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Subaru Outback/Legacy Brakes

93 messages, Last post on Nov 10, 2009 at 10:35 AM

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#77 of 93 Re: Subaru Legacy GX AWD year 2000 brake issue [yonorri] by xwesx Jan 06, 2009 (9:02 am)
Replying to: yonorri (Jan 05, 2009 2:27 pm) Yes, I would gauge by your description of a "really solid feel" that it is likely a problem with your fluid being old (probably original). Brake fluid is hydroscopic, meaning that it likes to imbibe water, so old fluid will have a higher water content than new. If it has enough water in it, ice can form in the lines, and ice in the right place can cause a line blockage. I experienced this many times on my '96 Outback, but replacing the fluid cleared up the problem immediately. The only problem was finding a place warm enough to change it.... Usually, I found that if I let off the brakes, tapped the pedal a few times, then pressed real hard again, it would let loose and go back to normal operation. Quite disconcerting when it happened though. The hand brake comes in... handy... during those moments. Replies to this message: yonorri (Jan 06, 2009 9:59 am)
#78 of 93 Re: Subaru Legacy GX AWD year 2000 brake issue [xwesx] by yonorri Jan 06, 2009 (9:59 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Jan 06, 2009 9:02 am) Excellent, as you say just need to find somewhere warm, or give it to a man who has somewhere warm to do it!
#79 of 93 05 Legacy - Rotors Keep Warping by kevin13 Feb 06, 2009 (8:50 am)
Have an 05 Legacy GT. Car shaking on braking. Dealer cut rotors under warranty. Happens again 3K miles later. Dealer recuts. Happens again. Dealer replaces under warranty. Now less than 20K miles later, guess what. Happening again. Is it possible that I have some other problem that is causing the rotors to have issues? Any thoughts appreciated. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Feb 06, 2009 9:26 am) xwesx (Feb 06, 2009 11:45 am)
#80 of 93 Re: 05 Legacy - Rotors Keep Warping [kevin13] by ateixeira Feb 06, 2009 (9:26 am)
Replying to: kevin13 (Feb 06, 2009 8:50 am) I thought rotors could only be resurfaced once. I'd just replace them at this point, they're probably too thin anyway.
#81 of 93 Re: 05 Legacy - Rotors Keep Warping [kevin13] by xwesx Feb 06, 2009 (11:45 am)
Replying to: kevin13 (Feb 06, 2009 8:50 am) It may have as much to do with braking habits as with the rotors themselves. However, given the recurrence of the warp, I expect the stock rotors are insufficient for your application. I agree with AJ - you should consider replacing the rotors with something aftermarket that can handle the added heat.
#82 of 93 Brake rotor size on 2.5i Limited Wagon by mwmosser Apr 20, 2009 (6:26 am)
I am pretty sure my wife's 2005 Legacy 2.5i Limited Wagon needs new brakes. The pedal is shuddering pretty good when she hits the brakes; does the same for me so it's not just her driving. What I don't know is if she only needs new pads or whether she might also need new rotors too. She has almost 50,000 miles on the car, and still original pads/rotors. With the stop-and-go Austin driving I think they're just wearing out faster. Question - my research online shows that this car has 293.5 mm rotors in the front and 289.7mm in the rear. Looks like you can get 255mm rear discs also, but I think the larger ones also fit.are these the right size rotors? My understanding when we got the car was that the Limited model wagon got a bit bigger rotors than the standard 2.5i model. But now I can't find that piece of info anywhere. Thanks - M Replies to this message: ateixeira (Apr 21, 2009 11:31 am)
#83 of 93 Re: Brake rotor size on 2.5i Limited Wagon [mwmosser] by ateixeira Apr 21, 2009 (11:31 am)
Replying to: mwmosser (Apr 20, 2009 6:26 am) I would measure them to be sure. If the rotors are bigger than most likely the mounting brackets would be different. I doubt they'd be interchangeable.
#84 of 93 Changing brake fluid by andydg Apr 28, 2009 (6:01 am)
Going to change the Brake Fluid. Is this the way to go with it? Bleed each brake cylinder starting with front right, rear left, front left, rear right. Keeping main reservoir topped up and keep bleeding till new fluid comes out of nipple. Is that it?
#85 of 93 Re: Odd brake problem [altitudemama] by piazzadog Aug 12, 2009 (2:15 pm)
Replying to: altitudemama (Jul 18, 2008 9:11 am) I am having the same problem with my 99 Legacy GT, 100k. But it doesn't take a steep grade. A moderate grade will cause it, as will simple deceleration. ( I know when it's supposed to downshift and when it's not, and this is not normal.) I haven't tried to fix it yet because it hasn't been a big issue. Thanks.
#86 of 93 Light Show from a 2001 Subaru Outback by purpledog Nov 06, 2009 (5:41 pm)
Well, I braked pretty hard for the deer in middle of the road. Did not hit him. But the brake, abs and battery lights came on. Also, the temp oil light blinked off and on. While driving back home the headlights slowly dimmed and the steering became difficult. Just made it before the car died. So, there is one, lucky deer and one dead Subaru. The pads and rotors were worked on recently. However, the brakes on this car have never been great. Is there anyone that can shed some light on this. What is hard to believe that so much commotion came from stepping on your brakes.