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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:10 pm
Post subject: How many brake choices can you have?
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I am scrapping my '97 Legacy L with the blown HG,
and my '89 GL Coupe (because of rust) 
I have a 1996 Legacy Outback wagon I am getting ready, and I'm in a quadry
about the brakes. The rotors are big masses of rust...I think I could
drive the car 40,000 and never wear all that rust off, so new pads and
rotors are in order.
The car was made in 1995 and has 15" wheels. We didn't take the wheels off
to have a look. My choices for rotors are "dual caliper" which I would
think was only used on the 2.5L model (this is a 2.2 ) and they are listed
at Rock Auto as 10.24" diameter, 10.895" diameter, and "14 inch"
There are also specifications for "From 6/96" and at first I couldn't
remember, but then I remembered thinking if it was a '95 or a '96, because
it was made in 1995.
Other than pulling the wheels, is there an easy way to decide what rotors
and pads? It seems you had two choices on the rear: drums or rotors, and
this has 4 wheel rotors. |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 10:15 pm
Post subject: Re: How many brake choices can you have? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Sep 17, 9:10 pm, hachiroku wrote:
> I am scrapping my '97 Legacy L with the blown HG,
> and my '89 GL Coupe (because of rust)
>
> I have a 1996 Legacy Outback wagon I am getting ready, and I'm in a quadry
> about the brakes. The rotors are big masses of rust...I think I could
> drive the car 40,000 and never wear all that rust off, so new pads and
> rotors are in order.
>
> The car was made in 1995 and has 15" wheels. We didn't take the wheels off
> to have a look. My choices for rotors are "dual caliper" which I would
> think was only used on the 2.5L model (this is a 2.2 ) and they are listed
> at Rock Auto as 10.24" diameter, 10.895" diameter, and "14 inch"
>
> There are also specifications for "From 6/96" and at first I couldn't
> remember, but then I remembered thinking if it was a '95 or a '96, because
> it was made in 1995.
>
> Other than pulling the wheels, is there an easy way to decide what rotors
> and pads? It seems you had two choices on the rear: drums or rotors, and
> this has 4 wheel rotors.
I would email KNS ( http://www.knsbrakes.com/index.php ) about it. I
think, you also have a way to upgrade to 2/4-pot calipers if you want
to spend more $$$.(dunno if 15 inch wheels would clear the upgrade if
there's a new caliper bracket involved) Otherwise, I'd get plain-jane
Centric rotors and Centric Posi-quiet ceramic pads. Wife's 03 outback
has those pads (on stock rotors) and they are fantastic. MUCH better
than the Wagners they replaced and maybe a little better than stock.
Not terribly expensive either. |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:18 pm
Post subject: Re: How many brake choices can you have? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Sep 18, 1:36 am, hachiroku wrote:
> On Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:15:53 -0700, 1 Lucky Texan wrote:
> > On Sep 17, 9:10 pm, hachiroku wrote:
> >> I am scrapping my '97 Legacy L with the blown HG,
> >> and my '89 GL Coupe (because of rust)
>
> >> I have a 1996 Legacy Outback wagon I am getting ready, and I'm in a quadry
> >> about the brakes. The rotors are big masses of rust...I think I could
> >> drive the car 40,000 and never wear all that rust off, so new pads and
> >> rotors are in order.
>
> >> The car was made in 1995 and has 15" wheels. We didn't take the wheels off
> >> to have a look. My choices for rotors are "dual caliper" which I would
> >> think was only used on the 2.5L model (this is a 2.2 ) and they are listed
> >> at Rock Auto as 10.24" diameter, 10.895" diameter, and "14 inch"
>
> >> There are also specifications for "From 6/96" and at first I couldn't
> >> remember, but then I remembered thinking if it was a '95 or a '96, because
> >> it was made in 1995.
>
> >> Other than pulling the wheels, is there an easy way to decide what rotors
> >> and pads? It seems you had two choices on the rear: drums or rotors, and
> >> this has 4 wheel rotors.
>
> > I would email KNS ( http://www.knsbrakes.com/index.php ) about it. I
> > think, you also have a way to upgrade to 2/4-pot calipers if you want
> > to spend more $$$.(dunno if 15 inch wheels would clear the upgrade if
> > there's a new caliper bracket involved) Otherwise, I'd get plain-jane
> > Centric rotors and Centric Posi-quiet ceramic pads. Wife's 03 outback
> > has those pads (on stock rotors) and they are fantastic. MUCH better
> > than the Wagners they replaced and maybe a little better than stock.
> > Not terribly expensive either.
>
> No, not at all when you consider OEM rotors from S00B are $79!!!!!!
>
> The Centrics listed at Rock Auto are $23
>
> I used Beck Arnley on my Mazda and they were good, too, but they were on
> Special for $14.
Ken there at KNS 'should' be able to make sure you get gear that fits
- they even have 2-3 Soobs among the shop cars. As I said, I put
Centric Posi-quiet ceramic pads (stock rotors) on all 4 corners of the
wife's 03 OBW and I have StopTech Street performance on the fron of my
06 WRX wagon (stock rotors) all from KNS.
You might be surprised how shallow that rust is on the rotors. But if
the car seems to have original rotors and high miles - new otors may
be a good idea. Of course, relubing the moving parts of the calipers
and flushing brake fluid is always a good idea.
If the rotors are stuck, take a look for some - IIRC 8mm - bolt holes
on the rotors. You can put bolts in there to crank down on while
tapping on the disc.
good luck >> Stay informed about: How many brake choices can you have? |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 1:36 am
Post subject: Re: How many brake choices can you have? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:15:53 -0700, 1 Lucky Texan wrote:
> On Sep 17, 9:10 pm, hachiroku wrote:
>> I am scrapping my '97 Legacy L with the blown HG,
>> and my '89 GL Coupe (because of rust)
>>
>> I have a 1996 Legacy Outback wagon I am getting ready, and I'm in a quadry
>> about the brakes. The rotors are big masses of rust...I think I could
>> drive the car 40,000 and never wear all that rust off, so new pads and
>> rotors are in order.
>>
>> The car was made in 1995 and has 15" wheels. We didn't take the wheels off
>> to have a look. My choices for rotors are "dual caliper" which I would
>> think was only used on the 2.5L model (this is a 2.2 ) and they are listed
>> at Rock Auto as 10.24" diameter, 10.895" diameter, and "14 inch"
>>
>> There are also specifications for "From 6/96" and at first I couldn't
>> remember, but then I remembered thinking if it was a '95 or a '96, because
>> it was made in 1995.
>>
>> Other than pulling the wheels, is there an easy way to decide what rotors
>> and pads? It seems you had two choices on the rear: drums or rotors, and
>> this has 4 wheel rotors.
>
>
>
> I would email KNS ( http://www.knsbrakes.com/index.php ) about it. I
> think, you also have a way to upgrade to 2/4-pot calipers if you want
> to spend more $$$.(dunno if 15 inch wheels would clear the upgrade if
> there's a new caliper bracket involved) Otherwise, I'd get plain-jane
> Centric rotors and Centric Posi-quiet ceramic pads. Wife's 03 outback
> has those pads (on stock rotors) and they are fantastic. MUCH better
> than the Wagners they replaced and maybe a little better than stock.
> Not terribly expensive either.
No, not at all when you consider OEM rotors from S00B are $79!!!!!!
The Centrics listed at Rock Auto are $23
I used Beck Arnley on my Mazda and they were good, too, but they were on
Special for $14. >> Stay informed about: How many brake choices can you have? |
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