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
www.dbausa.com
Front Rotor: DBA-5654XS-10 (dual drilled)
Rear Rotor: DBA 42656S-10 (dual drilled)
Pads: DBA (next video for details)
Front Brake Lines: amzn.to/3jywD55
Rear Brake Lines: amzn.to/34VWtMq
Motul Fluid: amzn.to/3lHTRYa
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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[@Frost640]

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

[@SarahnTuned]

It’s not always the best path for growth on KZbin unfortunately, analytics favor half-assed 💩 often times.

[@lowlifeangler]

A 2007 Malibu ...a never ending project keeping it on the road

[@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

[@SarahnTuned]

Rock auto part measurements & subaru illustrated part break downs.

[@bongodave13]

@@SarahnTuned You've done the Forester community a great service. Anyone who wants to upgrade the brakes can just watch this and know the whole deal. Great job. You really knocked off some un-sprung weight, which is the best weight to lose.

[@kingkong348]

@@SarahnTuned Hi Sarah, just wondering could it be using 2017 wrx sti rear knuckle 28411VA020/030 rather than 2011 sti knuckle? Thanks a lot🙇🏻‍♂️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Bootycreaser805]

Hello sarah ik this is a old video do you know if this will work for a 2018 fxt with eye sight? Or if anyone else knows ?

[@mikekillion4731]

I don't see why it wouldn't. Did you try?

[@802Garage]

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

[@1969ashley1969]

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

[@sdone7672]

ashley1969 cheer's for that, saved me googling it. 👍

[@nicchex10]

Well, as a French word accoutrement is generally in reference to clothing, but it wouldn’t be the first word that got additional meaning when used in the English language.

[@1969ashley1969]

@@nicchex10 Totally correct, from an old French word meaning 'seam' and going all the way back to a Latin word consuere, meaning "to sew together'.

[@nigelkerr2513]

Appropriate use especially when matched with blue nail polish!

[@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

[@SarahnTuned]

Parts listed in video description

[@jeffreypierson2064]

Better hurry before the price goes up or they sell out.

[@ChinitFxt]

Sarah -n- Tuned thank you

[@mikekillion4731]

Did you end up doing it? Will it fit 17" wheels?

[@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.

[@BillinSD]

Achievement Unlocked: Complete STi brake upgrade on Subaru Forester XT They should call it "getting your Forester XT Sarah-n-Tuned". (a new verb :-) ) Excellent work!

[@delukxy]

XTST = Ecstasy.

[@DougKremer]

A+ as always. Love the siri interruption. As far as I've always known, the manufacturer people always refer to those style rears as drum-in-hat setups.

[@NickyStrunz]

So this is quite literally the same job I'm prepping to do on my 2020 WRX with the same 2017 STI brembos. Seems that all Subaru's are Lego's, at least the 2015-2021's. Awesome video, stoked to feel the difference with these!

[@don7406]

Dayyaamm girl, those lower control arms are fire. Nice work figuring it all out.

[@buffandsweet33]

I could watch you fix up cars all day long!

[@zoharodetafalla6429]

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

[@nekonosuke3086]

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

[@forgottenautos8461]

I put the previous generation oem gold Brembos on my SVX. Definitely not a direct fit, but I got it to work.

[@pkt1213]

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.

[@jims8618]

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

[@SwissTuned]

Absolutely love your videos! You're one of the most skilled youtubers out there, it's literally so much fun watching you :)

[@SwissTuned]

The White Try writing this in your third language, then you’ll know how I feel. But thanks anyways for making KZbin comments a better place

[@brummiescot]

I am so envious of your none rusty cars. Here in uk everything is covered in rust

[@julioburgos4979]

I can't wait to see you in your dream garage. U really deserve it!!! Love the channel.

[@grayfool]

Very cool job. A win in every department. You should get double Brownie points for the work you put in to this conversion. And, to paraphrase an 80's t shirt slogan, "Proper KZbinrs do it on the floor in the garage".

[@kap6334]

The highlight of my week is when I see you've posted, I can't wait to laugh.

