ahessler

Nice to see I'm not alone. I had the assy apart...and tried to make the contact with a piece of wire between the points. Somehow...that did not work. I'd try to dissasemble it further...but it seems that the circuit is more or less permantly assembled. I could do like you say and rewire it so that, for instance, the back left window only goes down/up from that switch and the driver's window works fully. I appreciate the advice though. The contact could still be corroded/dirty I suppose. Thanks! Andy

Yep. Sorry, it was Advanced Auto. I put the anti-seize on the pads. It seems like they just stick in the anti-rattle clips and won't release from the rotor. Very frustrating. My new big thing is getting a master window switch. Thanks, Andy

Well, I've just installed some 'silver' pads form AutoZone. And...the squeel less...but still make a lot of noise. I'm out of cash to play with this for now. I'll probably have to buy new calipers at somepoint and start over. Thanks for your help. Ahessler

I have a 97 Legacy Wagon L. And, as luck would have it, the driver's side master window switch is broken such that I cannot roll down the driver's side window. All other window switches still work...and the driver's side does power up. I'd really like to be able to toss the coins out the window at a toll booth instead of having to open my door every time. (And forget about the drive through at McDonalds!) I would be interested in hearing from someone that may either have a good switch that they may wish to sell...or if someone knows a good place to look/call for a switch. Thanks, Ahessler

The pads I purchased were Raybestos i believe. They were pretty pricey at around $46 or so. From what I can tell...and after a few days of driving since my first post, the hardware kit (clips and pins) seems to have largely helped the dragging issue. And if a cheaper set of pads (or the ThermoQuiet) will help...that will be my next step. Not sure if it's both sides...but will have to further troubleshoot. Thanks for the help,

I sure hope there is someone out there that can help me with this question. I have a ’97 Legacy wagon (L) with 4 wheel disc brakes. I thought it’d be fun to change the rotors and pads…as this is my only car…to get some better performance and just to keep up with the preventative maintenance. It seems that ever since then the front brakes squeal pretty good…all the time. They are constantly dragging. I just spent a good $50 on new pins and anti-rattle clips and installed everything with a generous dab of anti-seize lubricant. I really need some help here…as none of this helped my situation at all. Can anyone offer any advice? Thanks,