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Gozer442

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I need help...the rattle noise I have in the front is coming from my front left brake caliper...the metal clip that locks the brake pads in place is missing! I can't find one, unless I spend $260 for a used caliper.

 

I have a 2003(2002 model) Legacy GT-B BH5 rev D...the front rotors are the 294mm? With the 4 pot "Subaru" logo red calipers.

 

Does anyone have a spare or know where I can get this clip? I'm desperate! Thanks!

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38 minutes ago, Gozer442 said:

I think that's It! I'll be taking the wheel off the other side to check if there's a part# stamped on it.

 

Doubt there will be a part number stamped on there but if you have the red 4 Pot Calipers which are not standard on the BH5 Legacy iirc? those calipers are standard on non STI wrx etc

 

The one pictured above is for the rear you will need this one for the Front

 

Diagrams here - https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/genuine/parts?c=Subaru&ssd=%24*KwFvW0pMEBADMRRuIwhhWzcjAwQaa2RpaHp8ViZ-MnhnfhwdRTonb2tpYn9weTwmMCRrb2t2fyV5YyZJNCAAAAAAQfZ8HQ%24&vid=0&gid=10906&q=GDA-012728

 

Subaru 26232FA020 CROSS SPRING

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2 minutes ago, Gozer442 said:

That looks more like it! From pics of the internet, the calipers I have look like 2003-2004 WRT STI red calipers.

 

Yep that should be it! my advice would be to buy it from Partsouq - very cheap and genuine parts plus they use Fedex/DHL so delivery is fast also and if im ever ordering off there i usually get a few other things while im at it that I might need like air filters etc

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1 hour ago, TNHSTI said:

 

Yep that should be it! my advice would be to buy it from Partsouq - very cheap and genuine parts plus they use Fedex/DHL so delivery is fast also and if im ever ordering off there i usually get a few other things while im at it that I might need like air filters etc

 

How can I price check Partsouq? Do I have to have an account to see the pricing?

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Don't think you need an account, but signing up for one is free. Search by part number, and it should show you the USD price. It can give you a rough NZD price by changing your preferred currency in the menu, although that may require an account.

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As I'm new to the Subaru scene...with the WRX calipers I have...will I need the matching pads, shim kit, spacers, and clips? Where the rotors changed too?

Thanks.

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3 minutes ago, Gozer442 said:

As I'm new to the Subaru scene...the WRT calipers I have...will I need the matching pads, shim kit, spacers, and clips? Where the rotors changed too?

Thanks.

 

If the pads have enough material on them, they won't need changing. IIRC they're DB1170 for the 4 pot Sumitomo-Subaru fronts (DB1678 for 4 pot Brembo fronts), and DB1156 for the 2 pot Sumitomo-Subaru/Brembo rear calipers?

New pads will come with shims and all that I'd think.

I'd recommend Red Remsa pads (they have the shims etc in box), plus they're good ceramic street pads. DO NOT get Repco RTQ pads - they're easily the worst pads on the market. You probably only need a decent set of street pads anyway.

Clips to hold in the pads should already be with the caliper (minus what you're missing).

I will add that with my car, which has Brembos front and rear, that I have a slight clunk from the brakes when taking off, which is just the pads slipping back and forth in the caliper - I personally don't worry about this, as I know it's a harmless noise.

 

If the rotors are not at their minimum thickness, you can get them machined - only really need to do this for the fronts, as they do the majority of the braking. You can pad slap the rears if the rotors are in good nick. If the rotors are under the minimum thickness, they will need replacing.

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Just looks like a standard 4-pot / 1-pot setup.

 

The brake pad stay can be ordered from Winger Subaru for $50 delivered (same day) - I had to replace one recently

 

How did the stay fall out? Do you still have both locating pins on each calliper? Is the spring on the inner side still present and secured through each pin?

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39 minutes ago, Gozer442 said:

Here are the pics of the brakes installed on my Legacy...

 

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@TNHSTI Looks like that's the right part.

 

 

 

yep that's correct 

 

 

9 minutes ago, Gozer442 said:

Here's a pic of the back brakes... which don't look like WRX...are these stock?

