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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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Steve, Thanks. Sounds good. I think I'm going to get the Frozen Rotors cryo-treated rotors and bring them to a lifetime brake place near me - they use Wagner brake pads. That way I should be covered for the life of the Beaner (at 88K now)...and avoid the warped rotor syndrome... Thanks for the info! Ralph
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Replying to: otis123 (Apr 26, 2006 9:17 am) If you didn't follow my brake story over in the Subaru Crew Problems & Solutions, I'll give you the Readers Digest Condensed version. The week before I planned to do the work, I had the front right inside pad break apart. Friction material had glued itself to the rotor again, and when it snapped free, it was ejected right out of the caliper assembly! I got everything apart, only to find that my '02 was not really an '02 in the brakes department, and had to go back to TireRack for '01 brake pads (old style). Gotta tell you, that really annoyed me big time! I feel a bit cheated, as the changes in design and effective sweep area were pretty substantial. It is a little weak when cold, but grips very nicely when warmed up a bit. I am hoping it is not too slow to stabilize on a cold winter day. Overall, I think I am pretty happy with the setup. And those rotors sure are pretty! They say the plating will keep most of the surfaces from ever rusting. Steve
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Hello, It's getting hotter now and when I turn on the AC it only blows not very cool air. In addition when I press AC button I can hear it kick in, but for the first 30 seconds it makes strange kind of ticking sound that disappears later. This sounds like a leaf in the vent. Is this some easy fix like adding $20 AC refrigerant from Walmart or something more serious? The car is out of warranty. Thanks!
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Replying to: fibber2 (Apr 26, 2006 6:11 pm) Yikes! Sounds like you weren't in harm's way. Good thing! Did more research, too. I've decided to get the Frozen Rotors ($230.) from TR and have a local shop put ceramic pads ($89.) on w/ a lifetime guarantee - only $45. labor to replace. That way I'm pretty well covered. Local shop said the Frozen Rotor option is becoming popular with in-the-know Outback owners trying to avoid the warped rotor syndrome. And they mentioned I should go with the ceramic pads with those rotors. Hope it works... Thanks again for steering me toward them! Ralph |
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Replying to: firstov (Apr 27, 2006 9:20 am) 
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Replying to: ssloaner (Aug 23, 2005 9:19 am)
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Replying to: dchisholm (May 09, 2006 12:27 pm) Perhaps some of the dealers are conditioned to look at this problem, and not beyond it. On dedicated forums there are not routine postings of electrical problems like you describe, which sounds on the face of it like a loose connection. |
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I have a 2001 VDC for the long weekend before signing all the papers to make it mine on Tuesday. Any specific things to look for or be aware of? 84K miles. Thanks.
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Replying to: squint (May 27, 2006 7:06 pm) Brakes were an issue for some, so see if the pedal pulses under hard braking, if so just budget to have the rotors turned (or replaced). -juice |
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