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Dec 7, 2003 | 09:37 PM

HeyChris

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Can they atleast do brakes?

Hiya,

I'm in the Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek area for the next two weeks for the jobby job. And on my way up here I inherited a clicking/thunking noise from my left front brake. - Of which I just replaced last Wednesday.

I don't have to tools with me to break it down to see what the hoozit is going on. I doubt its going to lead to mechanical failure. But it does fall under the whole annoying/embarrasing noises category.

So, I know Diablo Subaru in W.Creek is right around the corner from my temporary adobe`.... But wonder how competent they are with good ole Subaru 4-pots.... Since I only know of which dealers in So.Cal to trust & deals with modified cars all the time...

What do you all think? - I know eveyone keeps suggesting S.Cruz Subaru... But due to my schedule the next few weeks, I can't make it over there...

Chris.

Dec 7, 2003 | 09:39 PM

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are they factory breaks?

if not...you probly shouldn't bother with the dealer and go to a Meineke or something
*shrug*

Dec 7, 2003 | 09:52 PM

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These are the Subaru 4-pots which come stock on the Impreza & WRX in Japan & Great Britain. Just wasn't a stock item here in the states.

Chris.

- Why am I getting the feeling that you guys up here get shiite service up here....

Dec 7, 2003 | 10:02 PM

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I would say the best advice is to call them first and find out if they handle those

they can probably tell you more than we can

Dec 7, 2003 | 10:03 PM

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That's probably the wisest thing to do...

Dec 7, 2003 | 10:08 PM

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Hey, uhh, Chris...

I remember you from the Hamilton Meet.

There isn't a dealership close to you where you are. Redwood City's carlsen subaru would the closest one that has any competent service that are mod friendly (within reason)

I would see if a local guy can help you take a look at it.

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Dec 7, 2003 | 10:59 PM

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Call up Griffin Motorwerke in Berkeley and see what they say. A long time VW/Audi shop, they now work on WRXs. Just a thought.

Dec 7, 2003 | 11:34 PM

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NICE CAR

Dec 7, 2003 | 11:58 PM

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I would not go to Diablo. Like I said on NASIOC, try Albany, I have heard good things about them.

Dec 8, 2003 | 12:40 AM

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I'm in the Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek area for the next two weeks for the jobby job.

You can try Doug at Diablo Import Service in Pleasant Hill. Doug is also the official installer for Vishnu Performance. I was happy with the work he did on my car last year.

Diablo Import Service
15 Vivian Dr. Unit E
Pleasant Hill, CA
(925) 676-2782
Doug Piper

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Dec 8, 2003 | 07:48 AM

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Brakes

HeyChris,
I work in Walnut Creek at the Orange PMI building across Treat, near the NexTel buildings. M2 Performance in Concord does work on Subaru's, the place is also called Mostly Mazdas but they branched into Subies too.

http://www.m2performance.com/

I'm in a WRB Wagon and Anthracite SSR Comps if you see me around, it would be easy for me to spot you.

Nick

Dec 8, 2003 | 05:34 PM

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Thanks for all the help peoples... I gave Doug a call earlier today, and will stop by his place on Wednesday ~1230pm...

After discussing/describing the "problem" he surmised a loose backing plate...

Now, why didn't I think of that? lol

Nick, if I cut you off. I do apologize. So far I've only seen 4 people out of 20 use their turn signals... And I am already liking going up n over Taylor. Although I just noticed the police dept. right there... [just have to go to Pleasant Hill Rd....]

**note, I put the stock hood on until my alunimum arrives from overseas. The CF hood was getting its 'Super-Oxidize On' and it had to go.** [Sold it to a pals GF to put on her white wagon. Took `em two 4 hour days to buff it back to a presentable condition.