Bettacreek
Almost Self-Reliant
So, I need to order in my brake pads for the rear brakes. I plan to do it myself, or if I have trouble, make the BF do it. What I wonder is, there are ceramic and partially metallic pads... what's the difference?
Changing my own brake pads... help?
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Bettacreek
Almost Self-Reliant
It's an '05 subaru baja sport. We drive it mostly on the roads. It gets a LOT of milage, but I'm unsure of the current milage on it (Andy took it to work).
Up-the-Creek
Lovin' The Homestead
I asked my personal mechanic,..hubby. His opinion is go with the ceramic because the metallic brakes causes lots of dust and especially if you have aluminum wheels you don't want that. If you need step by step instructions,..let me know,..I will PM them to you. Back brakes are pretty simple. 
SKR8PN
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You might want to call a Subaru dealer ask what they recommend in the way of brake pads. Might even consider just getting them from the dealer.
Ceramic pads do not work well until they are warmed up a bit..... they are more of a performance pad.....and if you keep the wheels clean, the dust from metallic pads is a non-issue. As a matter of fact, 95% of the new vehicles come from the factory with metallic pads.
DO NOT buy a cheap set of pads! They will be a combination of organic and metallic. And trust me when I say you WON'T be happy with the performance OR the noise!
Also...do fall into the "lifetime warranty" trap. All they do is sell you the same pads, but they simply charge you more for them.
Oh.....one more bit of advise......DO NOT just toss a set new set of pads on your old rotors unless you have then machined. I HIGHLY recommend just installing new rotors when you install the pads. Brakes( and steering parts for that matter) are both safety items that you do NOT want to cut corners on.
Ceramic pads do not work well until they are warmed up a bit..... they are more of a performance pad.....and if you keep the wheels clean, the dust from metallic pads is a non-issue. As a matter of fact, 95% of the new vehicles come from the factory with metallic pads.
DO NOT buy a cheap set of pads! They will be a combination of organic and metallic. And trust me when I say you WON'T be happy with the performance OR the noise!
Also...do fall into the "lifetime warranty" trap. All they do is sell you the same pads, but they simply charge you more for them.
Oh.....one more bit of advise......DO NOT just toss a set new set of pads on your old rotors unless you have then machined. I HIGHLY recommend just installing new rotors when you install the pads. Brakes( and steering parts for that matter) are both safety items that you do NOT want to cut corners on.
SKR8PN
Late For Supper
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