Various Topics on Subaru

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>
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Todd H.
2001 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L H-4
Chicago, Illinois USA

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Thanks Rick. Keep Studebkering...
"Rick Courtright" <rcourtright@iname.com> wrote in message
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> The Other Dave wrote:
>>
>> Has anyone tried ceramic brake pads on a Forester? I have a 2006 with 29K
>> on
>> it, and the brakes are still fine, but wondering if ceramics could be
>> used
>> when they need replacement. I have a 2000 half ton Chevy Silverado with
>> four
>
> Hi,
>
> I haven't used ceramics on anything yet. An acquaintance retired
> recently, after working for a Chevy dealership as a brake mechanic for
> years. He said the ceramics were going to "put us out of business" as
> they lasted so long--so it sounds like your Silverado experience is
> "normal." He also said if you're gonna make the switch to ceramics,
> spring for new rotors. Mixing new pads w/ old rotors doesn't work that
> well w/ ceramics according to him.
>
> Rick

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W. eWatson wrote:
> Carl 1 Lucky Texan wrote:
>
>> Todd H. wrote:
>>
>>> Rick Courtright <rcourtright@iname.com> writes:
>>>
>>>
>>>> The Other Dave wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Has anyone tried ceramic brake pads on a Forester? I have a 2006
>>>>> with 29K on
>>>>> it, and the brakes are still fine, but wondering if ceramics could
>>>>> be used
>>>>> when they need replacement. I have a 2000 half ton Chevy Silverado
>>>>> with four
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I haven't used ceramics on anything yet. An acquaintance retired
>>>> recently, after working for a Chevy dealership as a brake mechanic for
>>>> years. He said the ceramics were going to "put us out of business" as
>>>> they lasted so long--so it sounds like your Silverado experience is
>>>> "normal." He also said if you're gonna make the switch to ceramics,
>>>> spring for new rotors. Mixing new pads w/ old rotors doesn't work that
>>>> well w/ ceramics according to him.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Are OEM Subaru pads ceramic? Does anyone know for sure?
>>> I have this recollection that they might be for these model years, but
>>> that recollection is shaky at best.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Todd H. 2001 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L H-4
>>> Chicago, Illinois USA
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>>
>> They 'appear' to be semi-metallic and from Akebono. I'd bet a search
>> or asking in the brake forum at www.nasioc.com would tell us for certain.
>>
>> I must say, the Wagner pads I put on my wife's Outback seem a little
>> inferior to the OEM.
>> And I still have a lot of material left on my WRX pads even with 3
>> track events. I may go with OEM to replace them and wish I had on the
>> wife's car.
>>
>> If I did more track/performance driving, I might get EBC yellows for
>> my WRX.
>>
>> I have read though, that getting rotors from the same company as the
>> pads is a good idea as they are probably designed to work best
>> together. So ceramic pads on OEM rotors 'may' accelerate rotor wear.
>> I doubt it matters much on a daily driver though.
>>
>> the 'white papers/tecnical information at http://www.stoptech.com/ is
>> worth looking through for decent info.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
> What are the prices of ceramic, and what's the comparison of OEM brakes
> versus "typical" others?
>

I'd be surprised if there were extensive unbiased, expert testing along
those lines. There is a little info here;
http://www.subarureview.com/brake.ph...067907760d5206
but the anecdotal. You could probably read for days in the brake
threads of 3-4 Forums and still not have a good idea. As for prices? I
only briefly looked at that and don't recall. Some of those reviews
mention prices.

Carl






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