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Old 09-23-2003, 12:34 AM
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Question BRAKE PADS>> Which Kind???

I need to choose new brake pads, front and rear. Which type, brand, source should I use? I've seen ceramics, premium, standard, and of course the OEM's that I used last time. Please let me know how to choose intelligently between the ten choices they had on each of the front as well as the rear pads.

THANKS again for your help!
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Old 09-23-2003, 06:22 AM
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Old 09-23-2003, 06:26 AM
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I found some by APEX that are for the front... They are kevlar and claim 30% better braking and 90% less dust... On ebay...
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Old 09-25-2003, 12:44 AM
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Question PADS!

Any other ideas guys? I gotta get some pads soon!

Are there some that don't squeek much, have good braking, DON"T HEAT UP THE ROTOR MUCH, and aren't too expensive?

Please tell me about the best. THANKS!
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Old 09-25-2003, 11:11 AM
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Learn from me. Dont buy AUTOZONE PADS!!!!!! Buy something good, all I can say.
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Old 09-25-2003, 12:31 PM
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If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living, I
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Old 09-25-2003, 01:11 PM
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i have the axxis racing semi metallic pads. INCREDIBLE, but a litle bit on the expensive side.
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Old 09-25-2003, 08:02 PM
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Question EBC and AXXIS

I GOOGLED! The pad # (EBC DP6691) you gave appears to not be Kevlar. I could not find a part search on that site? I emailed them.

Where do I get info on AXXIS brake pads?

THANKS GUYS!
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Old 09-26-2003, 12:32 AM
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Re: EBC and AXXIS

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I GOOGLED! The pad # (EBC DP6691) you gave appears to not be Kevlar. I could not find a part search on that site? I emailed them.

Where do I get info on AXXIS brake pads?

THANKS GUYS!
Try http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...uff+brake+pads and read the 1st paragraph

Or the header on this one http://www.brakewarehouse.com/ebc2.htm
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If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living, I
would not try to become a scientist or scholar or teacher. I would rather
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of independence still available under present circumstances.
-- Albert Einstein, The Reporter, November 18 1954

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Old 09-27-2003, 09:40 PM
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PADS

I ordered EBC Greenstuff front pads (all they showed) plus Akebono ceramic pads for the rear (seemed better than OEM?) from TireRack.com.

Why not fronts and rears for EBC pads? Oh well! THIS CAR!!!

THANKS!!
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Old 09-30-2003, 07:02 PM
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Check out EndlessUSA . When I need to replace my break pads I want to get some, although I don't know which ones I want. (They have lots of different types for different uses.) I don't think anyone has these on an SVX here but Endless is a very popular and reputable company. They're a little expensive though, prices range from $130 to over $300 (for racing pads). Anyone know which compound would best suit the SVX for non-racing use?
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Old 10-01-2003, 02:32 AM
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Re: PADS

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IWhy not fronts and rears for EBC pads? Oh well! THIS CAR!!!

THANKS!!
DP 2821 SVX rear pads as per catalogue

(same as Impreza turbo)
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If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living, I
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Old 10-01-2003, 03:02 AM
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I wish I had known! The Tire Rack only listed fronts? Thanks
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Old 10-01-2003, 03:23 AM
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For the record

Impreza
1.5 93-96 DP 819 DP 2819 6463
1.6 93-97 DP 819 DP 2819 DP 821 DP 2821 6463
1.6 2001- DP 1138 DP 21138 DP 821 DP 2821
1.8 93-97 DP 819 DP 2819 DP 821 DP 2821 6463
2.0 96-98 DP 1138 DP 21138 DP 821 DP 2821
2.0 99- - DP 21138 - DP 21293
2.0 Sport 96-98 - DP 2966 DP 821 DP 2821
2.0 Sport 99- - DP 2966 - DP 21293
2.0 Turbo 94-96 DP 2966 DP 3966 DP 2821 DP 3821
2.0 Turbo 96-98 DP 21134 DP 31134 DP 2821 DP 3821
2.0 Turbo (Not UK) 98-2002 DP 21200 DP 31200 DP 2826 DP 3826
2.0 Turbo (UK) 98-2002 DP 21200 DP 31200 DP 21293 DP 31293
2.0 Turbo WRX 2002- DP 21200 DP 31200 DP 21293 DP 31293
2.0 Turbo STi 2002- - DP 31210 - DP 3197/2
Handbrake Shoe 96-2000 6607
Justy
1.0 89-96 DP 822 6412
1.2 84-89 DP 452 DP 2452 6412
1.2 89-96 DP 1029 6412
1.3 96-2001 DP 762 DP 2762 6485
Legacy
1.8 (BC3) (BF3) 89-92 DP 819 DP 2819 6463
2.0 (BC5) (BF5) 91-94 DP 819 DP 2819 6463
2.0 Turbo (BC5) (BF5) 91-94 DP 2966 DP 3966 DP 2821 DP 3821
2.0 (BD5) (BG5) 94-96 DP 819 DP 2819 DP 821 DP 2821
2.0 96-98 DP 1138 DP 21138 DP 821 DP 2821
2.0 2000- - DP 21138 - DP 21293
2.2 (BC7) (BF7) 89-94 DP 819 DP 2819 DP 821 DP 2821
2.2 (BD7) (BG7) 94-96 DP 819 DP 2819 DP 821 DP 2821
2.2 96-98 DP 1138 DP 21138 DP 821 DP 2821
2.2 98-2000 - DP 21134 DP 821 DP 2821
2.5 (BD9) (BG9) 96-99 DP 966 DP 2966 DP 821 DP 2821
2.5 96-99 - DP 21134 DP 821 DP 2821
2.5 2000- - DP 21134 - DP 21293
3.0 2000- - DP 21134 - DP 21293
Handbrake Shoe 96-99 6607
SVX
3.3 92-98 DP 691 DP 2691 DP 821 DP 2821
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If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living, I
would not try to become a scientist or scholar or teacher. I would rather
choose to be a plumber or a peddler in the hope to find that modest degree
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-- Albert Einstein, The Reporter, November 18 1954
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Old 10-01-2003, 03:29 AM
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Check out EndlessUSA . When I need to replace my break pads I want to get some, although I don't know which ones I want. (They have lots of different types for different uses.) I don't think anyone has these on an SVX here but Endless is a very popular and reputable company. They're a little expensive though, prices range from $130 to over $300 (for racing pads). Anyone know which compound would best suit the SVX for non-racing use?
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...threadid=12826
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