2G Outlander brakes vs evo brembos

[mitsumike0]

Hey guys so I'm in a little bit of a debate with myself here. I recently sold my daily driver, which was a 2015 wrx. That has forced me to daily drive my dsm. I don't really mind it but it has made me realized that my braking is terrible in comparison. Even though my wrx had 2 piston rotors with I think 12 inch rotors it stopped amazing. It's definitely not a fair comparison between both cars but I'm searching for better for my dsm.
My Car is a 2g awd with hawk 5.0 pads, braided brake lines and super ate brake fluid. I have searched and came down with two options: outlander brakes or evo brembos. I actually have evo brembos already but the cost to get them installed will be costly. Plus finding wheel options is a pain and I don't want to run usual evo wheels either. Outlander brakes on the other hand retain wheels that fit our cars with no problem. I get the concept of increasing braking torque with a larger rotor but is this option even worth it? It will be must cheaper for sure. Which would you guys do? Car is a daily driver now and I only drag race (sometimes) with spritied street driving.
On a last note I know tires are a huge factor to this and I am running street tires that are a little older. However that will be addressed very soon. Thanks to all

 

[eclipse gsx]

Following been thinking of outlander brakes too soo im hooked here

 

[19gsx91]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/update-to-05-06-outlander-caliper-brackets.512237/

For the price I managed to get mine at you can't go wrong.

I haven't installed mine yet so I can't speak to how effective they are.. but if price might of been an issue give that a try. Anyone I've ever talked to that upgraded to outlander brakes do not regret it.

 

[Black95TSIawd]

What you're experiencing is more than likely brake pedal feel... Not actual brake performance. Spirited driving with a few minor braking zones should not challenge even bone stock brakes.

First, bleed your system and get all the bubbles out. There are some, trust me. 2nd, get a 3g booster and brake master cylinder. That should tighten the pedal very well.

 

[GRNDSM]

I have been running Outlander brakes ever since I did the article and I have been very happy with them. I do left foot braking when AutoXing, so I am VERY hard on my brakes. I often "blue" the rotors at an event, but since this is also my daily driver, I remove "blueing" by driving it on the street.

Perhaps EVO8 brakes will work even better, but I never got around to checking it out

 

[99ECLIPSEGSXDSM]

I've run the outlander and CTS-V (very similar to the evo) setups and the CTS-V brakes much harder. I have no ABS and it's hard not to lock up to tires at an Autocross event if you're not careful. I did think the Outlander kit worked great over stock but I also swapped to a better pad compound and steel lines at the same time too. If you're just doing sprinted driving I'd just go for the outlander setup personally

 

[Black95TSIawd]

I've autocrossed on stock brakes with good pads. Easy to lock up the tires. Larger brake system are more of a heat sink than anything else.

 

[red_devil]

I have been running Outlander brakes ever since I did the article and I have been very happy with them. I do left foot braking when AutoXing, so I am VERY hard on my brakes. I often "blue" the rotors at an event, but since this is also my daily driver, I remove "blueing" by driving it on the street.

Perhaps EVO8 brakes will work even better, but I never got around to checking it out

Are you running the stock booster? I like my outlander setup also. Plenty of brake for a street car and I can still run a 16" wheel at the strip. Have considered changing to a 3g booster just to tighten the pedal some.

 

[GRNDSM]

I have never considered 3G booster. Stock one seems just fine.