To answer the original question. Go for the larger brakes up front if
you can find them. Most of the braking is done with the front wheels. I
opted for both, but did the front first and am very pleased with the
result (I too have the EG-33 engine in my Syncro Westy).

On Dec 22, 2005, at 7:36 PM, Tom Salicos wrote:

> Given a heaver rear end with a larger Subaru engine in a Syncro, and
> wanting more stopping power, which is smarter to do first?
>
> 1) Upsize the now-stock front disc brakes or
>
> 2) Put discs on the rear?
>
>
> Tom Salicos
> '87 Syncro Westy EG-33