31k new front pads? RU kidding me

GotSTI? · 08-08-2005, 07:40 AM

I need new front pads at 31,000. I don't drive terribly hard. Plenty of highway. $299 for new Brembro pads. Any better rates out there?

Xman · 08-08-2005, 08:34 AM

yeah, how the heck did you get 31k on them. I barely managed 12k??

you definitely are braking very easily.

There are many pad options from Ferodo, Mintex, Hawk, Pagid and others. Most are less expensive than the Brembo pads, but are not going to be in the $29 range.

the Braking forum here has quite a few reviews of pads, depending on what price range and braking performance you want.

GregB · 08-08-2005, 08:59 PM

I agree. 31K is amazing for a set of brake pads on a car like this. I've got under 4700km on my car and the pads are at about 60% (1 low-speed track day, 1 autox, mostly street driving) I expect to be replacing them by next summer.

Don't buy replacement Brembos. They work fine but they dust way too much. I'd recommend a set of Hawk HPS. They stop harder and dust less. You can normally pick up a set for $200, but check out this group buy on Nabisco:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=818898
That's a great price, I plan to pick up at least 1 set at this price.

**Nachos Libres** · 08-08-2005, 09:03 PM

The pads are under warranty till 36k/3 years. I would have the dealership replace them for free.

JSK · 08-08-2005, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GotSTI?

I need new front pads at 31,000. I don't drive terribly hard. Plenty of highway. $299 for new Brembro pads. Any better rates out there?

I got 24K out of mine and I do a lot of highway driving - I went with Cobb Pads on the fronts. You may as well just do the rears as well. My rears are gone now and I have 31K. I got Hawk pads for the rear ($75).

shftat6 · 08-08-2005, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SVT Amateur

The pads are under warranty till 36k/3 years. I would have the dealership replace them for free.

Pads are wear items, I think you would have to show a mechanical defect that wore the pads out prematurely to have them replaced under warranty.

***Nivek*** · 08-09-2005, 12:03 AM

My new pads ran me $300, but they rock!

They seem to dust but the dust is not corrosive like the Brembo dust. They bite harder too!

***Ben*** · 08-09-2005, 12:12 AM

I had to replace my pads at 2,200 miles when they were at 30%

. 31k is...amazing.

**Nachos Libres** · 08-09-2005, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by shftat6

Pads are wear items, I think you would have to show a mechanical defect that wore the pads out prematurely to have them replaced under warranty.

Hmmm. On page 6 of the warranty book it says "Wear item coverage is 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Items covered are brake pads/shoe inings, clutch disk linings, and wiper blades." I know for sure if I have any problems with my wiper blades the dealership replaces them for free until that warranty is up, because I asked the service adviser about it. And I'm pretty sure brake pads are the same.

And when I look under exclusions for the warranty it says that these things will not be covered if the car is used in racing or for commercial use, so it seems to me that pads replaced before 3 years, 36k miles are replaced at SOA's expense.

crystalhelix · 08-09-2005, 08:32 AM

My pads lasted 25k with a s-load of AutoX on them.

Now I think I am nearing rotor replacement at 30k, what do you guys think?

How long are the rotors lasting? (sorry to hi-jack)

Justin

***sciolist*** · 08-09-2005, 09:04 AM

^Check the thickness and runout against the factory spec.

crystalhelix · 08-09-2005, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sciolist

^Check the thickness and runout against the factory spec.

Got to grab the "calipers" from work to check the thickness. Probably will check tonight.

Thanks,
J

Stee · 08-09-2005, 02:50 PM

My friend is a Subaru tech and the first set of pads are covered under the warranty, assuming you need them before 3yr/36k.

GotSTI? · 08-10-2005, 05:29 AM

Subaru will charge me $300 for the replacement pads. No idea on the install cost. They did say they may be able to help with the cost due to the warranty. No real promise on how much though. I went to a local shop and he said they could get me hawk pads for $100 +$50 installed. He didn't say which ones. I am hoping they are the HPS. They claim to sell everything at wholesale. Stills seems pretty low considering the $200 quote above. What would you guys do? I am thinking about trading my 04' in for a 06' when they arrive here in MA (6-8 weeks).

mx_9 · 08-10-2005, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shftat6

Pads are wear items, I think you would have to show a mechanical defect that wore the pads out prematurely to have them replaced under warranty.

Nope. I wanted my pads swapped out for Carbotechs and when I scheduled my appt the dealer he stated that if my pads were worn down I could get them replaced under warranty. At the time my car was 1 yr old.

08-08-2005, 07:40 AM	#1
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Xman S204 Racer Car: Blue 2004 STi Fav Mod: 2001 2.5RS Rally car... Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, C Posts: 2,822 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	yeah, how the heck did you get 31k on them. I barely managed 12k?? you definitely are braking very easily. There are many pad options from Ferodo, Mintex, Hawk, Pagid and others. Most are less expensive than the Brembo pads, but are not going to be in the $29 range. the Braking forum here has quite a few reviews of pads, depending on what price range and braking performance you want.

08-08-2005, 08:59 PM	#3
GregB STI Driver Car: Cars Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 286 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I agree. 31K is amazing for a set of brake pads on a car like this. I've got under 4700km on my car and the pads are at about 60% (1 low-speed track day, 1 autox, mostly street driving) I expect to be replacing them by next summer. Don't buy replacement Brembos. They work fine but they dust way too much. I'd recommend a set of Hawk HPS. They stop harder and dust less. You can normally pick up a set for $200, but check out this group buy on Nabisco: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=818898 That's a great price, I plan to pick up at least 1 set at this price.

08-08-2005, 09:03 PM	#4
Nachos Libres Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,939 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	The pads are under warranty till 36k/3 years. I would have the dealership replace them for free.

08-09-2005, 12:03 AM	#7
*Nivek* www.Subie.tv is niiice Posts: 10,066 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (10)	My new pads ran me $300, but they rock! They seem to dust but the dust is not corrosive like the Brembo dust. They bite harder too!

08-09-2005, 08:32 AM	#10
crystalhelix Junior STI Driver Car: 04 STi PSM Fav Mod: my butt dyno Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 113 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	My pads lasted 25k with a s-load of AutoX on them. Now I think I am nearing rotor replacement at 30k, what do you guys think? How long are the rotors lasting? (sorry to hi-jack) Justin

08-09-2005, 09:04 AM	#11
*sciolist* Spiteful Old Codger Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,345 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	^Check the thickness and runout against the factory spec.

08-09-2005, 02:50 PM	#13
Stee Spec C Club Car: 2008 Fitrari Red Fav Mod: Getting 40mpg Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,534 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	My friend is a Subaru tech and the first set of pads are covered under the warranty, assuming you need them before 3yr/36k.

08-10-2005, 05:29 AM	#14
GotSTI? Silver Member Car: 08 White STI Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,629 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Subaru will charge me $300 for the replacement pads. No idea on the install cost. They did say they may be able to help with the cost due to the warranty. No real promise on how much though. I went to a local shop and he said they could get me hawk pads for $100 +$50 installed. He didn't say which ones. I am hoping they are the HPS. They claim to sell everything at wholesale. Stills seems pretty low considering the $200 quote above. What would you guys do? I am thinking about trading my 04' in for a 06' when they arrive here in MA (6-8 weeks).