2000 Forester 4 Wheels Disc Brake Changes

[ltbui]

Hello All,

 

I am new to the community. I jointed because I also happened to be a Subaru lover. I just found this website. I didn't even know there such thing as this big.

 

Anyway, I found this website because I am in search for a 'How-to..' change brake pads on my 2000 Forester L. It's four-wheel disc brake, and it has just past its 50,000 miles. Just some pin pointers will do. I am savy enought to understand.

 

Any suggestion is appreciated.

[Adnan]

Hi,

 

I'm curious about your 50k mile reference. Are the pads actually in need of replacement or are you assuming they must be worn down at this mileage? Depending on your driving style, you may not need to change them. I would suggest inspecting them first, which you may be able to do without removing the wheels.

 

It is rare for the rear pads to wear out at this mileage, as the front ones take the load, by a large margin. If you do need to replace front pads, the procedure is essentially just like most other cars, if you've done one before.

 

Wheel comes off, then the caliper guide bolts (the ones the caliper slides on); suspend the caliper or support it, pull off the old pads, clean everything, inspect rotors for scoring and thickness. Then press in the piston(s) to allow clearance for the new pads (remember to do only one side at a time or the opposite piston will pop out), make sure fluid doesn't overflow from the reservoir. Replace rotors if necessary. Apply anti-squeal compound on the back side of the pads, if your model calls for it.

 

Assembly, as they say, is the reverse of disassembly. Make sure you bed in your new pads by making a dozen or so smart stops (hard but not emergency stops) from about 25 MPH and you're done.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Regards,

Adnan

[howards11]

Hello All,

 

I am new to the community. I jointed because I also happened to be a Subaru lover. I just found this website. I didn't even know there such thing as this big.

 

Anyway, I found this website because I am in search for a 'How-to..' change brake pads on my 2000 Forester L. It's four-wheel disc brake, and it has just past its 50,000 miles. Just some pin pointers will do. I am savy enought to understand.

 

Any suggestion is appreciated.

 

The 2000 Forester L DOES NOT have 4 wheel disk brakes. The setup for the L is disc from/drum rear.

 

The 2000 Forester S came with disc brakes all around.

 

The above is true unless there was a mod done on the car.

 

~Howard

:cool:

[ltbui]

First, thanks for giving me some pionters on this. Here in California, brake pads are gone in no time if someone such as my wife is driving like she is hurry all the time. I got it in for a major tune-up at 45,000 miles and the dealer told us that the fronts are about 30 percent left, and the rears got about 40 percent left. I guest I just want to be safe then sorry.

 

The other thing I like to know is that, our car has 4 wheel anti-lock brakes, and also has speed sensors, too. Do I need to be special careful on something that I don't know about. I've changed a few older models of Toyota, Honda, and Nissan's cars but this is first time with Subaru.

I want to be good on this, because I also have a 2003 Forester, and my dad has a 2005 OB. I am also looking at the new B9 Tribeca.

 

Thank you for all of your comments.

 

Hi,

 

I'm curious about your 50k mile reference. Are the pads actually in need of replacement or are you assuming they must be worn down at this mileage? Depending on your driving style, you may not need to change them. I would suggest inspecting them first, which you may be able to do without removing the wheels.

 

It is rare for the rear pads to wear out at this mileage, as the front ones take the load, by a large margin. If you do need to replace front pads, the procedure is essentially just like most other cars, if you've done one before.

 

Wheel comes off, then the caliper guide bolts (the ones the caliper slides on); suspend the caliper or support it, pull off the old pads, clean everything, inspect rotors for scoring and thickness. Then press in the piston(s) to allow clearance for the new pads (remember to do only one side at a time or the opposite piston will pop out), make sure fluid doesn't overflow from the reservoir. Replace rotors if necessary. Apply anti-squeal compound on the back side of the pads, if your model calls for it.

 

Assembly, as they say, is the reverse of disassembly. Make sure you bed in your new pads by making a dozen or so smart stops (hard but not emergency stops) from about 25 MPH and you're done.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Regards,

Adnan

[Adnan]

Hi,

 

The speed sensors don't really get in the way of the brake job. If you've done Japanese car brakes before, you will find things surprisingly familiar. Go for it!

 

Regards,

Adnan