 

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Ah so the rear ones on your Legacy are just the Stock Brakes it came with from factory

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I'm replacing the brakes all the way around. Here are the pads I picked up at SuperCheap...

 

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My guess is I have the wrong front pads, but the right rear pads. Are these ceramic pads worth putting on? Should I be getting another brand?  Thanks!

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@RaKid @TNHSTI Thanks for the info!

 

I'm taking these pads back to SCA. I'm heading off to Subtech in Auckland to get some rotors and pads there. What brand do you guys recommend for the ceramic pads?

 

I'll be posting my brake install adventure as well.

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2 minutes ago, Gozer442 said:

@RaKid @TNHSTI Thanks for the info!

 

I'm taking these pads back to SCA. I'm heading off to Subtech in Auckland to get some rotors and pads there. What brand do you guys recommend for the ceramic pads?

 

I'll be posting my brake install adventure as well.

 

No worries at all - let us know how you go at Subtech - I've never dealt with them before so it will be good to hear about your experience.

 

I don't actually know what ceramic pads are. All I know is that I run a Znoelli SP500 pad and it seems to go alright. Looking to change to an Endless SSY at some point this year.

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Im going to Winger, Subtech, and the big used Subaru parts dealer in Onehunga. I'll post my experiences!

The major types of brake pad material are semi-metallic and ceramic, with ceramic being the higher cost better performing and lower dust material.

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5 minutes ago, Gozer442 said:

Im going to Winger, Subtech, and the big used Subaru parts dealer in Onehunga. I'll post my experiences!

The major types of brake pad material are semi-metallic and ceramic, with ceramic being the higher cost better performing and lower dust material.

 

Nice - thanks for clarifying that for me. Awesome and good luck - following with interest :)

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4 hours ago, Gozer442 said:

Im going to Winger, Subtech, and the big used Subaru parts dealer in Onehunga. I'll post my experiences!

The major types of brake pad material are semi-metallic and ceramic, with ceramic being the higher cost better performing and lower dust material.

 

Semi-metallic pads will also be pretty harsh on the rotors, due to a higher metal content in them. For road cars, ceramic is the best.

For your rears, those SCA ones will be fine. It's only the rear brakes after all. Fronts is where you want decent pads. $100 will get you a pretty decent set of front pads. The DB1678 Remsa Reds in my front Brembos are $120ish trade price. Will be going to RaceBrakes for my next set of rotors/pads :) 

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So... I got some parts. What a learning experience this has been! Here are the places I've been to get info and parts...

 

SuperCheap Auto - New Lynn

BNT - New Lynn

Winger Subaru - Auckland

SubTech - Auckland

Strong For Subaru - Onehunga

 

After going back and forth between these places over the last 2 days...I have the following parts...

 

Front ceramic pads - 2006 WRX Calipers - BNT

Rear ceramic pads - 2002 Legacy GTB BH5 - BNT

MAF cleaner - BNT

Throttle body cleaner - BNT

Front caliper cross spring - 2006 WRX - Winger Subaru

Front slotted rotors - 2002 Legacy GTB BH5 - SubTech

Left rear brake light lens - Strong For Subaru

Left rear door speaker(mine's blown) - Strong For Subaru

 

I'd like to thank Raj at SubTech for his tech help and suggestions, Rachael at Strong for Subaru, Talia at Winger, the staff at BNT, and the staff at SCA(even though they had none of the parts or chemicals in stock). 

 

Here's a few pics...

 

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I'll post some more pics of the parts tomorrow...and some of the repairs when I do them.

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13 minutes ago, Individualities said:

 

Could've just got a new set of 6 inch speakers instead. But if your budget's tight, fair call on the wreckers.

 

@Individualities I'm really surprised by how good the stock sound is! The deep base was making this speaker flutter...almost unbearable to listen to. For $20, absolutely!

 

Now, when the need for bluetooth becomes mandatory, then I'll get the double din head unit, and the accompanying speakers! I do like my Led Zepplin, Metallica, Rage Against the Machine, Beastie Boys, Anthrax, Judas Priest, and Whitesnake!

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