@josephdykes6722]

They fit cause of the spacer. Why not just say that???

[@KDD8]

3:40 how come you grinded down your socket?

[@439530]

Sometimes mechanics grind it down for better clearance. It doesn’t mean you need a thinner socket for this install.

[@KDD8]

@@439530 Thanks!

[@keith011985]

Can you help me I have a 2010 BMW X6

[@JonnyBarajas]

This kit is specific to the frs/brz, but im sure there are similar setups off of other bmws.

[@calebpool3762]

Wheel spec and spacer size?

[@JonnyBarajas]

17x9.5 -3 (235/45r17) fronts and 17x11 -30 (265/40r17) rears, Custom Two-piece welded, Forged Aluminum wheels with step-lip. The hub converters are 15mm. People always ask.

[@ae86ptan7]

Will this fit the IS300?

[@JonnyBarajas]

This won't fit on the IS300. The bracket is what makes it possible.

[@JonnyBarajas]

I have seen people with IS300s swap in brakes from an LS400, which isn't a brembo, but it's definitely a cheap big brake kit you could look into for your IS.

[@daniellanzotti2391]

How much they cost Johnny?

[@JonnyBarajas]

I linked every part I used.

[@daniellanzotti2391]

@@JonnyBarajas thanks for nothing

[@blaqkhavok4863]

just a heads up... a forum member on FT86club.com found that the evoX rears fit (almost) perfectly and he did all of the math in regards to finding a rear upgrade that will compliment this exact front upgrade, so as to keep the stock front/rear brake bias, and not have it change, upset the brake balance of the 86....

[@thegroundhurts]

So after doing the CTSV caliper kit and then doing the evoX calipers to correct the brake bias you are still close to the cost of doing a proper front BBK. With a proper front BBK you don't need to upgrade the rears at all(except pads) and you are getting a proper 2 piece rotor as well.

[@tehgusbus2716]

+Aaron Trout how much

[@Dannyyzeee]

why would I need an open ended 10mm wrench

[@JonnyBarajas]

line wrenches allow for an easier brake line removal and install.

[@Dannyyzeee]

Jonny The Car Doctor can't I just use the other end though

[@JonnyBarajas]

I suppose. It just makes life easier, with a much tighter grab on to the socket. It's a slippery one.

[@calebpool3762]

Wheel spec?

[@JonnyBarajas]

17x9.5 -3 (235/45r17) fronts and 17x11 -30 (265/40r17) rears, Custom Two-piece welded, Forged Aluminum wheels with step-lip. The hub converters are 15mm.

[@calebpool3762]

-3 offset in the front?

[@anthonymoy4471]

Baller using diamond tip craftsman screw driver as a pry bar.....

[@K03sport]

Funny how "budget" doesn't translate into "easy". Also, budget is a strange word as these pieces still aren't cheap.

[@JonnyBarajas]

True. They are only "budget" in comparison to 6k brembos. Its relative, completely agree.

[@toddandrus5389]

So no parking break?

[@thecellarworkshop4042]

Right, you've removed the mechanical parking brake and fitted a second set of hydraulic calipers, which are not connected to anything yet...?! Do you have Hills in Arizona?!! How do you stop your car rolling away when parked? Relying on the drive train to hold the car is not wise, especially as you mentioned cracked drive shafts in your previous video!!! It's clear you have produced a well thought out instructional video, but it's a shame that you haven't applied the same amount of thought to what you are actually doing to the car...!! If you're modifying the brakes get all the parts to complete the work, don't stop half way through because it's expensive!

[@JonnyBarajas]

The rear calipers are in a separate loop for a future hydro ebrake used primarily for drifting, an should be functional once I get a chance to find a cheap hydro.

[@alecsandrrunkvd4392]

Не правильно поставил ! Лево право перепутал! Этот суппорт на другую сторону

[@T0n189]

Cadillac written on brakes? just NO man! wtf?

[@windowmaker]

For the luls