Subaru Legacy Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

When a caliper on the Subaru Legacy seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your Legacy keeps the brake pad in continuous contact with the rotor, wearing the pad unevenly and scoring the rotor surface. By the time the caliper on the Subaru Legacy is identified as the fault, the pads are typically worn asymmetrically and the rotor is damaged. A caliper kit from GeoBrakes addresses every compromised component on your Subaru Legacy together.

What Is Included in the Subaru Legacy Disc Brake Caliper Kit

The kit for your Subaru Legacy includes the disc brake caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the Legacy, either new OEM-spec or quality remanufactured to the Subaru Legacy piston dimension and hydraulic pressure rating, brake pads in ceramic or semi-metallic formulation matched to the Legacy caliper and rotor specification, caliper hardware with slide pins, pin boots, and anti-rattle clips for correct caliper float on the Subaru Legacy, brake lubricant for correct pin and shim installation on your Legacy, and copper washers or banjo bolt seals for the brake hose connection where required by the Subaru Legacy application.

When a Caliper Kit Is the Correct Service Choice for the Subaru Legacy

A caliper kit is the right call for the Subaru Legacy in three specific situations. After a seized or dragging caliper, because the pads and often the rotor on your Legacy are already compromised. During a high-mileage Legacy overhaul at 150,000 kilometres or more, because caliper piston seals and guide pin boots on the Subaru Legacy are typically at or beyond their service life. After a brake fluid leak at the caliper, because fluid contamination of the Legacy brake pad renders the friction material permanently ineffective on your Subaru Legacy.

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Subaru Legacy

New OEM-specification calipers for the Subaru Legacy are manufactured from fresh materials with no prior service history, the strongest choice for Legacy vehicles in high-corrosion environments. Remanufactured calipers use original Subaru Legacy housings rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new units at a lower price point for most Legacy replacement applications.

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Subaru Legacy Is Due

• Subaru Legacy pulling to one side during braking, one caliper applying more force than the other
• One brake pad on your Legacy worn significantly more than its pair on the same axle
• Brake drag on the Subaru Legacy with a wheel that runs hot after normal driving
• Soft or sinking Legacy brake pedal caused by a caliper piston seal leak
• Brake fluid visible around the Subaru Legacy caliper piston boot
• Persistent metallic dragging noise from one Legacy corner not explained by worn pads

Why GeoBrakes for the Subaru Legacy Caliper Kit

Calipers for the Subaru Legacy are the most position-specific brake component in the catalogue. Left and right calipers for the Legacy are not interchangeable. Our vehicle selector confirms the correct caliper kit for the Subaru Legacy exact year, axle position, and left or right side before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions - Subaru Legacy Disc Brake Caliper Kits

Should I replace both calipers on my Subaru Legacy at the same time?

It is strongly recommended. If one caliper on the Subaru Legacy has seized or leaked, the caliper on the opposite side has experienced the same conditions and age on your Legacy. Replacing both restores balanced, even braking and eliminates the risk of the second Legacy caliper failing shortly after the first is replaced.

Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Subaru Legacy after installing a caliper kit?

Yes. Opening the hydraulic circuit on the Subaru Legacy to install the new caliper allows air to enter. After installation, the brake circuit on the Legacy must be bled at the caliper bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm, consistent brake pedal on your Subaru Legacy.

What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Subaru Legacy kit?

A new caliper for the Subaru Legacy has no prior service history and is the stronger choice for high-corrosion environments. A remanufactured caliper uses an original Legacy housing rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new at a lower price point for most Subaru Legacy applications.