Moss Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Question? When fitting new wheel disks or just disk pads; is there anything to be aware of? I have a 2.5 Outback 2002 model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Stuck slider pins and that's about it, check that the pistons move freely too, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 Thanks Stants, No electrics to worry about then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandals Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Caliper bolts may also be a massive PIA to remove... I tried with mine but couldn't get them off... had to get it into a garage :/ and no electrics to worry about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 Thanks Sandals, No electrics or sensors to worry about then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear101 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I would agree about the stuck slider pins . wears your pads out quicker and warps the discs ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Thanks bear, I'll need to remember that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Don't use copper grease on the pins, that's half the problem as it ends up breaking down and either cooking onto the surfaces or letting them seize. Something like this is much better http://www.eurocarparts.com/mobile/ecp/p/Accessories/Car-Maintenance/Greases-and-Oils/Grease/?526770250&0&cc5_150&gclid=CP3RoOjjzsoCFYPnwgodGoQFgg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear101 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 If you buy a new pin kit it should come with the break grease to use with the pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom30 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Can you use red rubber grease on the slider pins. Was hoping to do a bit of TLC to brakes just to make sure all is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear101 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I wouldn't use anything apart from break grease ( not copperslip ), the last thing you want is to have them seize up again and have to do it all again ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom30 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 that is so true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzguy461 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 If you live in the rust belt where salt is used on streets you might want to go to cheap on the rear brakes because they will rust out quickly. You will be changing rear brakes a lot. Invest your money in the front brakes that's that's where most of the braking happens . The rear brakes with the emergency brake/ parking brake is inside the little drum, be prepared to change those a long with get of those parts for those brakes. I usually buy the parts and return if I don't need them saves a lot of hassle. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 What are the best disc pads to buy for good stopping power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear101 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I bought genuine pads from the bay from alanpriceautos007 . only cost £24.95 and they come with all the clips and break grease which you don't get with pattern parts . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Thanks for the heads-up; I'll have a look at them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 33 minutes ago, bear101 said: I bought genuine pads from the bay from alanpriceautos007 . only cost £24.95 and they come with all the clips and break grease which you don't get with pattern parts . 34 minutes ago, bear101 said: I bought genuine pads from the bay from alanpriceautos007 . only cost £24.95 and they come with all the clips and break grease which you don't get with pattern parts . Cannot find this seller on eBay. Does he go under another name? is he a uk seller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 33 minutes ago, Moss said: Cannot find this seller on eBay. Does he go under another name? is he a uk seller? Ah, just found it through Google. Genuine Subaru parts - marvellous. Thanks for heads-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear101 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I found them on the trusted garage and seller section of this forum . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 3 hours ago, bear101 said: I found them on the trusted garage and seller section of this forum . Yes I found them .. Your help appreciated.. Regards Moss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Bear01, I failed to find this section on our forum; >> " "I found them on the trusted garage and seller section of this forum". Where; and how do I find this section on the forum? Thanks Like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear101 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Hi Moss . apologies it was in the general topic area of the main forum not the outback section . I think it's under mot/service ,/ dealers part . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Thanks for the reply Bear01, contacted Alanpriceautos007; and they do not have the brake pads I need for the outback. Your help as always, appreciated. Moss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart360 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Eurocarparts ... Pagid discs - front £59 - Rear £33 Eicher Pads - front - £18 - Rear £23 Halfords Pagid pads - front £28 - Rear £37 Disk prices vary depending on whether vented or solid Mart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Thanks Mart360, Seems Halfords Prices are competitive with others. Are Halford Disc Pads For Subaru's good quality? (Pagid) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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