Sapper 157 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Looking for some new front brakes for my forester XS. The car is my daily but it does see occasional long drives where it will experience periods of braking on hills. Anyone have any experience with either of these brands from RA? I am just looking for quality brakes that won’t warp easily under average use/conditions, I don’t need anything fancy or track-rated. Power Stop: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=10181964&cc=1430723&jsn=11573 Durago: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=10701256&cc=1430723&jsn=11576 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) Get the Raybestos Opti-Cal brand new calipers. No core, and they are brand new castings. Really nice product with proper fitment to the bleeders, and they are coated: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=8466968&cc=1430723&jsn=414 Bosch Quietcast pads: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6130518&cc=1430723&jsn=489 Raybestos Element3 coated rotors: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6410568&cc=1430723&jsn=537 Centric is good also: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=9154660&cc=1430723&jsn=539 This is what I sell my customers. I have zero comebacks for our brake work. GD Edited May 27, 2019 by GeneralDisorder 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, GeneralDisorder said: Get the Raybestos Opti-Cal brand new calipers. No core, and they are brand new castings. Really nice product with proper fitment to the bleeders, and they are coated: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=8466968&cc=1430723&jsn=414 Bosch Quietcast pads: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6130518&cc=1430723&jsn=489 Raybestos Element3 coated rotors: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6410568&cc=1430723&jsn=537 Centric is good also: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=9154660&cc=1430723&jsn=539 This is what I sell my customers. I have zero comebacks for our brake work. GD Sweet. Ya got me sold. What are your thoughts on ceramic pads? Are they worth it or is semi metallic the way to go? Edited May 28, 2019 by Sapper 157 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 I just let Bosch decide by application and get whatever is in the Quietcast box. LoL. Ceramic pads tend to be louder in my experience. Akebono pads seem to be OEM in a lot of applications but I get come backs when I use them for them being loud and taking forever to break in and stop squealing. I never get complaints on the Bosch pads. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike104 Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 I use the Raybestos coated rotors as well (I hate when the uncoated ones look rusty). Thanks for the tip on the Bosch pads and the new calipers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Yeah Raybestos is really doing the Subaru's a favor making these new castings. The remans always have poorly fitting bleeders because they have been rebuilt a million times and drilled out / re-tapped due to rust. I have a local supplier that's selling them and we always look there first. Though admittedly we use very few calipers here in the NW. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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