Hey All

Firstly i am about to change the pads on my MY00 and have no clue. I have friends with mechanical knowledge who are going to assist me but thought it would be best to ask the "GURUS" on here first..

What are the ideal pads for me to get and where do i get them (i am aware that metallurgy can be an issue here or something) and the rotors i have are slotted. After that does anyone have a step by step guide on how to change the pads. I know there can be some dangerous things like letting air into the brakes and stuff like that which i obviously dont want to happen.

I do apologise for the noobiness but any help would be greatly appreciated. I would prob be looking at undertaking this task this weekend.

Cheers in advance

GOOSE

Street use, ds2500s (fedros) or if you are looking for something to grip like all fu<k try the ds3000 range <- mainly for track work or people wanting excellent stopping power.

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Easy job...

1. Remove the wheel
2. Undo the two bolts that hold the caliper to the rotor
3. Remove the pads
4. Put the shit together again
5. Test ur brakes first at slow speeds

Yeah, Ferodo 2500's are the way to go, or if you want to be a bit cheaper go with Bendix Ultimates

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WRONG!

You don't have to undo any bolts (on the caliper!)...

First (after wheel is off), take the lid off your brake master cylinder and keep an eye on increasing fluid level during the operation.
Remove the retaining wire (inner side on caliper) that holds the two pad retainer pins in on the top of the caliper.
Pull one of the pins towards you (but not all the way out..just enough to free the retaining spring)
Remove the retaining spring and pull the other pin out towards you.
With a pair of pliers or multigrips grab the inside pad and edge of caliper and squeeze the pad in to push the caliper pistons in.
Pull out the old pad, note position of anti squeal plates, remove them, transfer to new pad & slip new pad in.
Pull out retaining pins to clear outside pad and repeat the process above.
When both new pads are in, push the pins back, through the retaining spring and out the holes on the inside of the caliper, making sure that the holes for the wire are facing up.
Replace the retaining wire.
Repeat on other side, then check master fluid level (it may be too full...adjust if neccessary.
Pump up the brake pedal BEFORE driving...

Well u do have to undo the bolts that hold ur wheel in place just kidding.. listen to this dude he knows more than me

Watch this video http://videos.hspn.com/?videoid=44 the Subaru 4 pot caliper pad change is pretty much the same as the brembos in this video.

Where did you hear this from?
I don't think it's wise to give advise to anyone if you have no idea yourself.
Do not work on your brakes if your unsure on anything.

dont you have to get your rotors machined?

Only if you left it too long before changing your pads. If they have sustained too much damage then you will need to replace the rotor.