[@cindysue5474]

You know the same here also its just relaxing to watch Her videos.

[@davidstuart4915]

@Newblood too much hassle and disappointment!

[@Dave-fx5zw]

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!

[@steventhomas5865]

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!

[@jamesoncross7494]

How do you manage to stay so clean, not break your nails, and not scratch your watch to crap? Very impressive.

[@blackfly29er]

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. 🔥

[@lesthegreat]

When I changed my rotors and pads on my 08 STI hatch from the oem Brembo's to DBA rotors and Hawk Ceramic pads there was a massive change in brake feel.

[@QuartzE-cb3cp]

You have an awesome personality and mind. The way you think is so random and intelligently planned out it seems!

[@icer3jdy]

Your excitement is contagious Sarah. I'm excited for you. Can't wait to see you drive Gump with the new upgrades. I'm sure it will be an amazing ride. I so much enjoy your videos Sarah it's hard to believe you're a one-woman show.

[@djjakewalpole1]

Anyone else like her videos before you watch them cause you know there always gonna be perfect also i love you using Australian made disk and pads

[@Pinehollowmechanical]

I was thinking that about the garage as I was watching it before you said it lol....so much work has been done in there it’s nuts

[@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!

[@johnnatt4875]

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

[@Th3Gr3mlinz]

It’s been so nice to see someone with a channel on a Forester XT and doing things like this.

[@richy77g99]

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

[@jpiazzola]

Another hard working video. It's amazing what you do in that little garage.. Well done, Gump looks great.Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

[@djmandrick]

You can now add "I won the Internet" to your already long list of skills and achievements. Congrats, looks awesome and I'm sure with the unprecedented amount of background research and cross-checking you must have had to do, it will no doubt work flawlessly and serve you well for many years to come.

[@johnulrich5572]

Love the content, the high production quality, the music and the professionalism of the technical work you do. Great job.

[@SarahnTuned]

Thanks

[@RalphiNYCb3]

That’s one thing I love about Subarus, the fact that they’re so interchangeable. That’s gonna be a nice looking Fozzy. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@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

[@Ne3to0]

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.

[@blackackcl]

After so many struggles and sad/frustrated Sarah videos, it's nice to see you accomplish a big project and be able to smile and be proud of your work. Keep it up Sarah!

[@joeym.1143]

Yous have the crispiest engines with all that sun 🌞 outhere.

[@wild_lee_coyote]

That is one clean conversion Sarah. Even Mr. Clean can’t hold a candle to what you do.

[@dannylister558]

Your videos are never long enough..your excitement is contagious..wonderful content..

[@cme2cau]

Being Australian I have been using dba rotors for years. They are great and well priced.

[@iainmcglynn833]

The only mechanic worldwide who’s skills cleaning and looks are all a 10 Such care and research goes into your work and not to mention the quality of the filming / editing I love your videos and will never stop watching This was one serious upgrade and yes in that small garage miracles happen ❤️🌈🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👌

[@dannyeg6]

Hey Sarah! Have to say, This is by far the best video you have put together to date! From the editing, content, work done, just everything, it's absolutely perfect! It's been awesome watching you evolve over the past 6 years. Great work, as always... I share your OCD cleanliness and can appreciate everything you have done to forester Gump, Mr dos, and tatter tot! Keep up the great work! Let me know if you want a license plate from Montreal Quebec Canada lol

[@paulstamour926]

I saw a 2020 Forrester Gump today. Dark grey with red accents. Interior was black with red stitching. Really nice. But it was a 4 cylinder. Your brake upgrade is very nice. Stay cool

[@LoneMechanic]

Same choice as I made with my 2007 SG forester, preferred a large estate car but with the performance of an Impreza. My SG is the 2.5 turbo with the Prodrive Performance Pack and with some minor modes has 280bhp and over 420Nm of torque with a 0-60 time of sub 5 seconds. Not bad for a big SUV from the late 00's.

[@anubis33]

Despite not being a car nerd or understand quite what you’re up to, you certainly make entertaining and informative videos. Kudos.

