NEPASubaru Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Hey to everyone at USMB, I recently just came across a '79 Subaru Brat that is in fairly good condition. I joined the board so could ask questions and show how my first Subaru and first fixer-upper goes. When I first saw this car I asked my grandmother "What the hell is that thing?" sitting in an old barn was this bad boy. Not even 23,000 miles on it!! some quick pre-start work and this bad boy started right up. Looking to get in registered and inspected in PA, will need a front-left turn signal assembly and a rear-left tail light, Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Wow. You've got yourself a classic there. And you came to the right place. USMB is the place for enthusiasts of these older Subarus. You'll find connections for the parts you'll need. Is the car needing anything beside the lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffanyus Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Wow nice find. Welcome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEPASubaru Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 Hey Thanks a lot, Yeah I'm super excited about the car, everyday I feel more attached to it!! AdvSub. It needs the lights mainly because she is going to be my everyday driver and I need to pass Pennsylvania inspection pretty much ASAP will definitely need all brakes all around, a torn CV boot, other little things that will be perfect a beginner mechanic like me I have a feeling its going to a tiny bit of a money pit, but I feel pretty good about that engine and tranny, so hopefully with some time she will be a solid car for another couple years. But who cares I got my first Suby!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEPASubaru Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Welp ran I into a stuck parking brake, my rookie mistake, put it on after running it around a bit. Took me a bit to find out the old Sub e-brake is hooked into the front Calipers. drained some fluid hoping that maybe would take some "pressure" off the piston, but no luck. Maybe after sitting Most likely will just replace calipers. Yep it will be a few weeks before she hits the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) Wow , super sweety from the northeast. Enjoy !!! .......and don't do anything to it !!!!!!! LOL Edited July 21, 2013 by moosens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Damn nice find!!! You better appreciate that thing cause that condition is fantastic for what you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEPASubaru Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 t Wow , super sweety from the northeast. Enjoy !!! .......and don't do anything to it !!!!!!! LOL Yeah I'm a fanatic for this thing already, and wait? do you mean to not do anything to it? like fix it or replace anything?? I'm thankful for you guys telling me these things, I've realized in the past few weeks what I kind of classic I have on my hands. I don't think I will be turning this into my everyday driver, Keep it off the roads in the winter here and keep it in storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Don't modify it ! LOL Yes , fix it , and keep it healthy in the same state it exists. Enjoy , and we'll see you at Carlisle PA third weekend in May - OK ?? You can drive it up here for a Caffeine and Carbs meet if you like. Check it out and no I don't expect you to show but if you did you can park in a side lot and I'm sure you'll get as much attention or more than several lesser known cars that sell for over $300K. No kidding. But Carlisle is plenty cool enough. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEPASubaru Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Yes!!! got you Thanks for the wise words, as the weeks go on I realize what type of classic car I have. definitely going to keep it as original as possible, the car is pretty solid so just going to take care of cosmetics then brakes, etc. I`d love to come check out Carlisle, hopefully the winter is productive!!! thanks again every bit of info is priceless to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspice Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Welp ran I into a stuck parking brake, my rookie mistake, put it on after running it around a bit. Took me a bit to find out the old Sub e-brake is hooked into the front Calipers. drained some fluid hoping that maybe would take some "pressure" off the piston, but no luck. Maybe after sitting Most likely will just replace calipers. Yep it will be a few weeks before she hits the road The older subarus had a 'ratching' caliper piston. They do not reset with a C-clamp or standard caliper tool. Check the caliper surface for two slots (grooves) set 180 degree apart. Lisle makes a tool for these type of caliper pistons. Match the post with the slots, apply some pressure, and rotate clockwise. Congrats on picking up an awesome piece of history-enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEPASubaru Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Cant get the Caliper off!! The chocking blocks are rusted in, I`m going to order new calipers from JC Whitney, does anyone know if these blocks will come with the new caliper?? Just need to know so if I have to keep em I don't bugger them up too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I'd say not as they typically don't with other vehicles. Here is the part list from the catalog. Are you referring to the caliper bolts I have arrowed? There are 4 of course. If so, I cannot find a part number, weird?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Take the little pins out of the wedges? Then use a punch or something and tap them. Better to tap from inside towards outside if you can get in there, and you can. Spray with penetrant first. Bolts as shown above. I've scored loaded rebuilds. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEPASubaru Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Its part #5 The wedges, I got one caliper out but the other is rusted up, just going to keep banging at it. the wedges in the one caliper don't look so good. I might need to look into that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 FWIW part number 5 is called the Stopper (plug) - 625002091 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEPASubaru Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 FWIW part number 5 is called the Stopper (plug) - 625002091 Fantastic, thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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