Improving handling and fixing squeeky brakes
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Improving handling and fixing squeeky brakes
hey i have a 95 Legacy L 2.2 awd auto. I'm all stock and would like to improve the handling on it but I'm not sure where to start and could use some suggestions on what would give me the best handling for a cheap price and if theres anywhere specific i should look for them. Canadian dollars would be appreciated.
and just another thing, i have had squeeking coming from my brakes, mostly from the front i believe, and my mechanic machined the rotors a few times and still sounds like a bus stopping.
First off they said it was probably just rust and to drive it for a week or 2 and it should go away, it didnt, then they said whoever worked on my car b4 had the rotors on slanted or something, so he machined them but still squeeks, then i got my cv boots replaced and more machining and i think the noise got worse.
Like sometimes i hear something squeeking each rotation the tire makes, usually when driving slow. And sometimes when coming to a stop or when driving slowly and turning i hear a sort vibration somewhat the same as when ABS kicks in but nothing like that on my brake pedal. Maybe a joint? Is there anything i should know or ask when going to the mechanic this time around so I that im not getting screwed over??
If youve read this far thanks very much and hope to hear from you
and if youve answered previous postings thanks again
C_Noles
and just another thing, i have had squeeking coming from my brakes, mostly from the front i believe, and my mechanic machined the rotors a few times and still sounds like a bus stopping.
First off they said it was probably just rust and to drive it for a week or 2 and it should go away, it didnt, then they said whoever worked on my car b4 had the rotors on slanted or something, so he machined them but still squeeks, then i got my cv boots replaced and more machining and i think the noise got worse.
Like sometimes i hear something squeeking each rotation the tire makes, usually when driving slow. And sometimes when coming to a stop or when driving slowly and turning i hear a sort vibration somewhat the same as when ABS kicks in but nothing like that on my brake pedal. Maybe a joint? Is there anything i should know or ask when going to the mechanic this time around so I that im not getting screwed over??
If youve read this far thanks very much and hope to hear from you
and if youve answered previous postings thanks again
C_Noles
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Squeaky Brakes..
Don't Do One Without The Other,, If You Resurface The Rotors, Replace The Pads.. Or If You Replace The Pads , Resurface The Rotors,, You Only Get One Resurface Out Of A Rotor, Any More Cuts On Them Will Bring Them Down Below The Miniumn Thickness And Then The Chance Of Warpage Will Happen,, Also You Should Replace The Anti,rattle Clips That Hold The Brake Pads In Place,, These Clips Make A Big Difference In Squeaky Brakes,, Squeaky Brakes Are The Noise That A Brake Pad Makes When It Is Vibrating, So All You Can Do To Keep The Pad From Vibrating Will Make The Noise Go Away,, Also There Is Some Products On The Market To Put On The Back Of The Pads To Kinda Stick Them To The Caliper, It's Kinda Like A Silicone Type Of Stuff ,,, Good Luck,, I Think If You Do These Things , All Squeaks Will Go Away,,, "awc" P,s Always Use A Torque Wrench To Tighten The Lug Nuts, To Keep From Warping The Rotors From Over Tightening The Lug Nuts...........
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thanks for writing back, I replaced the brake pads, but theres this noise that comes and goes but when i hear its with every rotation the tire makes, and when i had my car looked at they said the front right axle seal is leaking and the front right is where the noise seems to be coming from, could this be causing the noise, like maybe when its a bit dry the noise comes?
thanks for your help
C_Noles
thanks for your help
C_Noles
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From: Lake Norman, NC
Car Info: 96 Subaru Legacy L
i had the same problems on my 96 L...replaced cv boots, pads, and rotors...the squeaking went away...but now i have a really loud squeal everytime i make a right turn...dont know what it could be...and also everytime i hit a bump i feel a bunch of thuds coming from the front suspension...just replaced front axle as well so im clueless...any tips?
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