Brake Pads... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

U53D · 2004-08-04, 02:26 PM

I can get some Axxis Ultimates for $59. I dont know if they are a good brand for a good price or what, so once again...another question thread. :?

Kevin M · 2004-08-04, 02:28 PM

Yeah, most of us use them. Dusty but very high fade resistance. And a great deal.

ArthurS · 2004-08-04, 02:28 PM

A lot of people are saying they cause a decent amount of brake dust, but other then that...I wouldn't know.

BUT - I *Need* Front Pads badly.

Kragen doesn't carry ones for my car. Basically, I have a 2003 but I use 2002 pads because I was a early model 2003. I am confused. So I go to Kragen and ask for 2002 Pads for the WRX, and still no fit, same part number.

Guess I am going online for pads.

U53D · 2004-08-04, 02:29 PM

coolness. Thx kevin

MikeSTI · 2004-08-04, 02:37 PM

WOW he gets one right :shock:

they grow up so fast these days

j/k

Kevin M · 2004-08-04, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurS

A lot of people are saying they cause a decent amount of brake dust, but other then that...I wouldn't know.

BUT - I *Need* Front Pads badly.

Kragen doesn't carry ones for my car. Basically, I have a 2003 but I use 2002 pads because I was a early model 2003. I am confused. So I go to Kragen and ask for 2002 Pads for the WRX, and still no fit, same part number.

Guess I am going online for pads.

email the last 8 digits of your VIN to Brian@subaruwrxparts.com and he will tell you exactly which pads you need. If you have the new style, Axxis doesn't make pads for it yet.

ArthurS · 2004-08-04, 03:04 PM

Kevin, I did that. He showed me a few that I can get. I will end up going through him. Thats how I found I still use 2002 pads.

BUT - This is the issue I may be presented with. I have had my front left caliper replaced after my kiss with a curb. I am just hoping that Lithia didn't F up and put a 2003 (later model) caliper onto my front left. Then I would need a 2003 model brake pad on front left and a 2002 pad on my front right.

I am just hoping it's not that way.

Kevin M · 2004-08-04, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurS

BUT - This is the issue I may be presented with. I have had my front left caliper replaced after my kiss with a curb. I am just hoping that Lithia didn't F up and put a 2003 (later model) caliper onto my front left. Then I would need a 2003 model brake pad on front left and a 2002 pad on my front right.

That would be God telling you to get the Legacy.

Nick Koan · 2004-08-04, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurS

BUT - This is the issue I may be presented with. I have had my front left caliper replaced after my kiss with a curb. I am just hoping that Lithia didn't F up and put a 2003 (later model) caliper onto my front left. Then I would need a 2003 model brake pad on front left and a 2002 pad on my front right.

Oh god that sucks. So there is a significant difference in pad dimensions? I just got some wrx rotors and calipers put on, maybe I should find out what year cailpers/pads are on there.

Back to U53D, yeah those pads are pretty good. I gots them on me car right now. Decent price too.

Kevin M · 2004-08-04, 03:29 PM

You'll have to pull out a pad and compare it to 02 or 03 pads to know for sure. But I would bet that they are 02s if you got them from the yard.

Nick Koan · 2004-08-04, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

You'll have to pull out a pad and compare it to 02 or 03 pads to know for sure. But I would bet that they are 02s if you got them from the yard.

yeah, Nate got them for me from the yard, so that's what I'd assume too.

ArthurS · 2004-08-04, 03:32 PM

Okay, here was the the difference for me.

When I bought the pads Kragen said were 2002's, the tabs on the sides of the pads were much larger the the slips on the caliper. Maybe 2003 pads have a smaller tab? If this is so, then my theory is correct and i have a 2003 caliper on my left side.

On a side note, I called Scott at Lithia Body, and he said if it is that way, they can replace the caliper.

Kevin M · 2004-08-04, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurS

On a side note, I called Scott at Lithia Body, and he said if it is that way, they can replace the caliper.

Right on. I'd do that for the sake of whoever ends up buying your car.

ArthurS · 2004-08-04, 04:04 PM

Okay....so it seems I am right. Lithia must have put a newer 2003 caliper on my car.

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2003 owners, you know we have "ears". Just look at the parton the caliper that holds the pads. To verify that you have 2003 front pads check the width of the "ears" on your rear brake pads and compare them to the tabs on your front brake pads. On the 2003 WRX's the ears on the fron and back are bothe 3/8"

The problem is the width of these ears. 2002 WRX's used 1/2" ears and 2003 used smaller 3/8" ears. If front tabs are 1/2" then pads will not fit your 2003 WRX

My left caliper is 3/8 and my right front is 1/2. So I gatta put a call in to Scott on Monday to get this fixed.

