Soda Popinski Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Noticed this: http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/cherrybloom203/982cb608.jpg upon brake inspection during passenger side axle replacement. Last time I changed my hawk pads it was perfect. Now there's a hole here. No idea how it happened, what are the options, and how expensive is THIS going to be now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Calm down, Hondo. It's not the end of the world. A small rock or a stick can easily do that. You should be able to buy new booties from the dealer for a few dollars a piece. Just make sure the slides are well lubed before you reassemble everything and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 You don't understand. Every time I open the hood, rotate a tire, or seemingly open the driver's door, something breaks and it's between 100-800 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Judging by the looks of that caliper, you might want to rebuild the caliper with a rebuild kit. -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 +1 for rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 +1, mine had the same thing recently which I noticed after the caliper froze solid after it was parked for a few weeks. I replaced the front calipers, pads and rotors. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 The rotors are Stoptech Sloted & Vented rotors with 60k miles on them. Never had a problem, and after a visual inspection (I removed the rotor) there is almost no rust or visable wear on them. The pads are Hawk HPS fronts with about 20k miles on them, and don't chatter and bite perfectly. The calipers are OEM and I run Motul RBF 6000 in the system. (if that info helps). What is involved in "rebuilding" a caliper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Remove it, clean it and remove the cylinders, replace the seals and some other bits, reassmble, put back on car. It's not as simple as it sounds but it isn't crazy hard either. -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Do I need to flush the brake system for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Unfortunately you do. You need to take the caliper off the car to rebuild it. Like what Mike said. Its not hard but its definitely not something that should be taken lightly either. -Jake http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Dealer "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Pointless to rebuild in your situation. Go to Advance, have them order you a replacement caliper, swap it out and bleed the brakes, and return your stock caliper as the core. It should cost you around $70 or so, and it'll take you MUCH less time. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'm the type that if I were going to do it, I'd go ahead and do all 4 as well. It's one of those things that (to me) that the effort/ease of doing 4 at once vs 4 individually is not equal. Would then take the opportunity to flush/bleed the system, check the lines, and re-grease pads/shims, and re-bed the brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'm leery of knockoff parts though... brakes and transmissions are 2 areas that I don't like to skimp on. Especially since I rely so heavily on the brakes to stop me because I drive hard. Aren't Advanced Auto's and Autozone's parts usually 3rd world knockoffs of some sort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Where do people come up with this stuff??? RockAuto has Cardone and Raybestos rebuilt ones for $75. If it makes you feel better, but new ones from Subaru. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Reading the OP's posts I think he should immediately take it to the nearest Subaru dealership and just let them do everything they call for, no questions asked! Either that or just stop driving the car. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 I've had bad experiences with autozone's parts in the past with a hyundai and with pepboys with my chrysler. When I took it to Napa they told me that AA and AZ import some of their stuff from knockoff manufacturers to keep the cost down and the parts aren't always 100% the same as the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 You could buy new ones from Subaru.... and they'll be made by Cardone. Cardone is the OE supplier for the majority of sliding calipers in the world. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Where do people come up with this stuff???. Well, there is a LOT of crap out there that you shouldn't put on anything, let alone a car. It can be hard to tell which is which. Have never heard of any issues with rebuilt calipers from anyone though. Cheap-o import wheel bearings, on the other hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 And NAPA's parts are all made by people with PHDs in mechanical engineering working in only in the countries with the highest living standards? Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Reading the OP's posts I think he should immediately take it to the nearest Subaru dealership and just let them do everything they call for, no questions asked! Either that or just stop driving the car. X Nah, I don't trust the stealership either. I'd rather do the work myself but I am relying on other's experiences to gather more than a 1 sided opinion. Once I feel confident in what the issue is, I'll step into it and learn how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 CONSTANT VIGILANCE!!!!!!!! EVERYONE is OUT TO GET YOU!!!! Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 And NAPA's parts are all made by people with PHDs in mechanical engineering working in only in the countries with the highest living standards? I see you read their press release Shadow - What do you THINK the employee at NAPA is going to tell you about their competitor? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 The issue is a hole in one of your dust boots. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I don't know, I've never been to a NAPA, they close too early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 So for now I'll just go get the caliper boots from the dealership? The brakes bite just fine and I took it out on the road this morning and did some 65-0 stops and no problems. But that is a 1/4" hole in one of the boots. I'll start there and look into the calipers then. Consensus seems to point that Cardone is an adequate replacement for OEM and hopefully it can take a beating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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