gbnut

Started to change my front pads today - 330s hatch - and completed the NSF without a problem. Came to do the OSF and the retaining pins have seized, no amount of penetrating fluid or hammering has helped.

I know this is a common issue, but does anyone know where I can get replacement pins without paying stealer prices?

JDM_Stig

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graham goode sell brake parts

gbnut

Thanks will try them in the morning

alcazar

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My lad had a similar on his Clio 197 sport this summer: Brembos on the front, pins seized.

Renault dealer sold him a set, told him they keep good stocks as they seize so often.

Good German design again, eh?

gbnut

Looks like dealer trip, contacted Walldonway so we will see what they come back with

d7nmr

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA...item2a0d4a0284


i got some from here earlier ,ate, the sell them singles for a fiver.

Godspeed Brakes

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As per my email , sorry I don't have any , I go to the dealer of I need them

Those pins are for the Subaru 4 pots not the brembo's

Cheers Ian

gbnut

Funny, the first place I looked was ebay. Unfortunately it seems that Brembo have changed the design of the pin for the 2007 onwards models, so won't fit mine

gbnut

Thanks Ian, will see what dealer comes back with tomorrow

gbnut

Dealer came back with £17.27 a pin front and £3.94 for the rear

At the mercy of the dealer have ordered 2x fronts

D1CCY

Try this to prevent future grief.

Mintex Ceratec ceramic grease from Camskill.

gbnut

Yep did that on the other side, first time they have been off the car

alcazar

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£17 a pin :eek;

"Just bend over, sir, this won't hurt a bit..........."

gbnut

My thoughts exactly, little choice though

Scoobymikescot

I would have got that through the warranty, no way they should do that on 2009 car. I would have fought them the whole way.

alcazar

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Warranty doesn't cover things that wear and tear, though

Scoobymikescot

I am pretty sure these should be meant to last the life of the car so should be able to get them on warranty.

If you had put the car in the garage to get the pads replaced do you think they would have charged you for the pins if they could not get them out?

alcazar

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Undoubtedly.
You'd not have got them for nowt.

You could try, but I reckon they'd say, consumable.

gbnut

Way I see it if I go to them and it's a fitted price it's exactly that, but if I change them myself its my risk and therefore my cost.

Dealer has them in, so will pick them up and start the fun...

gbnut

All done, pins replaced, heat and a few big blows with a punch and hammer and pins came out in one piece but bent out of shape.

Replacement pins straight in and rotate freely!

trogg

How much were the new pins?

gbnut

£17 each!!! Tried everywhere to get them cheaper but no joy.

alcazar

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Rip off, isn't it? I hope you put some grease in with the new ones? Copper eaze?

gbnut

Ceramic Grease on the pins, so should be much easier next time!!

Copper grease can be used as an alternative though