Mike_02GT_02R6 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Within the week I'm going to be changing the pads and turning or replacing the rotors. I've done pleanty of brake jobs on fwd cars before, but never on an awd car. Is there anything I need to watch out for or need to know before I start? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I don't think it's any different. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Just have (2) 8mm1.25 bolts in case the rotors don't feel like coming off. Otherwise, it's just like any other brake job.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Just have (2) 8mm1.25 bolts in case the rotors don't feel like coming off. Otherwise, it's just like any other brake job.... +1 Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Just have (2) 8mm1.25 bolts in case the rotors don't feel like coming off. Otherwise, it's just like any other brake job.... That's what the rubber mallet it for silly! In all seriousness, it's as straightforward a job as for any other car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggert Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 That's what the rubber mallet it for silly! mallet?!? i just kick it until it loosens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_02GT_02R6 Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 sweet thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDxBOOST Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 you may need an impact for the rear caliper bracket bolts, its hard to get leverage in the wheel well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungo Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 If you need to bleed the brakes there is a specific order that is recommended. Someone posted it in pdf straight out of the tech notes if I recall correctly. It is a different order than with other cars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KA81 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 mallet?!? i just kick it until it loosens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Brother Keefe's got a set of walk-throughs that's great for this stuff: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26028 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22401 And like brother edmundu said, get those bolts - it'll make life a lot easier. Be sure you crank evenly, though, as they can get so torqued up as to snap. If you've done several in the past, you'll be just fine with this one, too. The LGT isn't anything special. Oh, and watch out for the parking-brake setup in the rear. Remember to let them go, first. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Brake replacement tips: - Rear caliper bolt : 27.2 ftlbs , Front caliper bolt: 19.9 ftlbs - Remember to open the brake fluid reservoir and place a clean rag around it before you push the pistons back into the caliper, else brake fluid will leak from the brake master cylinder. Have someone help you top off the brake fluid when you first pump the brakes to avoid getting bubbles in there. - You only need a small amount of anti-squeal/brake-quiet stuff on the shims. After installing the pads and driving the car around, stop and clean the brake pads at shims since some of the anti-squeal would bubble/squeeze out. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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