[@andrewstanley8388]

Used this video as a guide to do this swap myself. Great upgrade for the XT.

[@joneskimracing2932]

Bigger garage with lift => more fun projects => 1 million plus subscribers in no time

[@marcushurt]

Hello Sarah! Just a suggestion for the wheels (if it’s not too late). Put the stickers on one side (driver or passenger) and leave them off the other to compare the look.

[@robertgrauman8602]

You're amazed by the work you do in that garage? You walk through the door saying Beast Mode and your accomplishments speak for themselves.

[@williamdonly7966]

WELL DONE!! upgraded gump brakes, with oem parts, deserves a big pat on the back, for doing your homework!! Cant wait to see the finished car.

[@jaanusmooses]

Love that you are as you are in your videos. No acting, just pure talent ;) . Pretty and hard working- nice combo...

[@vigilante351]

Those Discs Are From Disc Brakes Australia.... Quality discs that we here, use regularly! So glad they gave you a set to try, especially the two piece versions! (My number plate is above your door DB7079)

[@afmoa]

Best video on Gump so far. How to mix and match stock componets to make upgrades work. I did the same thing at the dealership parts department for club members. 1st gen air bag to coil spring conversion, Impreza TR brake upgrades, RS/STi conversions. Lots of tricks back in 2000-2008.

[@bk8230]

Dig the 80s synth music during the time lapse. And the drive by of the supras and vette were cool.

[@jerryamalfitano478]

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.

[@josesito915]

for the longest time I've waited for someone to make this swap happen

[@ramonpunsalang3397]

For a major rebuild, I think this is the first instance when everything went according to plan.. kudos on the great job.

[@estlerd]

You are amazing Sarah! I love your work ethic.

[@TRAVIS-L]

Every time I watch one of your videos It makes me want to buy new parts for my WRX

[@larryordine7542]

Okay. I really am on board with the front brake change. Better lighter rotors and Brembo calipers and hi performance pads and losing about seven or eight pounds a wheel. Great. But in my humbler world, since over 80 percent of the braking force is in the front wheels..I would leave the rear brake hub set up, and suspension, which you already did a very nice job on, alone. What did the rear conversion cost? Ah, New brake fluid. First in five years. That's important. And...I wouldn't drive the car with those old pads on the new rotors. The initial bed in process should be with the pads you are going to use to create proper boundary layer; If you are as OCD as advertised. Nice job Sarah. I love that you used OEM parts to do this. Your approach was smart enough to make this work without Frankenstein welding or cutting or messing up the geometry. Brava. Love Larry P.S. You pronounce aluminum like a Brit. ..Ah loo MIN e um... but accouterments like a Yankee. It's french so it's AH koo tre MAWent.

[@johnt8838]

great job.. i own the same model in oz. and have been upgrading stock parts to performance parts. i was in a pickle on how to sti brembo and swap out the stock calipers and etc, as you mentioned the front is easy, the rear was the diff part, because of the inner drum parking brakes setup.. now i know what to do.. thanks mate.. and cheers

[@clairoux.matthew]

Welcome to the club, i just did front and rear knuckle conversion to make me 5x114.3 when I did my brembos. More wheel options now too.

[@richardw64]

Came home after a long day and rushed to the computer, just to see what you were up to today.

[@richardgalindo1364]

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.

[@markpashia7067]

The video is her log for future reference.

[@markuslaine7566]

I don’t know much of cars but you are professional and beautiful

[@wonderchild53]

When is the last time I commented that you're...AMAZING...as I see it ...your working on these models...!!!

[@ldenis2]

Hey Sarah! There are 2 things have to be done a little bit different: 1. Do not lube end of silent-block since its central part has to be tightened to control arm. 2. Silent-blocks have to be tighten in ready to drive position, but it doesn't matter if it is a floating silent-block.

[@JUKE179r]

I used to have a RHD Subaru Impreza when I was stationed in England back in the 90's. It was bad ass!!!!

[@jettech1041]

I’ve modified all my cars. But I promised myself I wouldn’t touch the 2019 Forester Sport....but you are making it extremely hard to keep that promise. Great job on the brake conversion!!

