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Subaru Outback/Legacy Brakes
102 messages, Last post on Aug 11, 2011 at 9:39 AM
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#101 of 102 Re: Chronic Rotor Problem [xwesx] by fibber2
Aug 11, 2011 (5:23 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Jul 07, 2010 11:37 am)
Should have checked here more often - didn't see this comment. Most of you that have followed my experience with my '02 OBW know that I have two issues with the car - Head Gaskets & Front Brakes. Otherwise I love the beast.
My '02 was a very early production unit and actually uses the front brakes from the '01. They are just too small for the weight of the vehicle and I get chronic overheating. I've used stock pads & rotors, as well as Powerslot Cryo rotors & Hawk HPS pads. I just put stock pads on after cleaning up the Powerslot rotor.
I'm getting decent longevity out of the various setups, but the amount of pad transfer onto the rotor causing 'warpage' symptoms (it's actually thickness variation) and steering wheel shake is unacceptable. Never had anything like this in any other car. I have to be extra careful sitting at a light to allow a little bit of movement to not end up with a high spot.
So yes, I feel your pain.
- xwesx (Aug 11, 2011 9:39 am)
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#102 of 102 Re: Chronic Rotor Problem [fibber2] by xwesx
Aug 11, 2011 (9:39 am)
Replying to: fibber2 (Aug 11, 2011 5:23 am)
Steve, you may have addressed this before, but can you not up-size the front brakes? If you could, do you think it would help?
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