Guest turboman Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Somewhere I read (I seem to retain about about 1% of what I read) that this guy could change all pads on a WRX in about 15 minutes, not counting jacking it up and pulling wheels. Something about just taking out one bolt, loosening the other, and swinging the caliber back to access the pads. And he could do this with the car moving at 25mph. (Just kidding, but serious about the quick pad change). Anybody know anything about this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dsfa Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Who cares! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest turboman Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Who cares! Those of us that DON'T use our Subarus only to go camping with the kiddies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 It is doable. The Front and Rear pad change instructions attached, are 3 steps to remove old pad and 5 to reinstall new pad.02 - Front Brake Pad.pdf05 - Rear Brake Pad.pdf02 - Front Brake Pad.pdf05 - Rear Brake Pad.pdf I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4 Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I'm looking at changing my brake pads soon as well, so I'm interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest turboman Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 It is doable. The Front and Rear pad change instructions attached, are 3 steps to remove old pad and 5 to reinstall new pad. Thanks a million. Owe you one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Cheapskate, You owe me a million. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest turboman Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Cheapskate, You owe me a million. Cashiers Check on the way. Is Chinese money acceptable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Cashiers Check on the way. Is Chinese money acceptable? Very much, Chinese money is undervalued by as much as 40% so I will make a few when the WTO/IMF pushes for its correct valuation. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest turboman Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Very much, Chinese money is undervalued by as much as 40% so I will make a few when the WTO/IMF pushes for its correct valuation. Would Russian currency be any better? I'm getting sleepy and have about 50% brain fade. Thanks agin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Somewhere I read (I seem to retain about about 1% of what I read) that this guy could change all pads on a WRX in about 15 minutes, not counting jacking it up and pulling wheels. Something about just taking out one bolt, loosening the other, and swinging the caliber back to access the pads. And he could do this with the car moving at 25mph. (Just kidding, but serious about the quick pad change). Anybody know anything about this?? 15 mins?! that's slow as hell! I can do mine in less than 3 mins if you dont count jacking up the car and mounting the wheels. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 15 mins?! that's slow as hell! I can do mine in less than 3 mins if you dont count jacking up the car and mounting the wheels. Keefe I'm going to change my pads ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 And I'm done. Beat that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 And I'm done. Beat that. Pics/Vid of install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKoan Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 So, how exactly do you change them slower? I mean, this procedure sounds like standard operating procedure for brake pad replacement. Hell, 15 minutes (not counting jacking up the car and pulling the wheels off) and I can get you some new rotors and calipers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Curious, but since brake pads are covered under warranty...for those that have not upgraded...I would assume that the dealer would not just give a person that parts, so that one may install brakes themselves? Would that be a correct assumption? In other words, in order for the pads to be replaced under warranty, the dealer would have to change them out? Is this correct? Just curious...and thanks to melayout for the excerpt from the vacation pics...I need to revisit those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Jack = 2 min Wheel = 5 lugs with impact = 1 min Caliper Bolts and take off caliper bracket =1 Flip Caliper Up and pull brake pads out, put backing plates onto new pads, install pads = 1 min Pull front rotor off and put new rotor in = 1 min (rears will take longer as the parking brake will need to be backed off taking up as much as 5 mins) Bolt back caliper bracket and caliper = 1 min Mount wheel = 2 mins Lower car and torque wheels = 1 min. Total for one corner for rotor swap, brake pads from start to finish = 10 mins. I am sure the WRC rally crew team member for one brake corner can do it 2x faster than me since 5 guys for brakes and brake fluid flush all in 5 mins. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest turboman Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Hate to admit it but I haven't even jacked up the car yet (really embarrassing). It's so damn low (stock height) where does one put a floor jack? Read a thread about this somewhere but my 1% retention rate is biting me again (I'm old...). With the rocker panel extensions how does one get to the side body seam and how high/low does the jack pad have to go? Do you put on those plastic jack pad covers on the jack? Nope, haven't checked in the Owners manual yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBNormal07 Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Look at the body seam under the side skirt...there are two small divits. That is the point I use. BTW...I only use floor jacks...much easier and a larger surface to purchase on. Also...frame is stiff enough to jack up both tires using one jack. So that will knock some time off also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest turboman Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Look at the body seam under the side skirt...there are two small divits. That is the point I use. BTW...I only use floor jacks...much easier and a larger surface to purchase on. Also...frame is stiff enough to jack up both tires using one jack. So that will knock some time off also. Love that jacking up both sides from one point. But you'd have to put the jack pad in the middle? Do you put anything on the pad to spread out burden and not squash the seam flange (which I have done). It's so low there's no room for a 2x4 on the pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Some suggest backing the car up Rhino ramps, which makes it easier to place the jacks with all that clearence. Just to make sure, if you use 1 jack, jack up 2 tires on one side, driver or passenger, not front or rear, of the car. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest turboman Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Some suggest backing the car up Rhino ramps, which makes it easier to place the jacks with all that clearence. Just to make sure, if you use 1 jack, jack up 2 tires on one side, driver or passenger, not front or rear, of the car. I use Rhino ramps too and like 'em. Anybody ever put a front drive cars front wheels on the ramps, and then backing off (at cold fast idle) with the hand brake on (dumb)... instant rocket launch of the Rhino ramps into the wall of the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBNormal07 Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Love that jacking up both sides from one point. But you'd have to put the jack pad in the middle? Do you put anything on the pad to spread out burden and not squash the seam flange (which I have done). It's so low there's no room for a 2x4 on the pad. As long as you use the divit points, there shouldn't be an squishing of the seam. I did it a lot in my STi, and the Legacy has been up in the air a few times already. No issues at all. I'm using a 5 ton floor jack which has a pretty wide head on it, so maybe that is the difference? It isn't really centered in the middle of the car either..the front lifts up about 5 inches higher than the rear if you use the front divits, and vice versa if you use the rear divits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBNormal07 Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I keep seeing folks saying the LGT is to low for good purchase of a jack. On my jack, I have enough room when it is slid under the seam to easily put in a 2x4 if I wished. Then again, it is a "track jack", meant for portability and ease of use, so maybe the front just sits lower on it. hmmmm...never have compared it to others. Question...if you are using ramps, why would you need a jack also unless you are putting all 4 in the air at once? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 ramps +brakes = no workie simple sears 3 ton floor jack and 4 harbor freight jack stands are the way to go on my excessivle lowered (~2") car i only use a scrap 2x12 to raise the car use the "jacking plate" in the front (under steering rack) and rear diff in the rear put the jack stands in the side jacking points -safe and fast i am with keefe on this one 15min for all 4 excluding tires is very reasonable and probbaly excessive 1 bolt per caliper biggest pain is compressing the caliper piston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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