[@tomdixon1213]

One of the best time lapse presentations on Sarah-n-tuned. I.e. the overhead angle view on the front driver side.

[@cjmq1970]

Señor Dos looks really great, it reflects not only your technical skills but your pride and determination as well, kind of long for OCD as you say

[@jpitt916]

You added sparkles to the click of the ratchet?!?! Love it!

[@googulisevilscum]

I'm in awe of your tenacity in your restoration projects! Your OBD, LSD, or whatever compulsion you have to clean is rather annoying, but your work is outstanding!! P.S. you're pretty... :)

[@johnmbell4642]

What can I say this girl can wrench that looks awesome you’ve helped so many Suby’s see the Forrester through the trees

[@Eric-cf8je]

I've been kinda trying to figure out how to do it correctly. You did it! Awesome!!!

[@Laguy211]

Mad respect to you Sarah amazing job 😎

[@ricardoarohenapagan9149]

Very much well used word, my dear Sarah... . 'Accoutrement' properly defines the accessories which accompanies the main assembly. More power to you!

[@avluis86]

Love you, love this, love the content and conversion; drive a 2017 WRX Limited which I'm planning on doing an STI transmission swap alongside Brembos; the detail you go into and the clear research shows these parts can all play together like LEGOs (no cutting!!!); I have a lot of videos to catch up with, thank you~

[@mostcom]

Sorry I'm late.😋So happy you said accoutrements. When you were working on Mister Dos, I so hoped when you replaced the trim around the shifter boot, or your inside door release handle bezel you would have used the word escutcheon.

[@benjaminschmidt9765]

Die Fahrzeug sind immer top in Schuß Respekt 👍

[@JarodKeel]

I’ve never really been into cars and always thought of them to get me from point a to point b. After watching your videos for the past year that has changed. I now try to take better care of my car. Just wanted to say thank you for all the awesome content!

[@TweenerY2K]

Sexy Sarah is a mechanical genius. Seriously love this channel

[@zachfosterWeeklyVlog]

id love to be doing this right now but my white FXT is sitting in the dealership lot with a hole in its block luckily under warranty thanks SOA

[@witchcraftauto]

This is sick! I just upgraded the brakes on my G35 and I actually painted the calipers black and used gold akebono lettering for the face. I really like the black look of sport calipers.

[@djfreshkig8361]

Yay! Everybody gets lube!!! Those lower control arms are sick. Nice choice.

[@IIIRotor]

I went for Wilwood Dynalite 4potters on all fours of mine... and ended up having to up the master-cylinder diameter one notch too, to make up for the bigger volume needed to squeeze all that Wilwood goodness...

[@gggooogggttt]

Awesome upgrade! I went with the 4/2 pot Subaru gravel brake calipers (06-07 WRX) on my '09 Forester. The fronts used the OEM rotors but the rear required Legacy rotors, which had a bit more surface area and were vented. Better bite and sexy looking 👍

[@Baldorado]

I can’t wait to eventually do this on my 18 FXT!! Amazing as always!!👌👌

[@TxHammer757]

Check your brake line, looks like it was right behind the rotor on the front wheel.....GREAT JOB

[@Sereno44]

You got that Subaru since you were in Air Force!!! After all you've done sensuous Sarah🔥 that car is going to fly 💥✈

[@DS-wv1nl]

Best content EVER! 🔥 👑

[@SarahnTuned]

Best comment ever 😜

[@pnrcomps]

BRAVISSIMO! Amazing job piecing that rear setup, it looks AMAZING! Nice work Sarah! Very impressed cant wait to see it on the ground with the wheels on. grats!!!

[@kevinouellette4040]

Well at least you have a garage.. I do my work on dirt and rock driveway... and to pull enginds.. well either a tree and pulleys or a tractor..you are fortunate to have shelter.

[@jesusq8090]

Congratulations on figuring out the brakes

[@madjanx]

Awesome! I've got an SJ Forester XT and you always give me ideas for what to do with mine.