Changing Disks and Pads

[Jeronimo]

I am looking at buying a 2009 Legacy 2.5i (Gen 4) which has been sitting for a while judging by the disks and there seems to be little left on the pads.  I'm willing to fit new disks and pads myself.

 

Just asking if there are any specific difficulties I need to be aware of.  (I've done this on my Alfa a couple times).

 

Thanks, Jerry

[Gambit]

If they have the same sort of set up as the impreza very easy mate. I actually enjoy doing them. Only problems I know of is sticky pistons in the caliper can give headaches. But they might have changed on the newer cars. 

[Jay762]

you shouldnt have any issues given your Alfa experience ;)

[Gambit]

It's about the only job I do now without to many swear words and tool throwing :) 

[Jeronimo]

Cheers, guys.  It's always reassuring to get first hand experience advice.

 

First time I did the rears on the Alfa was a real head scratcher till I found out you needed a special tool to allow you to turn the pistons at the same time as pressing them in - due to the handbrake working on those pistons. 

 

My special tool turned out to be a G-cramp and large screwdriver :D

 

Jerry

[Gambit]

If the pistons are in good shape you should be able to just pull them in by hand. But know I've had to pull them in with a long bar before :)