Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ (ZN8/ZD8, 2022+): Brakes mods
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What are the best brakes mods for the Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ (ZN8/ZD8, 2022+)?
It depends on the car’s condition and how you use it. These are the 1 brakes build entry we have sourced for this car: ZD8 brake upgrades: GR86 and BRZ need different kits (Reported). Each lists caveats, related problems and sources so you can match it to your goal.
ZD8 brake upgrades: GR86 and BRZ need different kits Reported
On a GR86, the 2017-20 BRZ Performance Package Brembos and most Gen1 big brake kits bolt on because the knuckle is unchanged. On a BRZ with aluminum knuckles, choose a kit listed for the 2022+ BRZ, which may need a wheel spacer with factory wheels. AP Racing's revised 299 mm and 325 mm kits are said to clear all factory 2022+ 17s and 18s; its larger Radi-CAL kits do not.
Caveats: Kit fitment claims come from the vendors selling them. This is brake work: follow the service manual for torque and bleeding.
Related issues: BRZ aluminum front knuckles rule out most Gen1 brake kits
Parts: 2017-20 BRZ Performance Package Brembo brakes (4-piston front, 2-piston rear), Counterspace Garage Brembo GT B-M4 front big brake kit (86 / BRZ)
Sources (3)
- Toyobaru 86 Brake Kits: Gen.1 vs. Gen.2 — Essex Parts (AP Racing distributor, Feb 2022) (vendor article; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- 2022+ BRZ/GR86 BBK fitment guide — FT86CLUB (forum; posted by a brake-kit vendor's representative) (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Big Brake Kit Guide for Gen1 and Gen2 2022+ Toyota GR 86 and Subaru BRZ — Counterspace Garage (brake-kit vendor, Mar 2022) (vendor article; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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