Ok, Todd, I'll take your advice and do that! Seems a lot simpler, too %-) Can you someone tell me which Subie online parts supplier has the best prices & service?
There are so many...
"number 9" writes:
>
> > Hi!
> >
> > My '03 Forester has 55k on the clock.
> > It has not been abused.
> >
> > I hear little highpitch noises; - they
> > seem to be happening intermittently.
> > I'm very hard of hearing, so I can't hear
> > anything when I'm not driving. Any
> > tire and brake places claim I'm due for
> > both pads and rotors work (4W D/B).
>
> At that mileage, they're right.
>
> > My '84 Bimmer has a warning light
> > for these problems, but how do I know
> > on a Subaru?
>
> Audible indicators on the pads that make the noise you describe, and a
> visual inspection. When you go to the brake place ask them to show
> you the pads. You'll see how little it left on them.
>
> > What milage should I expect for pads,
> > and what brands do you suggest. I've
> > looked at Tire Rack... Still clueless ;(((
> >
> > Your help will be muchly appreciated!
> >
> > TIA. Just me...
>
>
> For brake pads, my experience has been that screwing around with
> aftermarket isn't worth it. For whatever reasons unless you go with
> premium ceramic pads and matching brand rotors, you end up with
> problems. You dont' really save any money vs Subaru OEM pads/rotors
> given how the aftermarket ones tend to wear and how much premium
> aftermarket stuff costs.
>
>
>
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> --
> Todd H.
> 2001 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L H-4
> Chicago, Illinois USA