beaker69

Evening all, I have a standard UK wagon that has a Prodrive pack on it.

I need to replace the front pads and was considering upgrading them, what's a good fast road use alternative or are the factory ones ok?

Also, the discs are grooved, is this standard or part of the pro drive pack? (does anyone know what the prodrive pack consists of?)

Any help would be appreciated

Steve

D1CCY

For pads try Ferodo DS2500 or Pagid Black, if you want a bit more stop then Pagid Blue. Call Alyn at ASPerformance on 0191 4103770, he's the man for this sort of thing (advice and parts).

Not sure what the '99 PPP consisted of but I don't think it would include grooved discs.

beaker69

Superb, much appreciated.

I know it's got a prodrive back box and filter, unsure what else but it certainly has grooved discs....

Steve

beaker69

While thinking about it, is it a relatively easy job to change them?

D1CCY

Very straightforward. Do a search for pad change on here for full instructions if you need. Been posted plenty of times.

beaker69

superb, thanks agan.

beaker69

Am i beign a co0mplete chump, cannot for the life of me find a search facility on the forum?...

D1CCY

Doh. Sadly the search facility has been suspended due to site problems. See posts in general section.

I'm used to the Brembos but I think the Subaru calipers are the same.

1. Wheel off.
2. Remove retaining spring clips that fit in pins that go through edges of pads (thin nose pliers).
3. Drive pins out with punch from outside and pushing towards car. You can use an electrical screwdriver if you're lucky and these aren't too tight.
4. Lever the pads apart a bit to push pistons back. Watch master cylinder to ensure it doesn't overflow.
5. Pull pads out taking note of shim positions and direction. May be tight due to rust and muck. I have a reverse impact hammer for this (£5 from machine mart).
6. Clean everything up. Use toothbrush to get dust out of caliper (don't put it back in the bathroom after).
7. Get the pistons pushed all the way back. I have a proper retraction tool (£15 machine mart) but you can usually manage by dropping the old pads in and then lever them apart (don't lever against the disc).
8. When all nice and clean get new pads and copperslip edges and back of pad, stick the shim to the copperslip and then copperslip the back of that as well (or brakes will squeal, don't get any on pad or disc faces).
9. Clean the pins and copperslip lightly and reassembly is reverse of dismantling.
10. Wheelnut torque is 65 ft-lb.

Hope I havn't missed anything. This is an easy job, especially if you have the right tools.

Cheers, Diccy.

beaker69

Diccy, your a legend thanks, turns out I need new front discs as well as pads, will give Alyn a call re this too any recommendations? - also are these as straight forward as the pads seem?

Cheers

Steve

richiewong

Alyn can sort you out with a decent set of grooved discs right through to DBA's and Performance friction gear.

Will tell you everything you need to change your pads and discs as well as supply the right pads you need for your style of driving

beaker69

Excellent, thanks, will call him later today and get some ordered.

Roll on the end of the day!!

Steve