Subaru Brumby 5 Stud/Brake Conversion Kit

Allows you to fit Subaru EJ series brakes, wheels, and front suspension to your Subaru Brumby. This kit is broken up into several smaller kits, they can be purchased individually or all together. Some kits may not be applicable to your build.

TO SUIT

– Subaru Brumby gen2 (1980-1993) EA81 engine

– Subaru Brat gen2 (1980-1993) EA81 engine

– Subaru Touring Wagon (1980-1984) EA81 engine

– Subaru MY Leone Sedan/Coupe (1980-1984) EA81 engine

 

 

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE KIT. DONOR VEHICLE PARTS AND SOME COMPONENTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED. PLEASE READ OUR 5 STUD/BRAKE CONVERSION GUIDE HERE FIRST BEFORE MAKING AN ORDER.

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PLEASE NOTE: The brake components are from most EJ vehicles between 1989 and 2008, however, some models may differ, so make sure to do your research first.

FEATURES

  • Years of research and development prior to production
  • Quality parts that are tested and fitted in our own workshop
  • DIY fitting instructions included
  • Available complete or only get the kits you need for your specific build
  • Proven engineerable design.
  • No welded components

 

WHATS INCLUDED?

NOTE: Everything below is either sold separately or in a complete kit. If you are not sure what you need, get in touch with us and we can help you with this.

 

REAR BRAKE CONVERSION KIT

For converting your rear Brumby drum brakes to EJ rear disk brakes (NOTE: Donor parts required not included in the kit) which includes the following:

  • New Custom Hubs
  • Mounting plates
  • Brake hoses
  • Mounting clamps and hardware
  • Fitting instructions

 

 

HANDBRAKE CONVERSION KIT

This kit converts your handbrake from the old Brumby front wheels to the rear wheels (NOTE: To be used in conjunction with the Rear Brake conversion kit) which includes the following:

  • New custom Hand brake cables and mountings
  • Fitting instructions

 

 

FRONT STRUT CONVERSION KIT

An optional kit to use when using the EJ front struts in your Brumby. This allows the Brumby strut top to fit your EJ strut.

NOTE: Donor suspension parts required are not included in the kit. This kit is not used if installed with a lift kit Please see the article write-up.

 

 

FRONT BRAKE/HUB CONVERSION KIT

No kit parts are supplied for this. A modification is required to the lower control arm to accept the EJ lower ball joint. After this is done and the front shock conversion is completed, the EJ knuckle and brakes are a direct bolt-on fit.

The following custom work is also required:

 

 

MASTER CYLINDER CONVERSION KIT

An optional kit is used if you are upgrading your brake master cylinder to work with the larger brakes (NOTE: A master cylinder is required, but is not included in the kit). EJ brake master cylinders with only 2 bottom-facing ports will not need this kit. This kit includes the following:

  • New fittings and blanks to suit the most common EJ master cylinders
  • Fitting instructions

 

 

STEERING SPACERS/RESTRICTORS

An optional kit to be used if your tyres are touching the body at full lock. These restrict the steering rack’s movement to prevent tyres scrubbing. The need for these completely depends on your rim offset and tyre size. This kit includes the following:

  • New custom restrictor bushes to suit power steering or non-power steering models
  • Fitting instructions

 

 

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?

Below is a list of components that you need to supply, from a donor vehicle, to make this kit work.

  • Both complete rear brake assemblies including backing plates
  • Both complete front shock assemblies. (When using factory EJ struts)
  • Both complete front brake assemblies including brake hoses
  • Both front steering knuckles including lower ball joints
  • Brake master cylinder (optional but recommended)

 

Below is a list of custom parts you require to modify to suit.  More information can be found in the article document on this web site.

  • Customised front EA control arms (Reamed out to suit EJ ball joints) – we can do this for you
  • Customised front CV axles/shafts (Custom length with splines to suit desired CV joints)
  • Front springs may rub on the body and require some peining to clear

 

 

 

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EXTRA INFO

CHOOSING A DONOR CAR

Some examples of the best donor vehicles are listed below however you are not limited to these recommendations. By looking at the compatibility chart you will see there are many other combinations that can be made to work.

 

Eg: An early Liberty is a good match for a non-lifted Brumby, except for the springs and spring top hats. These could be easily swapped off an Impreza or Forester to make them compatible.

 

  • Best for non-lifted: Early Impreza (including WRX) non-ABS models 1994 – 1998. (Can use the struts and springs, All rear brakes are compatible (except drum brake setups). Can use the brake master cylinder and the brake booster)
  • Best for 2-inch lifted: SF Forester 1997-2002. (Can use the struts and springs, All rear brakes are compatible. Non-ABS models can use the brake master cylinder but not the brake booster)

 

 

EXAMPLES

  • Early Subarus 1989 – 2001 without ABS should have a compatible brake master cylinder – check port number and configuration.
  • Early Subaru Liberty and Impreza 1989 – 1994 should have a compatible brake booster – check diameter.
  • Subaru Impreza 1993 – 2007 front struts, shocks, springs, and spring hats are the best for a Brumby without a lift kit.
  • Subaru Foresters and Outbacks have longer struts to suit 2-inch lifted Brumby. 
  • Early Subaru Liberty has the correct height struts for non-lifted Brumby. However, Libertys have the wrong springs and top spring hat.

 

NOTE: There are many strut combinations throughout the models. They vary in height. Take special attention when choosing struts and checking your ride height making sure you are not overextending your steering rack or CV axles.

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