chef_tim

We use this car to pull our camper and I wanted the most brakes I could get. I used Duralast from Auto zone on the front and Akebono pads on the rear. Funny thing, the rear pads were a pain to find in a "reasonably" priced ceramic. I used the OEM for my own comfort knowing they had "Subaru" stamped on them. I read all the recent posts about rotors and pads and decided to stick with OEM. I think with this combimation the brakes should outlast the car Later, Tim

The ones I pulled off were from Canada too so I would assume the OEM ones are from there. I think I'd rather send my money to our neighers to the North anyways.... :lol: . Oh, and I almost forgot, total cost was just over $800 :eek: Later, Tim

I did the fronts a couple of weeks ago and the rears today. Both passenger side calipers were sticking. I used SOA rotors and calipers all the way around and ceramic pads on all four corners. My backing plates were still in good shape so no need to replace them. I'm really glad to have them done and it was a very easy job, with a special thanks to John for the FSM PDF pages and words of wisdom :headbang: . This is what your rotors and pads should NOT look like.... Bad Pads, not the worst I've seen but close...... And the finished product...... Oh, and the rotors were made in Canada, I remember a thread awhile ago questioning that. Just another great day at the Subby Ranch. Tim

There was drag on the one side, but the other side was free. That's what I was checking for, it has the winter package so I was hopeing it would. Not sure how else I should check it. Strang. Later, Tim

I'm getting ready to replace the rear brakes on my 97 Outback. I jacked it up and gave the wheel a spin, the other side did NOT move. I went to the other side gave it a spin, again no movement on the opposite side, shouldn't the opposite wheel spin; the same way with an LSD and the opposite direction with an open diff:confused: :confused: This is an automatic and it was in park for the spins. Thanks, Tim

Sorry, thought I put a link to the for sale forum in my post. Here's the pics I have up and the post in the for sale forum is is titled "Blow out Sale" Car has typical mid west rust but is a great driver. $800 takes it away. Later, Tim http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showgallery.php?cat=650

Have I got a deal for you. I have an 87 GL for sale with all the parts you would need to build yours, or just drive as is. The price I'm asking is a lot less then what you're going to pay in parts. Tim

Your map is a Southern route. If you decide to come across I-90 drop me a PM and I'll get you a phone number. We are just off the interstate North of Sioux Falls and make a good pit/rest stop. Best of luck, how ever you go :headbang:

Welcome back, it's always just a matter of time before everyone comes back:lol: :lol: Later, Tim

Those things make my Swampers look mild, like BFG ATs

Hey John, you have no idea how closely I'm following rear brake threads:-p Please be sure to post your final out come. Later, Tim

Big Jim 555 is a great guy to do business with. Just look him up in the members directory for his Email addy. Later, Tim

What did you torque the axle nut to??? Sounds to me like you may not have gotten it tight enough and are eating the splines in the hub. Don't let it go like that long or you'll end up changing the hub too. Tim

Just for kicks and grins, a sticking caliper will also cause a shimmy/shake in the steering. Tim

Hey Rick, just my personal take on parenting..... If you're buying the car, he can either drive it or walk. My boy got an 86 GL wagon with an EA81 swapped into it. Didn't take hime long to appriciate that car once he figured out it that or walk... :lol: . Good luck, Tim

Now that you mention it, I think I used the EA82 carb too.

I've done it. It was awhile ago but as I remember the only real problems were with the plumbing. I think I had to have one of the power steering lines custom made and the radiator lines were kind of funky too. If I remember correctly I used a copper 90º in there. With a Weber it could only be easier as you are taking all the carb lines out of the way. Later, Tim

Just for comparison purposes, this is an EA81 lifter I took apart a couple of years ago.... tim

You need to take a look at the steering joint, were the column comes through the fire wall and into the engine compartment. It is like a couple of small U-joints. If it is on the way out and it breaks while you are driving you will have no steering at all. On the brakes, sounds like you have a sticking caliper. check to see how hot the rim and caliper are. They should not have a lot of temp. The rotors will be hot but they should be. Honestly, you need to fix both of these problems before you drive the car anymore, it is a serious accident waiting to happen. On the lighter side........ remember in drivers Ed, when they said to turn the wheels toward the curb when parking on a hill??? Bet you get it now :lol: (Not making fun of your accident, just light. Glad nobody but the car got hurt!!!) Tim

75% of the component on my 08 Outback are made in the US. So it figures that there are other countries that manufacture OEM genuine parts. Unless they don't perform to expectations I wouldn't worry about it. I just replaced the rotors and calipers on my 97 Outback but I don't recall seeing a country of origin on the box. Later, Tim

I didn't have new U-joints put in but to add the 9" was well under a C-note. I say shop around a bit. Tim

This is weird...... A guy I used to work for has been looking for a subaru for one of his kids. He came to me a couple of weeks ago looking for advise and today he stops by with the twin of that car!!!! Unfortunately it was a disaster, torque bind, soft brakes, no stereo, miss-matched tyres and the whole thing Earl Shrive'd:eek: :eek: . The car lot wanted right at 3 grand!!!! Needless to say I encouraged him to run away, fast. Looks like you got a nice one, oh and welcome back:headbang:

+1 Billion, for the money you can't beat the OEM cables:headbang:

Scrap metal is bringing a premium. If you can gather up a bunch of junk you could make some good money, I did a couple of weeks ago, made $250:eek: :eek:

Thanks John, that was exactly what I was looking for. They are extras, probably for a different application. Everything is back together and I'm just waiting on my brake pumper (wife). Later, Tim