bfg9k Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Ok, it looks like my '98 Legacy L needs new front brakes soon, according to my mechanic who is replacing the right front CV boot & axle. The CV boot had split wide open and lost all grease! (no signs of any source of the gas smell either, he reports) I was thinking to use the Brembo rotors ($48 ea) and Satisfied Pro Ceramic pads ($48 pair) from Tirerack.com. Does anyone have an opinion on this combo or recommend something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Ok, it looks like my '98 Legacy L needs new front brakes soon, according to my mechanic who is replacing the right front CV boot & axle. The CV boot had split wide open and lost all grease! (no signs of any source of the gas smell either, he reports) I was thinking to use the Brembo rotors ($48 ea) and Satisfied Pro Ceramic pads ($48 pair) from Tirerack.com. Does anyone have an opinion on this combo or recommend something else? I would be interested to know if its OK to upgrade the fronts only or if all 4 corners should be upgraded simultaneously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Upgrading the fronts will mean "underbraking" the rears a bit, but it's ok to do. I would not complain about Brembo rotors, but I would urge you to fit Mintex OE pads instead. Lots of bite, longlife, and little dust and squeal. Ceramic pads will eat your rotors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfg9k Posted January 16, 2006 Author Share Posted January 16, 2006 The rears have new rotors & shoes (drums in the rear) so there's not much I can do about those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Cal Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I've had excellent luck with Raybestos pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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