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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Need some pads for my new 4 pots, but need to get them today.

Are the standard Subaru ones any good?
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 01:20 PM
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get EBC, they seem to be good value for money.

not sure if you can get them today.

I know the stnadard brakes on 2 pot are ****.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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I tried EBC Red Ceramic and wore them out in 6k miles I'd recommend Ferodo DS2000, Mintex 1144/1155 or Pagid Black (RS4.2.1 IIRC). Should be able to get them all from AS Performance next day delivery I think
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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The standard Subaru Pads are excellent, I am still on mine 65,000miles later - with NO wear tab squeal either!!

I think they are EXCELLENT!!

How much are they?? Subaru have cut the costs substantially.

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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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The standard Subaru Pads are excellent, I am still on mine 65,000miles later - with NO wear tab squeal either!!

I think they are EXCELLENT!!

How much are they?? Subaru have cut the costs substantially.

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£105 from Cheam Motors
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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£105 from Cheam Motors
Fitted I take it????

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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Fitted I take it????

Pete
Nope.....supply only.....and that is still £5 cheaper than Gatwick Subaru
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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more or less the same price as the pagids then...
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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65k... jesus pete, your meant to use the pedel in the middle... not just the handbrake....
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Moley_WRX
Need some pads for my new 4 pots, but need to get them today.

Are the standard Subaru ones any good?
Gary,

Pagid Blacks all the way mate. Expensive but you get what you pay for.

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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by GrahamG
65k... jesus pete, your meant to use the pedel in the middle... not just the handbrake....

No no Graham, its the fact he does'nt use the pedal on the right much
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 02:16 PM
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Gotta add my 2p worth... Only just fitted new OE discs from the local stealer and a set of Pagid RS4.2.1 Blacks from Alyn at ASPerformance. Pads came about 9:30am the next day. Braking is now miiiiles better and Alyn has also provided me with additional info in this thread: http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=485710

Pagids are only marginally dearer than the OE pads and I would say I'm very happy with both the service received and the results.

Nige.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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£105 for standard pads

I got Mintex 1155 for £80!
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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Used to use Ferodo DS2500 but decided to try Pagid Blacks. Again from our mate Alyn

Just waiting to get my car back from its service now to bed them in.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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When I had a Focus RS, standard pads were .............. £271
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by stilover
When I had a Focus RS, standard pads were .............. £271
IIRC they're the same fitment as Alfa's and a couple of other cars using the Brembo's Not the same as Scoobs & Evo's though
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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Pagid 4.2.1's get my recommendation too. Same cold bite as O/E but get some heat into them and they are massively better. Would never be happy with the O/E pads again.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
The standard Subaru Pads are excellent, I am still on mine 65,000miles later - with NO wear tab squeal either!!

I think they are EXCELLENT!!

How much are they?? Subaru have cut the costs substantially.

Pete

Hmmmm, do you ever go over 15mph????
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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I find it very odd that anyone thinks 65,000miles out of the pads is strange??

On all my cars I have easily achieved these mileages ...

Then again I am a VERY skilled driver - if you are thinking far enough ahead you should never need to use the brakes!

Pete
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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that might be something to do with old minds....
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
I find it very odd that anyone thinks 65,000miles out of the pads is strange??

On all my cars I have easily achieved these mileages ...

Then again I am a VERY skilled driver - if you are thinking far enough ahead you should never need to use the brakes!

Pete
exactly - but you can still have some fun when there are no other cars on the road.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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exactly - but you can still have some fun when there are no other cars on the road.
No need to use the brakes then, with clear empty roads!!

Pete
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Pete, be totally truthful and tell us what's the highest speed you've done in your scoob..? (and don't say 70 mph..!).

As you've previously stated you never exceed 2500rpm so it dosen't supprise me your pads are on 65k TBH..

I can highly recommend Alyn at ASP, just had a set of Padgid 421's, goodridge hoses (s/s fittings..!) and 1.5ltrs of Motul 5.1 delivered, next day, for a whisker over £200..!

Just waiting for some milder weather to get them fitted. (can't wait to get rid of the pedal (ABS) judder under hard braking..!)
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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Lets get something straight ...... I 'generally' stay under 2500RPM - most of everday driving doesn't need any more than that.

Occassionally, when the situation is right, hot engine, clear road, good surface, then I will have a little 'play' - would be a shame not to

Top Speed? Don't know exactly .... but I have been known to touch over 70 MPH

However, I do not drive like a plank as many on here think you HAVE to because you have an Impreza!!

Pete
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