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Old 19-01-2011, 02:49 PM
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bit off topic, im just looking at replacing my brake pads on an my03 wrx, can anyone recommend a good workshop? i dont want anything too high end as i never do any track work.. also, what would be an average price i would be looking at?

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Google around for a DIY, you'll be surprised how easy it is.

Then all you'll need to do is price up some brakes, which will be dealers choice dependent on brand/type.
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bit off topic, im just looking at replacing my brake pads on an my03 wrx, can anyone recommend a good workshop? i dont want anything too high end as i never do any track work.. also, what would be an average price i would be looking at?

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STechnic for a workshop.
Price will depend upon what pads you use.
Budget a few hundred.

I use QFM pads which are brilliant.
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Average would be around $120 for good quality pads + fitting.
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You get what you pay for with brakes, at least $85 for pads. You can do it yourself, but I would make sure your discs aren't under-size: 22mm minimum thickness on fronts, 16mm on rear, ventilated discs. (non-brembo). I would recommend getting the disc's machined if you replace pads.
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If u dont want any squealing, and you dont do any track, just go for bendix ct, there a soft compound pad and wont chew through your rotors like these other brands do. Pretty much anything hard compound will squeek until hot and will also chew through your rotors
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bit off topic, im just looking at replacing my brake pads on an my03 wrx, can anyone recommend a good workshop? i dont want anything too high end as i never do any track work.. also, what would be an average price i would be looking at?

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I ran Bendix Ultimate pads squeezing DBA 4000 slotted rotors on my MY05.
Stopped as well as my STi, no noise, but plenty of dust.
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Thanks guys I've been recommended bendix quite a few times so looks like that's the way to go.. Any local dealers or have to b purchased online? I'm definately machining discs aswell..
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i'd recommend not going bendix and buying new rotors.
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Thanks guys I've been recommended bendix quite a few times so looks like that's the way to go.. Any local dealers or have to b purchased online? I'm definately machining discs aswell..
Coventrys in Morley would have them, pretty sure Auto1/Marlows would have them in stock as well but I've always bought from Coventrys.

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i'd recommend not going bendix and buying new rotors.
Rationale besides being a dirty pad?

I've always used Performax 'when they were available', and Ultimates and never had a problem with them.
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Cheers marc... I've heard all good things about bendix... Not really keen on new rotors, as I may be upgrading to an sti soon..
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