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Replying to: grvdgrz (Jul 29, 2008 5:53 pm) With that said, you could have a siezed or not very well sliding front caliper pin and this is dragging a pad wearing it down. This is common, especially if your dad didn't drive it often. -mike |
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Replying to: grvdgrz (Jul 29, 2008 5:53 pm) |
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Pads are so cheap, it shouldn't be a big concern. I think my dad got some for his Outback for $22 for the fronts, something like that. I put 'em on with my sister in an hour or so, bled the brakes, voila. Pads for my Miata cost just $17, LOL. 
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Revision to my original post #44. Thanks everyone for great suggestions! I did talk with my dad and get a little more info on the history of the brake problems on this subi. This car has 65K miles on it now (see posting #44). 1. The first time my pops had problems (not sure mileage) one pad on one rear wheel was worn out, the other ok... and on the opposite side of car, one front pad was worn way more than its mate. He said he has always removed the pins, cleaned them and relubed them. However, they never seemed to be stuck so he could never explain the weird wear issues. 2. At 43K miles the REAR brakes were replaced. 3. At 61K miles the FRONT brakes were replaced and NEW rotors. 4. Now at 65K miles the brakes are making a terrible grinding noise as if they are totally worn out. My hubby swears it is the rear DS brake making all the noise. It is really hard to tell inside the car as i thought it was the front drivers side. I will be taking this in to our mechanic next week but thought i'd revise this post in the meantime in case anyone has ever had weird issues like this. Not to mention hopefully steering the mechanic in a certain direction to save some $. Thankyou ahead of time for your replies!
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I had my front brakes fully replaced around 5,000 miles ago. They replaced the rotors, pads... pretty much everything considering I have 120k miles. They have been squeaking pretty much since they replaced them. I brought the car back and, of course, the technician heard nothing. My neighbors, friends and everyone else hears them, but never the technicians  It usually occurs RIGHT when I hit the brakes and as I push further in, it goes quiet. Any ideas? Is it OK that they squeak?
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Replying to: pathtomax (Aug 08, 2008 7:47 pm) -mike
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Replying to: paisan (Aug 08, 2008 7:53 pm)
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Replying to: pathtomax (Aug 08, 2008 8:01 pm) -mike |
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Replying to: eberglund (Jul 31, 2008 11:08 am) I had my mechanic check out my brakes and it turns out this grinding noise was from rust on the rear rotors (this car came from MN). He showed me the rust and it was substantial, and he verified the noise by spinning the rotor. He said not to do anything about it... drive until they need to be replaced and then do pads and rotors.
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Replying to: eberglund (Aug 09, 2008 7:02 pm)
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