July 22, 201213 yr Jamal's extensive thread is a bit ambiguous and indefinite on this change. When did the brake pads change in 00-04? I have 02 and 03 Outback H6's as daily drivers so I should figure this out. Subaru forums seem to suggest the change was around 00-02. Some of the parts stores (one on Amazon) suggests thru 09/01 is different than after that date. Another issue i that my 02 had the door replaced so I don't have the original door plate with the manufacture date on it.
July 22, 201213 yr Yes the pads changed for '03 I believe. Same goes for the WRXs as they use the same brake pads as the Outbacks.
July 22, 201213 yr I think an easy way would be just to measure your rotor diameter. Early Outbacks had the 10.9"~ and later had 11.5". Since you can't exactly lay a ruler across the rotor without removing it, you can plug each diameter into Circumference=d*PI. Then wrap a string around the rotor and measure it. Or perhaps I'm over complicating the matter.
July 23, 201213 yr Author I think an easy way would be just to measure your rotor diameter. Early Outbacks had the 10.9"~ and later had 11.5". Since you can't exactly lay a ruler across the rotor without removing it, you can plug each diameter into Circumference=d*PI. Then wrap a string around the rotor and measure it. Or perhaps I'm over complicating the matter. thanks. that sounds good actually, not overcomplicating- i'd like to know more about the differences since i've got two of these vehicles, one with an unknown manufacture date and the information out there is a bit ambiguous.
July 23, 201213 yr Yes the pads changed for '03 I believe. Same goes for the WRXs as they use the same brake pads as the Outbacks. Bingo. My buddy accidentally bought LGT brakes for his 03 L SE one time.
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