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Replying to: kwolff (Jan 17, 2006 5:22 am) -juice |
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Replying to: ssloaner (Aug 23, 2005 9:19 am) I will post results! |
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Replying to: farbs (Nov 26, 2005 7:59 am) |
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Hi, I am staring at 116,700mi on my 01 LL Bean. I am curious if anyone with an H-6 has replaced their chain or had any problems related to the chain. I haven't had any problems but was warned that the chain should be replaced at 150kmi. That doesn't sound right to me...I thought the chain would pretty much stretch a little bit but basically last the life of the car. Any comments? Thoughts? -r
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Replying to: oclvframe (Mar 03, 2006 9:13 am) -juice |
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Hi Juice et al, Last login was 3/14/05! Been a long time. Good to see the same support here! I always promised to report back, in turn for all the good info you guys supply. My 2001 LLBean H6 is reaching 87,000 miles and still [knock on wood] continuing to provide flawless reliability. No problems...zip. My front rotors/pads are ready to be replaced [the one design flaw this model run had - along with the stupid side window grommets]. Question.... do I shell out $450. for Subaru rotors/pads (they say there have been NO design changes from the original) OR do I go to Meineke brakes for $275. and maybe get a better designed rotor/pad combo? Your expert advice?? Thanks, Ralph
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Replying to: otis123 (Mar 30, 2006 3:04 pm) Facing the same dilemma on my '02 OBW, the stock rotors and pads were exactly what I wanted to avoid. I still have problems with the pads sticking to the rotors after leaving the car parked outside for more than a few days (airports, etc.). After some research, I settled on a set of PowerSlot Frozen Rotors (slotted disks, cryo treated), and Hawk HPS (Street Performance) pads. When I do the snows to all-seasons changeover in a few weeks, they go on. While you can get them cheaper, I went to TireRack (around $400) as I figured that they are more likely to help if I have any problems. Steve |
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Replying to: otis123 (Mar 30, 2006 3:04 pm) I really have no idea about the quality of the Meineke rotors. What kind of warranty do they include? I think I'd shop for those PowerSlots. Slotted rotors have gaps for the gasses to escape and increase the surface area for more efficient cooling, plus they don't crack in extreme circumstances like drilled rotors do. Why not get an upgrade for just $125 more? -juice |
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Replying to: oclvframe (Mar 03, 2006 9:13 am) Short answer - no problems are being reported on dedicated Subaru websites that have 10-100x the messages here at Edmunds. Email Subaru on the website and they'll snail mail you a response a couple weeks later. Chains can wear out but it's not typical. What dealer told you this? |
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The chain doesn't need to be replaced. I don't plan on changing it unless I have to.... Ralph |
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