need some advice as to which pads to buy

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Jul 2, 2004 | 11:47 AM

Gleb83

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Car Info: 2002 Alpine White WRX

need some advice as to which pads to buy

Hi everybody,
I am in need of new brake pads for my 02 WRX and since you guys are the experts I thought I would ask some question.
1)What pads would you guys recomend for everyday street use, sometimes aggresive braking, never taking the car to the track, rotor friendly?
2)At tire rack they say that pads are different for different months of production on the 02 WRX, how do I find out when mine was produced?
3) What does bedding-in mean, and would a mechanic do this during a routine brake pad change?
Thanks

Jul 2, 2004 | 04:27 PM

Zee

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Car Info: 04 White Aspen WRX

If your looking for some everyday street use, try the Carbotech Bobcats. There a direct replacement of the OEM Pads. Not to mention the number one selling pads for Subaru's!!

If you have anymore questions please e-mail us at sales@subydude.com
or call in at 510.651.2659

Zee

Jul 2, 2004 | 05:35 PM

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I installed a set of carbotech bobcats. Wow what a difference. They don't fade and have a great initial bite. Also good for those of us who live in colder climates. I matched these up with some power slot slotted rotors, steel brake lines and some dot4 brake fluid. Best brake upgrade I've ever done on a car for the money. Stops awesome, and looks good to. Follow the instructions on the Pads on bedding them in. Its just a matter of heating up the brakes at lower then faster speeds. You will tell a difference in stopping after you have done this, and it also helps in its life. Good luck.

Jul 4, 2004 | 10:44 PM

knightsnke

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Car Info: 2003 WRX

what are ones better than the bobcats for a 2003 wrx , and how come axis ultimate only makes their brake pads for the 2002 wrx grrr..

Jul 5, 2004 | 11:52 AM

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I'm not sure why they don't make pads for a 2003. I have a 2002 so I haven't researched why that's the case. You might call subydude.com and ask them since they sell them. The upgraded pad from the bobcat is the panther. This pad is for tracking, and street. The only downside is that is requires some heat in the pad for good stopping, so if you live in a colder climate, and you don't track, you might just consider the bobcats. Also. the panthers will dust a little more than the bobcats.

Jul 6, 2004 | 10:03 AM

platypus

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Bedding in is the process of wearing off the initial layer of pad material, fully seating the pads in the caliper, and depositing a little pad material onto the surface of the rotor. Basically, you just do a few (5 or 10) gentle stops from 35mph or so, and then let the pads cool. The mechanic at the shop might or might not do it, so it's best to ask them if they bedded in the pads. If not, it only takes a few minutes.

Jul 8, 2004 | 11:05 PM

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Car Info: Platinum 02 WRX, Progress springs,JIC Bullet exhaust , STI shifter, Accessecu, Rota Sub Zero

I have the Axxis ultimates and am very pleased with their braking over stock , but these are not for the clean freaks out there.
They dust a bunch but a good coat of wax on the wheels helps for a quick clean up.
The mechanic who walked me through my install said most modern pads be used omitting the bedding process , but I still gingerly made sure they were bedded prior to smashing the whoa pedal just for kicks.
I've heard nothing but good about those bobcats , so those may definitely be worth a try.