DAMN!

U53D · 2004-08-04, 04:04 PM

damn that sux :shock:

LetItRev · 2004-08-04, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurS

Guess I am going online for pads.

Art, may I suggest you check the ladies isle at the grocery store? LOL!!

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-08-05, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LetItRev

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Originally Posted by ArthurS

Guess I am going online for pads.

Art, may I suggest you check the ladies isle at the grocery store? LOL!!

You'd be surprised... pantyliners can be very useful for racing. :wink:

U53D · 2004-08-05, 08:01 AM

Nick Koan · 2004-08-05, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

You'd be surprised... pantyliners can be very useful for racing. :wink:

I've heard they only help in 'drag' racing.

sybir · 2004-08-05, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

You'd be surprised... pantyliners can be very useful for racing. :wink:

I've heard they only help in 'drag' racing.

*groan*

sperry · 2004-08-05, 08:32 AM

Is this the part where I have to lock the thread for excessive punniness?

MikeSTI · 2004-08-05, 08:55 AM

this thread is going no where now!

Pads

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-08-05, 01:24 PM

I wasn't kidding, our driver uses them almost every session.

Nick Koan · 2004-08-05, 01:25 PM

Seriously? What for?

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-08-05, 01:37 PM

They make a great sweat absorber to put in your helmet right above the visor cutout... no more stinging eyes.

2004-08-04, 02:26 PM	#1
U53D EJ22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 482 Car: '05 Aspen White STI Class: n00b Im "that one kid"	Brake Pads... I can get some Axxis Ultimates for $59. I dont know if they are a good brand for a good price or what, so once again...another question thread. :? __________________ What the fuck does WTF mean?

2004-08-04, 02:28 PM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Yeah, most of us use them. Dusty but very high fade resistance. And a great deal. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-08-04, 02:28 PM	#3
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	A lot of people are saying they cause a decent amount of brake dust, but other then that...I wouldn't know. BUT - I Need Front Pads badly. Kragen doesn't carry ones for my car. Basically, I have a 2003 but I use 2002 pads because I was a early model 2003. I am confused. So I go to Kragen and ask for 2002 Pads for the WRX, and still no fit, same part number. Guess I am going online for pads. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-04, 02:29 PM	#4
U53D EJ22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 482 Car: '05 Aspen White STI Class: n00b Im "that one kid"	coolness. Thx kevin __________________ What the fuck does WTF mean?

2004-08-04, 02:37 PM	#5
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	WOW he gets one right :shock: they grow up so fast these days j/k __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-08-04, 03:04 PM	#7
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Kevin, I did that. He showed me a few that I can get. I will end up going through him. Thats how I found I still use 2002 pads. BUT - This is the issue I may be presented with. I have had my front left caliper replaced after my kiss with a curb. I am just hoping that Lithia didn't F up and put a 2003 (later model) caliper onto my front left. Then I would need a 2003 model brake pad on front left and a 2002 pad on my front right. I am just hoping it's not that way. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-04, 03:29 PM	#10
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	You'll have to pull out a pad and compare it to 02 or 03 pads to know for sure. But I would bet that they are 02s if you got them from the yard. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-08-04, 03:32 PM	#12
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Okay, here was the the difference for me. When I bought the pads Kragen said were 2002's, the tabs on the sides of the pads were much larger the the slips on the caliper. Maybe 2003 pads have a smaller tab? If this is so, then my theory is correct and i have a 2003 caliper on my left side. On a side note, I called Scott at Lithia Body, and he said if it is that way, they can replace the caliper. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-04, 04:04 PM	#15
U53D EJ22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 482 Car: '05 Aspen White STI Class: n00b Im "that one kid"	damn that sux :shock: __________________ What the fuck does WTF mean?

2004-08-05, 08:01 AM	#18
U53D EJ22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 482 Car: '05 Aspen White STI Class: n00b Im "that one kid"	__________________ What the fuck does WTF mean?

2004-08-05, 08:32 AM	#21
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Is this the part where I have to lock the thread for excessive punniness? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-08-05, 08:55 AM	#22
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	this thread is going no where now! Pads __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-08-05, 01:24 PM	#23
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	I wasn't kidding, our driver uses them almost every session. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2004-08-05, 01:25 PM	#24
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Seriously? What for? __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2004-08-05, 01:37 PM	#25
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	They make a great sweat absorber to put in your helmet right above the visor cutout... no more stinging eyes. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

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